Bacon Bourbon Caramel Cheesecake

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake:

• 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled

For the Topping:

• 1/4 cup caramel sauce
• 1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and bourbon.
4. Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the crust. Drizzle with 1/2 cup caramel sauce and sprinkle with 1/2 cup crumbled bacon. Pour the remaining batter over the top.
5. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set. Allow the cheesecake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge and remove the springform ring. Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
6. Before serving, drizzle the top with 1/4 cup caramel sauce and sprinkle with 1/4 cup crumbled bacon.

Enjoy!