Pumpkin Bourbon Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Bourbon Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped pecans; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 egg yolk; 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree*; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 1/2 pounds deli-style cream cheese; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey; 1/8 cup sour cream; *Use oven-roasted, fresh pumpkin or good-quality canned pumpkin, not presweetened pumpkin pie filling.; 1 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon bourbon whiskey; 1 teaspoon sugar; Special equipment: a 9-inch springform pan, an electric mixer

Servings: persons

1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree*
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds deli-style cream cheese
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
1/8 cup sour cream
*Use oven-roasted, fresh pumpkin or good-quality canned pumpkin, not presweetened pumpkin pie filling.
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon bourbon whiskey
1 teaspoon sugar
Special equipment: a 9-inch springform pan, an electric mixer

1
For the crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Butter a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper.
3
Combine the pecans, flour, brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, butter, and egg yolk together in a large bowl.
4
Press the mixture evenly onto the bottom of the springform pan.
5
Bake for 10 minutes.
6
Set aside to cool.
7
Turn the oven down to 300 degrees F.
8
For the filling: Combine the pumpkin, brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
9
Set aside.
10
Use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese, maple syrup, and bourbon until smooth.
11
Combine with the sour cream and pumpkin mixture.
12
Pour over the prebaked crust.
13
Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until the center shows little to no movement when the pan is tapped.
14
Set aside to cool.
15
Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
16
For the topping: Combine the sour cream, bourbon, and sugar together in a small bowl.
17
Spread over the cooled cheesecake.
18
Bake for 10 minutes.
19
Remove from the oven and let stand for 15 minutes.
20
Refrigerate for 3 hours or until well chilled.
21
Remove from the springform pan and peel away the parchment paper.
22
Slice and serve.

1431

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup finely chopped pecans, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Bourbon Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pumpkin Bourbon Cheesecake

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