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

MD Hridroy Hassan
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! The flavors are so unique and delicious. The crust is also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this cheesecake again.


Ankesh Solankizz
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This cheesecake is delicious! The chocolate, bourbon, and pumpkin flavors are all perfectly balanced. The crust is also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


mr Ghani
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I love this cheesecake! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. The flavors are rich and decadent and the texture is smooth and creamy. I highly recommend it!


Nida Abu Ayyash
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This cheesecake is so good! The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and smooth. The flavors are amazing and the bourbon gives it a nice touch.


Nina Calderon
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This cheesecake is amazing! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. The flavors are rich and decadent and the texture is smooth and creamy. I highly recommend it!


Irshad Dhakadar
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I made this cheesecake for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors are so unique and delicious. I will definitely be making this cheesecake again.


Najma Hossin
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This cheesecake is delicious! The chocolate, bourbon, and pumpkin flavors are all perfectly balanced. The crust is also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Melody Irwin
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a hit! The flavors are so rich and decadent. The crust is also very easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe.


Leon T
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This cheesecake is amazing! It's the perfect combination of chocolate, bourbon, and pumpkin. The crust is also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Niels Knowlton
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! The flavors are so unique and delicious. The crust is also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this cheesecake again.


Atlegang Keamogetswe
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This cheesecake is delicious! The chocolate, bourbon, and pumpkin flavors are all perfectly balanced. The crust is also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Arman Shahriar
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I love this cheesecake! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. The flavors are rich and decadent and the texture is smooth and creamy. I highly recommend it!


Adeel Khan
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This cheesecake is so good! The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and smooth. The flavors are amazing and the bourbon gives it a nice touch.


Kabrina Carroll
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake came out perfectly. It's rich and decadent, with a perfect balance of flavors. I highly recommend it!


Teraji Mceachern
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This cheesecake is easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The crust is crispy and the filling is smooth and creamy. The flavors are delicious and the bourbon gives it a nice kick.


Ogali Ikechukwu
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of chocolate, bourbon, and pumpkin, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked really well together and the cheesecake was delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Aditya Chaudhary
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This cheesecake is amazing! The flavors are so rich and decadent. I especially love the hint of bourbon. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Xamda Bashe
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I've made this cheesecake twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the texture is smooth and creamy. I highly recommend it!


Terry Cooper
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This cheesecake was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! The combination of chocolate, bourbon, and pumpkin was unique and delicious. The cheesecake was also very creamy and smooth.