CHOCOLATE BOURBON PECAN CHEESECAKE

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This Kentucky bourbon pecan cheesecake will wow your guests and your taste buds. Serve in spring during the Kentucky Derby or at any other special occasion throughout the year. -Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup hot caramel ice cream topping
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
2 large egg yolks, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup bourbon
Optional: whipped cream, pecans and extra caramel sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place a greased 10-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy duty foil. Securely wrap foil around pan. Combine cookie crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325°., Meanwhile, drizzle caramel topping over crust; sprinkle with pecans. , In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and remaining flour until smooth. Beat in eggs and yolks just until combined. Stir in cream and bourbon. Pour into crust; place springform pan in larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake until center is almost set, 65-70 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife, remove foil. , Chill for 8 hours or overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove sides of pan. If desired, just before serving, top with whipped cream, pecans and caramel sauce. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 35g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Gazi Fahim
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This cheesecake is amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.


Ebenezer Dontoh
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I've never had a cheesecake like this before. It's so unique and delicious.


Stephanie Becquette
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nademsial576 Nademsial576
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I love the texture of this cheesecake. It's so creamy and smooth.


Justin B
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This cheesecake is easy to make and always turns out perfectly. It's my favorite dessert to make for parties.


Rogan Musonda
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecakes, but this one is amazing. The chocolate bourbon pecan combination is to die for.


Omeka Levi
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This cheesecake is so rich and creamy. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Jakari Jones
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I love the unique flavor of this cheesecake. The chocolate bourbon pecan combination is divine.


Jane Mothoni
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This cheesecake is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The chocolate and bourbon flavors are perfectly balanced.


Ramesh Basnet
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to dessert for special occasions.


Manos Panos
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This cheesecake is a must-try for any chocolate lover. It's decadent and delicious.


Umer raja
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's the best cheesecake I've ever had.


bakkar vai
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This cheesecake is everything I've ever wanted in a dessert. It's rich, creamy, and has the perfect amount of chocolate and bourbon.


yomna abdelrahman
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I made this cheesecake for a special occasion and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Sunshine Mann
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavors were perfect and it was a big hit with my family.


Khizar Bhatti
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I'm not usually a fan of cheesecakes, but this one is amazing! The chocolate bourbon pecan combination is divine. I highly recommend it.


Zac Jones
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This chocolate bourbon pecan cheesecake was a hit at my party! It was rich, decadent, and had the perfect balance of sweetness and booziness. I'll definitely be making this again.