Name: Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 12 slices
Ingredients: 2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs, finely crushed/chopped; cup pecans, crushed; 1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 1 1/2 cups solid pack pumpkin; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. each — nutmeg, ground ginger, salt; 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)