Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, sour cream, and grated carrots. Fold in chopped walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter over the prepared crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set.
- Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Top with cream cheese frosting and garnishes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or omit nuts entirely.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of orange zest to the cheesecake batter.
- Chill the cake well before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg