Z'tejas Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake

• Crust
• graham cracker crumbs↗2 cups
• granulated sugar↗1⁄3 cup
• melted butter1⁄3 cup
• Cheesecake
• granulated sugar↗1 cup
• cornstarch↗1 1⁄2 tablespoons
• eggs↗5
• heavy whipping cream↗1⁄3 cup
• cream cheese↗1 1⁄2 lbs
• canned pumpkin↗2 1⁄2 cups
• Bourbon or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract↗1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Crust:.

2. 2

   Combine ingredients and mix thoroughly.

3. 3

   Press into the bottom of a 10 inch spring form pan.

4. 4

   Bake at 350 degrees for approx 10 minutes or until crust sets.

5. 5

   Allow to cool before adding cheese mixture.

6. 6

   With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and corn starch until smooth.

7. 7

   Slowly add eggs, sugar and cream.

8. 8

   Mix until ingredients are well incorporated.

9. 9

   Fold in pumpkin and bourbon or vanilla.

10. 10

    Cheesecake:.

11. 11

    Pour cheese mix into pan.

12. 12

    Bake in a 300 degree oven until just set.

13. 13

    Allow to cool at room temperature

14. 14

    Place in refrigerator to finish cooling.

15. 15

    Cut with knife dipped in hot water.

16. 16

    Serve with your favorite garnishes.