Carrot And Raisin Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

CARROT AND RAISIN CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Crust-----
1 c Graham Cracker Crumbs
3 tb Sugar
1/2 ts Cinnamon
3 tb Butter -- melted
Filling-----
24 oz Cream Cheese -- softened &
Divided
1/2 c Sugar
1/2 c Flour -- divided
4 Eggs
1/4 c Orange Juice
1 c Carrots -- finely shredded
1/4 c Raisins
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1/4 ts Ginger
Topping-----
1 tb Orange Juice
1 c Powdered Sugar -- sifted

Heat over to 325F.

Mis crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and butter and press onto
the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10
minutes.

Increas oven to 450F.

Beat 2 1/2 packages cream cheese, sugar, and 1/4 xup
flour at medium speed until well blended. Add eggs,
one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix
in juice.

Combine remaining flour, carrots, raisins and spices.
Add to cream cheese mixture. Mix well. Pour over
crust.

Bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven to 250F and continue
baking for 40 minutes. Turn off oven and let cake cool
in oven for at least 1 hour. Remove from oven and
loosen cake from sides of pan. When completely
cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably
over night.

Beat remaining 1/2 package of cream cheese and juice
until well blended. Gradually add powdered sugar,
mixing until well belnded. Spread over top of
cheesecake. Garnish with additional raisins and
finely shredded carrots.

(What I like best about this is that I can pretend
that this is actually good for me. <grin>)

Recipe By : Janet Morrissey <janetm@MAGNUS1.COM>



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