Bourbon Caramel Cheesecake

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups Vanilla wafer cookies, crushed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 24 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup Bourbon
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Combine the crushed vanilla wafer cookies and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and beat until combined.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Mix in the sour cream, heavy cream, Bourbon, caramel sauce, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
6. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the vanilla wafer crust.
7. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until the cheesecake is set. Remove from oven and let cool.
8. Once cooled, refrigerate for several hours or overnight before serving.

Whipped Cream Topping:

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spoon or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled cheesecake before serving.