Cheesecake with Carrot Cake Base, Rosemary & Fig Filling, and Peanut Butter Cup Topping

Ingredients:

• 1 cup finely grated carrot
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• Pinch of salt
• 1 container of Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese (8oz)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
• 6 fresh figs, chopped
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup salted peanuts, chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the grated carrot, flour, granulated sugar, melted butter, vegetable oil, beaten eggs, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes or until it's slightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, crushed rosemary, and chopped figs and mix until well combined. Pour the filling mixture over the cooled crust.
5. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F. Bake the cheesecake for 45-50 minutes or until the filling is set. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
6. In a small saucepan, heat the peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, and heavy cream over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is melted and smooth.
7. Pour the peanut butter topping over the cooled cheesecake and spread it evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the chopped peanuts over the top of the peanut butter topping.
8. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
9. Slice and serve the cheesecake chilled.