Bourbon Pecan Caramel Cheesecake

INGREDIENTS

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

¼ cup sugar

6 tablespoons butter, room temperature

6 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature

1 ½ cups sugar

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

6 large eggs

¾ cup purchased salted caramel sauce, such as Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream’s Salty Caramel Sauce or cook’s preference, divided use

2 tablespoons bourbon

12 pralines, chopped

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