HONEY PECAN CARROT CHEESECAKE

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This was a last minute recipe. I didn't have any graham crackers, so I used some Rice Chex Cereal, instead. It came out terrific.

Provided by Judy-Jude

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup Rice Chex, coarsely crushed
3/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese, drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
3 large eggs
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup orange juice
1 cup carrot, finely shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Combine Rice Chex, pecan, honey, cinnamon, and butter.
  • Press into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a springform pan.
  • Bake for 5-7 minutes, set aside to cool.
  • Place remaining ingredients into large bowl and beat until smooth.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake in the center of the oven for 50-55 minutes, or until the center feels solid in the middle.
  • Cool, loosen rim from pan, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • You can take about 1/4 cup shredded carrot, spread out on parchment paper and bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes, don't let them brown.
  • Cool, place in a small bowl and lightly sprinkle some sugar over the dry shredded carrot and garnish individual pieces of cheese cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.3, Fat 37.2, SaturatedFat 17.3, Cholesterol 190.1, Sodium 468.7, Carbohydrate 50.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 34, Protein 17.2

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