Ingredients

  • Crust
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Filling
  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup Bourbon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups solid-pack pumpkin
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

  • For the Crust:.
  • Mix the flour and sugar in mixing bowl. Add the butter and eggs, mix well with hands. Shape into a ball and chill, wrapped in plastic wrap for 15 minutes.
  • Roll the dough into a circle 11 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
  • Cut into a 9 inch circle to fit into a 9 inch springform pan. Prick all over with a fork.
  • Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until light brown. Cool to room temperature before putting in the filling.
  • For the Filling:.
  • Beat cream cheese and brown sugar in mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the cream, cornstarch, bourbon and vanilla.
  • Combine the pumpkin, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt in a bowl ans whisk until smooth.
  • Add to the cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth. Spoon over the cooled crust.
  • Bake at 350 for 50 minutes or until the center is set.
  • Cool to room temperature. Chill, covered in the refridgerator.
  • Place on a serving plate and remove sides os springform pan.