Best 12 Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the delectable flavors of bourbon pumpkin cheesecake, a dessert that seamlessly blends the warmth of bourbon with the comforting flavors of fall. This luscious cheesecake combines a creamy, velvety filling infused with the subtle smokiness of bourbon and the rich, sweet notes of pumpkin, all nestled in a graham cracker crust for a touch of rustic charm. Whether you're seeking a showstopping dessert for a special occasion or a cozy treat to savor on a chilly evening, this bourbon pumpkin cheesecake is sure to captivate your senses and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

SPICED PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH CARAMEL-BOURBON SAUCE



Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake with Caramel-Bourbon Sauce image

Categories     Bourbon     Cheese     Nut     Bake     Thanksgiving     Cream Cheese     Pecan     Spice     Pumpkin     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

Crust:
1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted, cooled
3 tablespoons golden brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Filling:
3 8-ounce packages cream cheese
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
4 large eggs
1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin
1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Large pinch of salt
Sauce:
1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1/2 cup whipping cream
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 to 4 tablespoons bourbon
1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted, cooled

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 9-inch springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Grind first 4 ingredients in processor until nut mixture sticks together. Press evenly onto bottom of pan. Bake crust until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool completely. Wrap outside of pan in triple layer of heavy-duty foil.
  • For filling:
  • Using mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar, and lemon peel in large bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, then pumpkin, yogurt, flour, vanilla, spices, and salt. Pour into pan.
  • Set springform pan in roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of cheesecake. Place in oven. Bake until outer 3 inches puff slightly and center is softly set, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool in water bath 30 minutes. Remove from water. Cut around sides of cake to loosen. Refrigerate in pan until cold, about 4 hours. Cover and chill overnight.
  • For sauce:
  • Bring sugar, cream, butter, corn syrup, and salt to boil in deep medium saucepan, whisking until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium; boil 1 minute without stirring. Remove from heat. Stir in bourbon, then pecans. Cool, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove foil. Cut around pan sides; remove sides. Cut cheesecake into wedges; spoon sauce over.

SPICED PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR & BOURBON CREAM



Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake With Brown Sugar & Bourbon Cream image

Posted for safekeeping. This is from America's Test Kitchen, and according to my co-worker it's not only the best pumpkin cheesecake recipe he's ever had, but also the best cheesecake period. "Depending on the oven and the temperature of the ingredients, the cheesecake may bake about 15 minutes faster or slower than the instructions indicate; it is therefore best to check the cake 1 1/4 hours into baking. Although the cheesecake can be make up to three days in advance, the crust will begin to lose its crispness after only one day. To make slicing the cheesecake easy and neat, use a knife with a narrow blade, such as a carving knife; between cuts, dip the blade into a pitcher of hot water and wipe it clean with paper towels. The cheesecake is good on it's own, bu the Brown Sugar and Bourbon Cream is a grand addition" Also want to note, don't let the number of steps scare you off, most of them indicate technique, not actual extra steps as is the way of America's Test Kitchen.

Provided by I Cook Therefore I

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 2h

Yield 1 9-inch cake, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

5 ounces graham crackers, broken into large pieces
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1 1/2 lbs cream cheese, cut into 1-inch chunks and lef to soften at room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
5 large eggs, left at room temperature
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon table salt
2 teaspoons Bourbon

Steps:

  • For the Crust:.
  • Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Spray bottom and sides of a 9-inch spring form pan evenly with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Pulse crackers, sugar and spices in a food processor until evenly and finely ground, about fiften 2-second pulses.
  • Transfer crumbs to medium bowl, drizzle melted butter over, and mix with rubber spatula until evenly moistened.
  • Turn crumbs into the pan and, using your hand, spread crumbs into and even layer.
  • Using a flat-bottomed ramekin or drinking glass, press the crumbs evenly into the pan bottom, and then use a soup spoon to press and smooth crumbs into edges of pan.
  • Bake until fragrant and browned about the edges, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack while making the filling.
  • For the Filling:.
  • Bring about 4 quarts of water to a simmer in a stockpot.
  • Whisk the sugar, spices, and in a small bowl; set aside.
  • To dry the pumpkin, line a baking sheet with a triple layer of paper towels.
  • Spread pumpkin on paper towels in a roughly even layer.
  • Cover the pumpkin with a second triple layer of paper towels and press firmly until paper towels are saturated.
  • Peel back the top layer of towels and discard.
  • Grasp bottom towels and fold pumpkin in half; peel back towels; repeat and flip pumpkin onto baking sheet and then discard the towels.
  • In a standing mixer fitted with a flat beater, beat the cream cheese at medium speed to break up and soften slightly, about 1 minutes. Scrape beater and bottom and sides of the bwol well with a rubber spatula.
  • Add about one third of the sugar mixture and beat at medium-low speed until combined, about 1 minute; scrape the bowl and add remaining sugar in two additions, scraping bowl after each addition.
  • Add pumpkin, vanilla, and lemon juice and beat at medium speed until combined, about 45 seconds; scrap bowl.
  • Add 3 eggs and beat at medium-low until incorporated, about 1 minute; scrape bowl. Add remaining 2 eggs and beat at medium-low until incorporated, about 45 seconds; scrape bowl.
  • Add heavy cream and beat at low speed until combined, about 45 seconds; using a spatula, scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl by hand to make sure everything is incorporated.
  • Set the springform pan with cooled crust on an 18-inch square doubled layer of heavy-duty foil and wrap the bottom and sides with foil.
  • Set wrapped springform pan in a roasting pan. Pour the filling into the springform pan and smoothe the surface.
  • Set the roasting pan in the oven and pour enough boiling water to come about halfway up the side of the springform pan.
  • Bake until the center of the cake is slightly wobbly when the pan is shaken, and the center of the cake registers 145-150 degrees on an isntant-read thermometer, about 1 1/2 hours (see description about baking times).
  • Set the roasting pan on wire rack and use paring knife to loosen cake from the sides of the pan.
  • Cool until water is just warm, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove springform pan from water bath, discard the foil and set on a wire rack, continue to cool until barely warm, about 3 hours.
  • Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours or up to 3 days.
  • For the Cream Topping:.
  • In a standing mixer bowl, wisk heavy cream, sour cream, brown sugar, and salt until combined.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve cheesecake at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours, stirring once or twice during chilling to ensure that the sugar dissolves.
  • When ready to serve cheesecake, add bourbon and beat misture with whisk attachment at medium speed until small bubbles form around edges, about 40 seconds; increase speed to high and continue to beat until fluggy and doubled in volume, about 1 minutes longer. Spoon Cream on individual slices of pie.

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH BOURBON-SPIKED CREAM



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups canned pure pumpkin
For the toppings:
2 cups sweetened whipped cream
Dash of bourbon
3/4 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (1 1/3 cups)
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the cheesecake:
1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (about 45 crushed wafers)
1 cup pecans, ground
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
2 pounds cream cheese, cubed and softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
6 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Prepare the cheesecake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the wafer crumbs, ground pecans and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a 12-inch springform pan. In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, mix the cream cheese until smooth. Add the brown sugar and process until blended. Add the eggs one at a time, processing until fully incorporated, then blend in the heavy cream. Add the flour, salt, cinnamon and vanilla and blend until smooth. Add the pumpkin and blend until smooth.
  • Pour the filling over the crust in the pan. Bake 1 hour, 15 minutes, or until the cheesecake is just set. Remove from the oven. Use a knife to loosen the cake from the side of the pan; this will prevent it from splitting down the center. Let cool completely before slicing.
  • Meanwhile, make the toppings: Combine the whipped cream and bourbon in a bowl and mix until blended. For the chocolate sauce, combine the half-and-half and butter in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Heat until a thin, paper-like skin appears on top; do not boil. Add the chocolate chips and vanilla and stir until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Remove the side of the springform pan and slice the cheesecake. Top each piece with a drizzle of chocolate sauce and some bourbon whipped cream.

CHOCOLATE BOURBON PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE



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Red Hot Holiday Trends - Just when you thought cheesecake couldn't get any more delicious, we added a flavorful update from the bar: a generous shot of bourbon and a few dashes of aromatic bitters. The perfect end to a special meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 9h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs (35 to 40 cookies)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
4 eggs
4 tablespoons bourbon
1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1 1/2 teaspoons aromatic bitters
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1/2 cup caramel topping
2 teaspoons bourbon
Dash aromatic bitters
Toasted pecans, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300°F. Grease 9-inch springform pan with shortening or cooking spray. Wrap outside bottom and side of pan with foil to prevent leaking. In small bowl, mix Crust ingredients. Press mixture in bottom and 1 inch up side of pan. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool 5 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed just until smooth and creamy; do not overbeat. On low speed, gradually beat in sugar, then flour, then eggs one at a time, just until blended. Remove half of the cream cheese mixture (about 3 cups) into another large bowl; reserve.
  • Into remaining cream cheese mixture, stir 2 tablespoons of the bourbon, the pumpkin, 1 1/2 teaspoons bitters, the ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg with whisk until smooth. Spoon over crust in pan. Into reserved 3 cups filling, stir 2 tablespoons bourbon, the vanilla and melted chocolate; pour over pumpkin layer directly in middle of pan. This will create layers so that each slice includes some of each flavor.
  • To minimize cracking, place shallow pan half full of hot water on lower oven rack. Bake cheesecake 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes or until edges are set but center of cheesecake still jiggles slightly when moved.
  • Turn oven off; open oven door at least 4 inches. Leave cheesecake in oven 30 minutes longer. Remove from oven; place on cooling rack. Without releasing side of pan, run knife around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake. Cool in pan on cooling rack 30 minutes. Cover loosely; refrigerate at least 6 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Run knife around side of pan to loosen cheesecake again; carefully remove side of pan. Place cheesecake on serving plate. Stir together caramel topping, 2 teaspoons bourbon and dash bitters. To serve, drizzle with caramel and sprinkle with pecans. Cover and refrigerate any remaining cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 1 g

BOURBON PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE



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Categories     Cake     Bourbon     Mixer     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Cream Cheese     Pecan     Pumpkin     Fall     Chill     Sour Cream     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 to 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

For crust
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (from five 4 3/4- by 2 1/4-inch crackers)
1/2 cup pecans (1 3/4 ounces), finely chopped
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
For filling
1 1/2 cups canned solid-pack pumpkin
3 large eggs
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon bourbon liqueur or bourbon (optional)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
For topping
2 cups sour cream (20 ounces)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon bourbon liqueur or bourbon (optional)
Garnish: pecan halves

Steps:

  • Make crust:
  • Invert bottom of a 9-inch springform pan (to create flat bottom, which will make it easier to remove cake from pan), then lock on side and butter pan.
  • Stir together crumbs, pecans, sugars, and butter in a bowl until combined well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom and 1/2 inch up side of pan, then chill crust, 1 hour.
  • Make filling and bake cheesecake:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Whisk together pumpkin, eggs, brown sugar, cream, vanilla, and liqueur (if using) in a bowl until combined.
  • Stir together granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in large bowl. Add cream cheese and beat with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy and smooth, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to medium, then add pumpkin mixture and beat until smooth.
  • Pour filling into crust, smoothing top, then put springform pan in a shallow baking pan (in case springform leaks). Bake until center is just set, 50 to 60 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool 5 minutes. (Leave oven on.)
  • Make topping:
  • Whisk together sour cream, sugar, and liqueur (if using) in a bowl, then spread on top of cheesecake and bake 5 minutes.
  • Cool cheesecake completely in pan on rack, about 3 hours.
  • Chill, covered, until cold, at least 4 hours. Remove side of pan and bring to room temperature before serving.

SPICED PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH CARAMEL-BOURBON SAUCE



Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake With Caramel-Bourbon Sauce image

Make this luscious dessert a day ahead. Cheesecake basics: • To avoid overbeating the filling, make sure that all of the ingredients are at room temperature. • For best results, use Philadelphia-brand cream cheese. • To get the neatest slices, dip the blade of the knife into a glass of very hot water and wipe the warm blade dry before cutting each wedge of cake. Bon Appetit - November 2005

Provided by Chef kitkat31

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h

Yield 1 cheesecake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted, cooled
3 tablespoons golden brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
4 large eggs
15 ounces pumpkin puree
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch salt
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 -4 tablespoons Bourbon
1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted, cooled

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Butter 9-inch springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Grind first 4 ingredients in processor until nut mixture sticks together. Press evenly onto bottom of pan. Bake crust until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool completely. Wrap outside of pan in triple layer of heavy-duty foil.
  • For filling:
  • Using mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar, and lemon peel in large bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, then pumpkin, yogurt, flour, vanilla, spices, and salt. Pour into pan.
  • Set springform pan in roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of cheesecake. Place in oven. Bake until outer 3 inches puff slightly and center is softly set, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool in water bath 30 minutes. Remove from water. Cut around sides of cake to loosen. Refrigerate in pan until cold, about 4 hours. Cover and chill overnight.
  • For sauce:.
  • Bring sugar, cream, butter, corn syrup, and salt to boil in deep medium saucepan, whisking until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium; boil 1 minute without stirring. Remove from heat. Stir in bourbon, then pecans. Cool, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove foil. Cut around pan sides; remove sides. Cut cheesecake into wedges; spoon sauce over.

PUMPKIN-BOURBON CHEESECAKE WITH GRAHAM-PECAN CRUST & CREME!



Pumpkin-Bourbon Cheesecake With Graham-Pecan Crust & Creme! image

I have made this cheesecake 3 times with excellent results but I have put in my notes in the recipe an error of judgement on my part which I have listed. This is a very interesting recipe and I hope that anyone using this recipe will enjoy it as much as we do. This recipe will freeze for 3 months very well just pull out for a couple of hours before serving and enjoy!

Provided by oilpatchjo

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 16 slices, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

3 ounces graham crackers (5 whole crackers broken into large pieces})
3 tablespoons sugar
2 ounces pecans
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon table salt
15 ounces pumpkin
1 1/2 lbs cream cheese (cut into 1-inch chunks and left to soften at room temperature, about 30 minutes)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 large eggs (left at room temperature, about 30 minutes)
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup Bourbon
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon table salt
2 teaspoons Bourbon

Steps:

  • CRUST: Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees. Spray bottom and sides of 9-inch. springform pan evenly with nonstick cooking spray. Pulse crackers, nuts, sugar, and spices in food processor until evenly and finely ground, about fifteen 2-second pulses. Transfer crumbs to medium bowl, drizzle melted butter over, and mix with rubber spatula until evenly moistened. Turn crumbs into prepared springform pan and, using hand, spread crumbs into even layer. Using flat-bottomed ramekin or drinking glass, press crumbs evenly into pan bottom, then use a soup spoon to press and smooth crumbs into edges of pan. Bake until fragrant and browned about the edges, about 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack
  • FILLING: Bring about 4 quarts water to simmer in stockpot. Whisk sugar, spices, and salt in small bowl; set aside. To dry pumpkin see instructions below In standing mixer fitted with flat beater, beat cream cheese at medium speed to break up and soften slightly, about 1 minute. Scrape beater and bottom and sides of bowl well with rubber spatula. Add about one third of sugar mixture and beat at medium-low speed until combined, about 1 minute; scrape bowl and add remaining sugar in two additions, scraping bowl after each addition. Add pumpkin and vanilla and beat at medium speed until combined, about 45 seconds; scrape bowl. Add 3 eggs and beat at medium-low until incorporated, about 1 minute; scrape bowl. Add remaining 2 eggs and beat at medium-low until incorporated, about 45 seconds; scrape bowl. Add heavy cream and bourbon and beat at low speed until combined, about 45 seconds. Using rubber spatula, scrape bottom and sides of bowl and give final stir by hand. Set springform pan with cooled crust on 18-inch-square doubled layer heavy-duty foil and wrap bottom and sides with foil; set wrapped set wrapped springform pan in roasting pan. Pour filling into springform pan and smooth surface; set roasting pan in oven and pour enough boiling water to come about halfway up side of springform pan. Bake until center of cake is slightly wobbly when pan is shaken, and center of cake registers 145 to 150 degrees on instant-read thermometer, about 1 1/2 hours see note. Set roasting pan on wire rack and use paring knife to loosen cake from sides of pan. Cool until water is just warm, about 45 minutes.Remove springform pan from water bath, discard foil, and set on wire rack; continue to cool until barely warm, about 3 hours. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours or up to 3 days.
  • TO SERVE: Slide thin metal spatula between crust and pan bottom to loosen, then slide cake onto serving platter. Let cheesecake stand at room temperature about 30 minutes, then cut into wedges and serve.
  • STEP -BY-STEP: Drying Pumpkin with Paper Towels Line baking sheet with triple layer of paper towels. Spread pumpkin on paper towels in roughly even layer. Cover pumpkin with second triple layer of paper towels and press firmly until paper towels are saturated. Peel back top layer of towels and discard. Grasp bottom towels and fold pumpkin in half; peel back towels. Repeat and flip pumpkin onto baking sheet; discard towels. I did this method twice but I left the pumpkin on the paper toweling overnight I would not recommend that as I found out after making this cheesecake twice for gifts then once for ourselves the cheesecake was too dry. In future I will follow the directions set out!
  • In bowl of standing mixer, whisk heavy cream, sour cream, brown sugar, and salt until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve cheesecake, at least 4 hours or up to 24, stirring once or twice during chilling to ensure that sugar dissolves.
  • Brown Sugar and Bourbon Cream:When ready to serve cheesecake, add bourbon and beat mixture with whisk attachment at medium speed until small bubbles form around edges, about 40 seconds; increase speed to high and continue to beat until fluffy and doubled in volume, about 1 minute longer. Spoon cream on individual slices of cheesecake.
  • Note:Depending on the oven and the temperature of the ingredients, the cheesecake may bake about 15 minutes faster or slower than the instructions indicate; it is therefore best to check the cake 1 1/4 hours into baking. Although the cheesecake can be made up to three days in advance, the crust will begin to lose its crispness after only one day. To make slicing the cheesecake easy and neat, use a knife with a narrow blade, such as a carving knife; between cuts, dip the blade into a pitcher of hot water and wipe it clean with paper towels. The cheesecake is good on its own, but the Brown Sugar and Bourbon Cream is a grand addition.

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH BOURBON SOUR CREAM TOPPING



Pumpkin Cheesecake With Bourbon Sour Cream Topping image

Make and share this Pumpkin Cheesecake With Bourbon Sour Cream Topping recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Poll_of_the_Purple_

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs or 3/4 cup crumbled ginger snaps
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 1/2 cups solid pack pumpkin
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
24 ounces cream cheese, cut into bits and,softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon bourbon liqueur or 1 tablespoon Bourbon, if desired
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon bourbon liqueur or 1 tablespoon Bourbon, to taste
16 pecan halves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the crust:.
  • In a bowl combine the crumbs, the pecans, and the sugars, stir in the butter, and press the mixture into the bottom and 1/2 inch up the side of a buttered 9-inch springform pan.
  • Chill the crust for 1 hour.
  • Make the filling:.
  • In a bowl whisk together the pumpkin, the egg, the cinnamon, the nutmeg, the ginger, the salt, and the brown sugar.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer cream together the cream cheese and the granulated sugar, beat in the cream, the cornstarch, the vanilla, the bourbon liqueur, and the pumpkin mixture, and beat the filling until it is smooth.
  • Pour the filling into the crust, bake the cheesecake in the middle of a preheated 350°F oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the center is just set, and let it cool in the pan on a rack for 5 minutes.
  • Make the topping:.
  • In a bowl whisk together the sour cream, the sugar, and the bourbon liqueur.
  • Spread the sour cream mixture over the top of the cheesecake and bake the cheesecake for 5 minutes more.
  • Let the cheesecake cool in the pan on a rack and chill it, covered, overnight.
  • Remove the side of the pan and garnish the top of the cheesecake with the pecans.

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH BOURBON-BUTTER SAUCE



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This is the best pumpkin cheesecake I have ever had. The bourbon can be substituted for vanilla. Takes a little work but you can make it ahead so that you don't have to worry about it on Thanksgiving. A Must Try!!!!!!

Provided by Litl Irish Angel

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups canned pure pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons Bourbon or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray bottom of 9-inch spring form pan with non-stick cooking spray (do not spray sides).
  • Wrap outside of pan with heavy duty aluminum foil.
  • In medium bowl stir together graham cracker, 1/4 cup sugar, orange peel and 1 teaspoon nutmeg.
  • Add 1/3 cup melted butter; stir until crumbs are well moistened.
  • Press mixture evenly over bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of spring form pan.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • In large bowl beat cream cheese at medium-low speed until smooth.
  • Beat in 1 cup sugar until smooth.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating just until combined.
  • Beat in sour cream, pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, salt and nutmeg.
  • (Do not overbeat) Pour into spring form pan.
  • Place spring form pan in large shallow roasting pan or broiler pan.
  • Fill roasting pan with enough water to come to 1/2 inch up sides of spring form pan.
  • Bake 65 minutes or until edges are puffed and top looks dull and is dry to touch.
  • Center should be less set than edges and will move when pan is tapped.
  • It should ripple as if liquid.
  • Remove from oven; remove from water bath.
  • Cool completely on wire rack.
  • Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • To make sauce, melt 1/2 cup butter in medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk in brown sugar until mixture is smooth.
  • Whisk in cream and bourbon; bring to a boil.
  • Pour into medium bowl; cool completely.
  • Serve with cheesecake.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH BOURBON SPIKED CREAM



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A new Thanksgiving tradition! This is a super rich and creamy treat, not for weak taste-buds! Credit goes to the king of the kitchen, Emeril.

Provided by Malriah

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups vanilla wafers, crushed
1 cup ground pecan pieces
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 lbs cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 cup light brown sugar
6 eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups pumpkin puree
2 cups sweetened whipped cream
1 dash Bourbon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine the crumbs, pecans and butter together.
  • Mix well and press into a 12 inch spring form pan.
  • In a food processor mix cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add brown sugar and blend.
  • Add the eggs, ONE AT A TIME, and thoroughly incorporate.
  • Add the heavy cream, flour, salt, cinnamon and vanilla and blend until smooth.
  • Add pumpkin and continue mixing until smooth.
  • Pour into pan, place pan into a waterbath and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • While cake is baking,combine whipped cream and bourbon together.
  • Allow cake to cool COMPLETELY before removing spring form.
  • Cut and garnish with spiked cream.

BOURBON PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by southerngrace

Number Of Ingredients 24

CRUST:
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar, tightly packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup (1/2-stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
FILLING:
1 1/2 cups canned solid-pack pumpkin
3 large eggs
1/2 cup brown sugar, tightly packed
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon bourbon
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
TOPPING:
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon bourbon

Steps:

  • To make the crust: Grease up a 9-inch springform pan wrapped in aluminum foil. Stir together the graham cracker crumbs, chopped pecans, sugars, and butter in a bowl until combined well. Press this crumb mixture evenly onto the bottom and about 1/2" up the side of the pan. Chill the crust for 1 hour. To make the filling: Preheat the oven to 350°F and put a rack in the middle position. Whisk together the pumpkin, eggs, brown sugar, milk, vanilla, and bourbon in a bowl until combined. In a large bowl, stir together the granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Add the softened cream cheese to the dry ingredients and beat with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy and smooth, about 3 minutes. Reduce the speed to medium and add the pumpkin mixture; beat until smooth. Pour the filling into the chilled crust, smooth the top, and put the springform pan into a shallow baking pan Fill the baking pan with water so that it comes halfway up the side of the springform pan. Bake until the center is just set, 50 to 60 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool for 5 minutes, making sure to leave the oven on. To make the topping: Whisk together the sour cream, sugar, and bourbon in a bowl, then spread on top of cheesecake and bake 5 additional minutes. Cool the cheesecake completely in a pan on the rack for about 3 hours. Cover and chill the beauty until cold, at least 4 hours. Remove the side of the pan and bring the cake to room temperature before slicing and serving.

PUMPKIN BOURBON CHEESECAKE



Pumpkin Bourbon Cheesecake image

Make and share this Pumpkin Bourbon Cheesecake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 4h

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 lbs deli-style cream cheese
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons Bourbon
1/8 cup sour cream
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon Bourbon
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Butter the springform pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper.
  • Combine the pecans, flour, brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, butter, and egg yolk together in a large bowl. Press the mixture evenly onto the bottom of the springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Turn the oven down to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Filling: Combine the pumpkin, brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • Use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese, maple syrup, and bourbon until smooth. Combine with the sour cream and pumpkin mixture. Pour over the pre-baked crust. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until the centre shows little to no movement when the pan is tapped. Set aside to cool.
  • Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Topping: Combine the sour cream, bourbon, and sugar together in a small bowl.
  • Spread over the cooled cheesecake. Bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 15 minutes. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until well chilled. Remove from the springform pan and peel away the parchment paper. Slice and serve.

Tips:

  • For a smoother cheesecake, use a food processor to blend the cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients, this will help to prevent lumps.
  • To ensure the cheesecake doesn't crack, bake it in a water bath.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving, this will help it to set properly.
  • If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9-inch pie plate. Just be sure to trim the excess dough from the edges.
  • For a more intense pumpkin flavor, use homemade pumpkin puree.
  • Add a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice to the cheesecake batter for an extra boost of flavor.
  • Garnish the cheesecake with whipped cream, pumpkin seeds, or a caramel drizzle before serving.

Conclusion:

This Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for fall gatherings. With its creamy texture, rich pumpkin flavor, and hint of bourbon, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit. Whether you're a fan of pumpkin desserts or just looking for a new and exciting cheesecake recipe, this Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake is a must-try.

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