Carrot Cheesecake

Combining two favorite desserts carrot cake and cheesecake results in a decadent and bright treat.

Carrot Cheesecake

Ingredients:

·         1 pound carrots

·         ½ cup unbleached sugar (or brown sugar)

·         1 TBS lemon or orange juice

·         1 tsp ginger

·         ¼ tsp allspice

·         ¼ tsp cinnamon

·         2 8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened

·         4 eggs

·         1 ginger snap or graham crumb pie crust of your choice (try this recipe http://www.donnalcampbell.com/campbell-family-recipes/cookie-crumb-pie-crust )

·         ½ cup walnuts, chopped, divided (optional)

Directions:

1.       Preheat oven to 350ºF

2.       Slice carrots

3.       Place carrots in 6 cups waters, bring to boil

4.       Reduce heat and cook until soft 45 minutes to an hour

5.       Remove from heat and drain

6.       Let cool

7.       Place carrots in food processor and puree until smooth

8.       Add juice, spices, and sugar and blend

9.       Add cream cheese, blend

10.   Blend in one egg at a time

11.   Stir in ¼ cup walnuts

12.   Pour mixture into prepared piecrust

13.   Bake for 50 minutes

14.   Sprinkle with remaining walnuts

15.   Allow to cool then set in refrigerator for about 4 hours