Place white chocolate in top of double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until white chocolate melts, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Beat cream cheese at high speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar; beat at medium speed until smooth. Stir in melted white chocolate and vanilla; beat well. Stir in chopped pecans. Press mixture into a lightly buttered 8 inch square pan. Cover and chill. Cut into squares. Gently press a pecan half on each square of fudge.
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