INGREDIENTS
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For the cheesecake:
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1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (about 45 crushed wafers)
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1 cup pecans, ground
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1 stick unsalted butter, melted
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2 pounds cream cheese, cubed and softened
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1 cup packed light brown sugar
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6 large eggs
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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Pinch of salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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2 cups canned pure pumpkin
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For the toppings
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2 cups sweetened whipped cream
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Dash of bourbon
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3/4 cup half-and-half
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (1 1/3 cups)
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1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract