Carrot Cake Cheesecake
A delightful blend of traditional carrot cake and creamy cheesecake, perfectly spiced and topped with optional cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 300 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Cream cheese frosting for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs with melted butter.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9-inch springform pan.
- Cream the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar in a large bowl.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly.
- Mix in vanilla extract, grated carrots, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and walnuts.
- Pour the mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool the cheesecake in the oven for 1 hour.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Top with cream cheese frosting if desired before serving.
Notes
Serve with caramel sauce, chopped walnuts, or whipped cream. Perfect for special occasions or everyday treats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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