Description
This Carrot Cake Cheesecake combines the moist, spiced layers of traditional carrot cake with the creamy richness of cheesecake. It’s a delightful dessert that will impress your friends and family on any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool while you prepare the filling.
- In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well blended.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in grated carrots, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking powder. Mix until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream and sugar, blending until creamy.
- Mix in eggs, one at a time, and add vanilla extract. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour half of the carrot cake batter into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
- Carefully pour the cheesecake batter over the carrot cake layer.
- Spoon the remaining carrot cake batter on top, and gently swirl it together with a knife for a marbled effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly wobbly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for about an hour to cool gradually.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 70 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Grate your carrots finely for a smoother texture. Bring your cream cheese, eggs, and sour cream to room temperature before mixing for a smooth batter.