Carrot and raisin cheescake

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupGraham Cracker Crumbs
3tablespoonsGranulated Sugar
3tablespoonsMargarine, Melted
24ouncesCream Cheese, Softened
½cupGranulated Sugar
½cupUnbleached All-Purpose Flour
4Large Eggs
¼cupUnsweetened Orange Juice
1cupFinely Shredded Carrot
¼cupRaisins
½teaspoonGround Nutmeg
¼teaspoonGround Ginger
1tablespoonUnsweetened Orane Juice
1cupSifted Powdered Sugar

Directions

Combine crumbs, granulated sugar, cinnamon and margarine, press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325 degrees F., 10 minutes.

Combine 20 ozs cream cheese, granulated sugar and ¼ c flour, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Blend in eggsand juice. Add combined remainig flour, carrots, raisins, and spices; mix well. Pour over crust. Bake at 450 degrees F., 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees F., continue baking for 55 minutes more. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill. Combine remaining cream cheese and juice, mixing until well blended. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well blended. Spread over top of cheesecake. Garnish with additional raisins and finely shredded carrots, if desired.