You should feel special – that’s what I call my kids. They’ve always been my little punkins. I’m sure it probably pisses them off when I call them that now because they’re 14 and 17 and it’s just not cool to be called pet names by Mom anymore.
They will always be my little punkins.
Speaking of punkin, I made a very special dessert for you today. And bacon is involved.
I know, I know.
But this.
Should be a sin. It’s insanely delicious.
I did struggle with naming it. Do I call it Pumpkin Cheesecake Topped with Chocolate and Bacon?
Pumpkin Chocolate Bacon Cheesecake?
Cheesecake with Pumpkin, Chocolate and Bacon?
Whatever you want to call it, it’s luscious and a perfect combination of salty and sweet.
They chocolate I used is Chocoley, and it’s the bomb.
Am I so wrong for putting pork on dessert?
If loving bacon on my cheesecake is wrong, I so don’t want to be right.
I’m cheesy, I know.
Here’s the printable:
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 stick salted butter, melted
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 3 8 oz blocks cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup Chocoley milk chocolate pieces, melted
- 1 tbsp Crisco shortening
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter and 3 tbsp sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Press into a springform pan.
- In a stand mixer, combine cream cheese through vanilla and mix on medium until thoroughly combined.
- Pour into prepared crust and bake for 1 hour. Let cool for 30 minutes, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Combine chocolate bars and Crisco, heat in microwave on medium heat until melted, about 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds.
- Drizzle chocolate sauce over cheesecake and top with bacon crumbles.
Author
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Shea Goldstein is the voice behind Dixie Chik Cooks. She's also a recipe developer and brand ambassador. She has been published in several media outlets such as Redbook, Parade, Food Blogger Magazine and more. She has been developing recipes and writing since 2009. Shea is a Southern Belle Who's Thinking About What's For Dinner While Eating Lunch.
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This sounds SO good. Salty and sweet is the best combination.
I found you from Melt in Your Mouth Monday link party. I’d love for you to come share it on my new link party – Required Ingredient Recipe Link Party – that just went live. Every Sunday I feature a different ingredient and this week it is pumpkin.
I hope you’ll stop by and share!
This is a wonderful looking recipe. I cannot wait to make it for my family. Thanks for sharing it.
WOW! That looks amazing!