Description
Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars are a delightful fusion of moist carrot cake and creamy cheesecake, making them the perfect dessert for any occasion. Enjoy these irresistible bars that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups freshly grated carrots
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix grated carrots with granulated sugar and eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture; stir gently to avoid overmixing.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth; add an egg and vanilla extract.
- Spread half of the carrot mixture in the prepared pan, pour the cream cheese layer on top, then cover with remaining carrot mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before slicing.
Notes
- For added flavor and texture, consider mixing in crushed pineapple or using toasted nuts.
- Let bars cool slowly to prevent cracks in the cheesecake layer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg