Bacon Caramel Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 2 cups crushed cookies (like Ginger Snaps or Graham Crackers)
• 3 blocks (24 oz) cream cheese (softened)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup sour cream (at room temperature)
• 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 6 slices thick-cut bacon (cooked and chopped)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 1/2 cup sugar (for the caramel)
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (for the caramel)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the caramel)
• a pinch salt