Description
Bacon Bourbon Caramel Cheesecake is the ultimate combination of creamy cheesecake, crispy bacon, and rich bourbon caramel sauce. This decadent dessert is a perfect balance of sweet and savory, making it a showstopper for special occasions or a treat-yourself moment. Top it with extra crumbled bacon and sea salt for an irresistible finishing touch! Make it ahead of time for the best results.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- For the Bourbon Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp bourbon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For Garnish:
- Additional cooked and crumbled bacon
- Sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the outside in aluminum foil.
- Make the Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla, bourbon, and cream. Gently fold in crumbled bacon.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust. Place the pan in a water bath and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, until the center is mostly set. Cool in the oven for an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Make the Bourbon Caramel Sauce: In a saucepan, heat sugar and water until amber-colored. Remove from heat and whisk in butter, cream, bourbon, and salt. Cool slightly.
- Serve: Drizzle the cheesecake with the bourbon caramel sauce, garnish with extra bacon, and sprinkle with sea salt. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure your cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- The water bath prevents cracks, so don’t skip this step!
- Cheesecake tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for preparing ahead.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace the bourbon in the caramel sauce with vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg