Ingredients for Pumpkin Cheesecake With Bourbon Sour Cream Topping
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup chopped pecans + extra for garnish (optional)
- Light Brown Sugar
- Granulated Sugar
- Unsalted Butter
- Solid Pack Pumpkin
- Eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Ground Ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
- Heavy Cream
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Liqueur
- 1 cup sour cream
- Pecan Halves
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How to Make Pumpkin Cheesecake With Bourbon Sour Cream Topping
- **Make the Crust:**
- Combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup chopped pecans, ¼ cup packed light brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar in a medium bowl.
- Add 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) melted unsalted butter and mix until evenly moistened.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and 1 ½ inch up the sides of a 9-inch buttered springform pan.
- Refrigerate the crust for at least 1 hour.
- **Make the Filling:**
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ cup packed light brown sugar.
- In a large bowl, beat 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons bourbon liqueur, and the pumpkin mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 50-55 minutes, or until the center is just set. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
- **Make the Topping:**
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon bourbon liqueur.
- Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the top of the cheesecake.
- Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then chill, covered, overnight for best results.
- Carefully remove the side of the springform pan before serving. Garnish with extra chopped pecans (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
133g
Fat
97g
Carbs
12g
