Carrot 'n' Raisin Cheesecake
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Course : Cheesecakes
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           graham cracker crumbs
   3      tablespoons   granulated sugar
   3      tablespoons   margarine -- melted
  24      ounces        cream cheese -- softened
     1/2  cup           granulated sugar
     1/2  cup           unbleached all-purpose fl
   4      large         eggs
     1/4  cup           unsweetened orange juice
   1      cup           finely shredded carrot
     1/4  cup           raisins
     1/2  teaspoon      ground nutmeg
     1/4  teaspoon      ground ginger
   1      tablespoon    unsweetened orane juice
   1      cup           sifted powdered sugar
 

Preparation:

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 1/4 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.