Description
Carrot Cake Cheesecake is a heavenly dessert that perfectly combines the moist, spiced goodness of traditional carrot cake with the creamy richness of cheesecake. This indulgent treat features a smooth, luscious cheesecake layer sitting atop a flavorful carrot cake base, creating an unforgettable experience for your taste buds. Elegantly topped with cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of crunchy walnuts, this dessert is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a cozy night in, this Carrot Cake Cheesecake will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- Freshly grated carrots
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Eggs
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, mix grated carrots, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour until well combined. Pour half of the mixture into the prepared pan.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat softened cream cheese until smooth; add sour cream and eggs gradually until creamy. Spread over the carrot mixture.
- Spoon the remaining carrot batter on top and smooth it out gently.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before refrigerating for several hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg