BOURBON PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

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This is very yummy, great dessert for entertaining and during the holidays. From Cooks for a Cause. I have made this many times its wonderful! Should be made a few hours before serving as this needs to be chilled after baking beofre serving.

Provided by kzbhansen

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 2h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs, beaten
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup Bourbon
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups solid-pack pumpkin
3 eggs
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • For the Crust:.
  • Mix the flour and sugar in mixing bowl. Add the butter and eggs, mix well with hands. Shape into a ball and chill, wrapped in plastic wrap for 15 minutes.
  • Roll the dough into a circle 11 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
  • Cut into a 9 inch circle to fit into a 9 inch springform pan. Prick all over with a fork.
  • Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until light brown. Cool to room temperature before putting in the filling.
  • For the Filling:.
  • Beat cream cheese and brown sugar in mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the cream, cornstarch, bourbon and vanilla.
  • Combine the pumpkin, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt in a bowl ans whisk until smooth.
  • Add to the cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth. Spoon over the cooled crust.
  • Bake at 350 for 50 minutes or until the center is set.
  • Cool to room temperature. Chill, covered in the refridgerator.
  • Place on a serving plate and remove sides os springform pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.1, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 18.6, Cholesterol 174.3, Sodium 357.3, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 22.5, Protein 8.8

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