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Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake

A rich and creamy cheesecake with a hint of bourbon and a crunchy pecan topping.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Crust

  • 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cup Chopped pecans
  • 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted

Filling

  • 24 oz Cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 4 Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup Bourbon

Topping

  • 1 cup Chopped pecans
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup Heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup Unsalted butter

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, chopped pecans, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the pan.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in vanilla and bourbon.
  4. Pour filling over crust. Bake for 60 minutes or until center is set. Cool on a wire rack.
  5. In a saucepan, combine topping ingredients. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens. Pour over cooled cheesecake.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Bourbon, Cheesecake, Pecan
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