Description
Carrot Cake Cheesecake is a decadent dessert that perfectly blends the moist, spiced flavors of carrot cake with the velvety richness of cheesecake. Ideal for any celebration or cozy gathering, this delightful treat features a creamy filling infused with warm spices and shredded carrots, all resting on a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s not just a dessert; it’s an experience that will leave your guests clamoring for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until combined. Press into the bottom of the pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sour cream and sugar, mixing well.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Fold in shredded carrots, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 60-70 minutes until edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
- Cool completely before refrigerating for at least four 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: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg