Good-Cooking - Kool Beanz Cafe New Orleans Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 2 cups pecans, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 32 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate squares
• 1/2 cup half-and-half