Description
Carrot Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients:
Crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
1/4 cup sugar
Carrot Layer:
1 1/2 cups grated carrots
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 cup water
Cheesecake Layer:
250g cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
1/4 cup crushed pecans
1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven: Set to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the pan and bake for 8 minutes. Let cool.
3. Cook Carrot Layer: In a saucepan, combine grated carrots, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water. Cook on medium heat until the carrots soften and the liquid evaporates. Let cool slightly.
4. Make Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, and mix until combined.
5. Assemble Bars: Spread the cooked carrot mixture over the crust, then pour the cheesecake batter on top.
6. Add Topping: Mix pecans and brown sugar, then sprinkle on top of the cheesecake layer.
7. Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheesecake sets. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
8. Serve & Enjoy: Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
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