PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH BOURBON SOUR CREAM TOPPING

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

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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.

Derrick Jolly233
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I actually really enjoyed this cheesecake. The flavors are very well-balanced and the sour cream topping is a nice touch.


Tashlen Ganesan
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This pumpkin cheesecake is the perfect fall dessert. It's rich and decadent, but not too heavy. The sour cream topping adds a nice tanginess that cuts through the sweetness of the filling.


Kalpana Jha
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I'm not a fan of pumpkin cheesecake, but I actually really enjoyed this one. The flavors are very well-balanced and the sour cream topping is a nice touch.


Waseem Jatt
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This pumpkin cheesecake is the perfect fall dessert. It's rich and decadent, but not too heavy. The sour cream topping adds a nice tanginess that cuts through the sweetness of the filling.


Senzi Mpanza
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I actually really enjoyed this cheesecake. The flavors are very well-balanced and the sour cream topping is a nice touch.


Afif Hossain Dhrudo
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This pumpkin cheesecake is the perfect fall dessert. It's rich and decadent, but not too heavy. The sour cream topping adds a nice tanginess that cuts through the sweetness of the filling.


Jamie Walker
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I'm not a fan of pumpkin cheesecake, but I actually really enjoyed this one. The flavors are very well-balanced and the sour cream topping is a nice touch.


Suntou Manneh
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This pumpkin cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using a little less sugar in the filling.


Logan Verville
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This is the best pumpkin cheesecake recipe I've ever tried. The crust is flaky and buttery, the filling is smooth and creamy, and the sour cream topping is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


David Cruz
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I love this pumpkin cheesecake recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it several times for parties and potlucks and it's always a hit.


Msbalohch Bugti
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This pumpkin cheesecake is the perfect fall dessert. It's rich and decadent, but not too heavy. The sour cream topping adds a nice tanginess that cuts through the sweetness of the filling.


Darth Tyranus
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I actually really enjoyed this cheesecake. The flavors of pumpkin, cream cheese, and bourbon are very well-balanced.


Melody Fahr
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The crust on this cheesecake was a bit too thick for my liking, but the filling was delicious. I would recommend using a thinner crust next time.


Dallas MadHatterSmurf
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This pumpkin cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using a little less sugar in the filling.


Sindhi Rajper
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I had some trouble getting the cheesecake out of the springform pan, but other than that, this recipe was perfect. The cheesecake was delicious and the sour cream topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Sibabalwe Siba
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The crust on this cheesecake is amazing! It's so flaky and buttery. The filling is also very smooth and creamy. Overall, this is a great recipe and I would definitely recommend it.


alex kralie
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This pumpkin cheesecake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that it can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for later.


iffat sultan
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making it again.


JJC ApexPred
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My family loved this pumpkin cheesecake! It was the perfect fall dessert. The crust was flaky and buttery, the filling was smooth and creamy, and the topping was the perfect finishing touch. Will definitely be making this again.


Tipo Barua
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This pumpkin cheesecake is a showstopper! The flavors of pumpkin, cream cheese, and bourbon are perfectly balanced, and the sour cream topping adds a delightful tang. I highly recommend this recipe for any occasion.


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