# BACON BOURBON CARAMEL CHEESECAKE RECIPE
**Introduction**
Welcome budding bakers to our Bacon Bourbon Caramel Cheesecake Recipe. This generous serving of 12 is not for the faint-hearted! A delightful and decadent dessert that mixes the smoky saltiness of bacon, the deep richness of bourbon, and the creamy sweetness of cheesecake.
**Why Make this Recipe**
The Bacon Bourbon Caramel Cheesecake dish is a perfect example of creating intriguing flavor complexities by combining ingredients you might never think of putting together. It will impress at any dinner party and make guests ask for the recipe so they too can create the masterpiece!
**How to Make Bacon Bourbon Caramel Cheesecake**
Creating the Bacon Bourbon Caramel Cheesecake is not a tough battle, it’s all about precision and patience. We start with a classic graham cracker crust, move on to a bourbon-infused creamy cheesecake filling, and finish off with a sticky, sweet, and smoky bacon bourbon caramel topping!
### Ingredients
Follow our detailed ingredient list for successful results. Making the crust requires graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter. The cheesecake filling involves cream cheese, granulated sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, bourbon, and vanilla extract. Our delicious topping comes together with granulated sugar, water, heavy cream, unsalted butter, bourbon, and cooked bacon, crumbled.
### Directions
Our step-by-step instructions are as easy as pie (pardon the pun). Move sequentially from preparing the crust, making the filling, baking, preparing the caramel topping, and finally assembling the cheesecake. Remember to allow time for the cheesecake to cool before slathering with the bacon bourbon caramel topping!
**How to Serve Bacon Bourbon Caramel Cheesecake**
To serve your Bacon Bourbon Caramel Cheesecake, ensure you pour the slightly-cooled topping just before cutting and serving, to retain the gooey texture that contrasts so well with the creamy cheesecake layer.
**How to Store Bacon Bourbon Caramel Cheesecake**
For any leftovers, store in the refrigerator where it can last up to 5 days. However, refrain from covering it with cling film as the topping can stick to it. Opt for a cheesecake dome or similar cover instead.
**Tips to Make Bacon Bourbon Caramel Cheesecake**
Remember to keep the cheesecake in the center of the oven while baking and refrain from opening the oven often. This helps the cheesecake cook evenly and prevents cracking.
**Variation**
If you want, you can add crushed pecans to the graham cracker crust for a wonderful crunchy texture. Additionally, drizzling a little dark chocolate over the caramel topping can add another layer of indulgence!
**FAQs**
Q1: Can I make this cheesecake without bourbon?
A: Absolutely! You can omit the bourbon and it will still be a delicious caramel bacon cheesecake.
Q2: Can I use store-bought caramel instead of making mine?
A: Absolutely, add cooked crumbled bacon to store-bought caramel.
Q3: Can I use a digestive biscuit crust instead of a graham cracker crust?
A: Yes, it’s a matter of preference. Digestive biscuit will work just fine.