Step 1

For the crust:

Step 2

Place cookies in a food processor.

Step 3

Grind to make crumbs.

Step 4

Add in remaining ingredients.

Step 5

Process to blend.

Step 6

Pat crust mixture into a 10 inch spring form cake pan.

Step 7

Bake at 325F for 5-7 minutes.

Step 8

For the filling:

Step 9

Cream the cheese on medium speed until very soft and creamy.

Step 10

With the mixer running, add the sugar.

Step 11

Beat until well combined.

Step 12

Stop the mixer and scrape down the bowl.

Step 13

On low speed add the flour.

Step 14

Then add the eggs one at a time, stopping the mixer before adding each egg so that shell does not get into the batter.

Step 15

Scrape down the bowl at least twice while adding the eggs.

Step 16

Add the whiskey and the vanilla extract.

Step 17

Scrape down the bowl.

Step 18

Pour the batter into the prepared crust and bake at 325F for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Step 19

For the topping:

Step 20

Combine all the ingredients.

Step 21

Spread on top of the baked cheesecake after it has come out of the oven and set for 10 minutes.

Step 22

Bake cheesecake again for 5-7 minutes.