Description
A delightful fusion of carrot cake and cheesecake, this dessert features velvety cream cheese paired with moist carrot cake, all atop a convenient graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained (optional)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix melted butter into the graham cracker crust and press it firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, blend granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just mixed. Then fold in grated carrots and crushed pineapple (if using).
- Pour the carrot cake batter into the springform pan over the crust, spreading it evenly.
- In a clean mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and mix until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, stirring in the vanilla and any additional spices, then pour over the carrot layer.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until edges are set but the center has a slight jiggle.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door open, allowing the cheesecake to cool for about an hour inside.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Garnish with thinly sliced carrots or walnuts for added flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg