Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups finely grated carrots
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg; mix well.
- Fold in grated carrots and sour cream. Pour over the prepared crust.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until set. Cool completely in pan.
- Beat powdered sugar with additional sour cream to make the topping. Spread over cooled cheesecake.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving, garnished with grated carrots and nuts if desired.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for smooth mixing.
- Chill thoroughly for best texture and flavor.
- Decorate with extra grated carrots and nuts before serving for presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Method: Baking, chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg