Ingredients
For Crust
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (from five 4 3/4-by 2 1/4-inch crackers)
- 1/2 cup pecans (1 3/4 ounces), finely chopped
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
For Filling
- 1 1/2 cups canned solid-pack pumpkin
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon bourbon liqueur or bourbon (optional)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
For Topping
- 2 cups sour cream (20 oz)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon bourbon liqueur or bourbon (optional)
Description
This Pumpkin Cheesecake Is One Of Gourmet's Most-requested Recipes. It's So Good We Guarantee An Appreciative Pause In Dinner Conversation.
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