SPICED PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH CARAMEL-BOURBON SAUCE

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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.

LUSCIOUSSS CARTER
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the flavors were still good. I think I would try it again with less sugar next time.


Laaiqah Ally
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out perfectly! The crust was crispy and the filling was smooth and creamy. The caramel bourbon sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I would highly recommend this recipe.


nadine jasmin
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but this cheesecake was amazing! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the caramel bourbon sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Heartlesstime
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This was the best pumpkin cheesecake I've ever had! The crust was perfectly crispy and the filling was smooth and creamy. The caramel bourbon sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Provious Ndou
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This cheesecake was divine! The pumpkin and spices were perfectly balanced, and the caramel bourbon sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again for my next special occasion.


Junior Stuurman
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Overall, this was a great recipe. The cheesecake was delicious and the caramel bourbon sauce was the perfect addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.


Suraj Das
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This cheesecake was a disaster! The crust was soggy and the filling was curdled. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I won't be trying this recipe again.


Young Khalifa
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cheesecake didn't turn out as creamy as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Skippy
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The cheesecake was good, but the caramel bourbon sauce was a bit too strong for my taste. I would recommend using a different sauce or omitting it altogether.


Mst Bedena
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the flavors were still good. I think I would try it again with less sugar next time.


Bradley Van jaarsveld
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I love pumpkin cheesecake, and this recipe did not disappoint! The cheesecake was perfectly spiced and the caramel bourbon sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Adriana Castellanos
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Wow! This cheesecake was amazing! It was so creamy and flavorful, and the caramel bourbon sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Lemileta tube
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out perfectly! The crust was crispy and the filling was smooth and creamy. The caramel bourbon sauce was a great addition and really made the cheesecake special. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Carol Roldan
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I'm so glad I did! The cheesecake was incredibly creamy and flavorful, and the caramel bourbon sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again


shane rodgers
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This spiced pumpkin cheesecake with caramel bourbon sauce was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the pumpkin and spices coming through beautifully. The caramel bourbon sauce was the perfect finishing touch, adding a touch