Kentucky Derby Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 16 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons bourbon whiskey
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 large egg yolks
• 2/3 cup maple syrup or dark corn syrup
• 1/2 cup warm cream
• 4 tablespoons cold butter
• 2 cups chopped roasted pecans
• Whole pecans, for garnish (optional)