Caramel Swirl Fudge Cheesecake

Carrot Cake Base

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup grated carrots

Salted Caramel Filling

• 2 containers of Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese (16 oz)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup prepared salted caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)

Fudge Brownie Topping

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. To make the base, combine flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a bowl. Add melted butter, egg, and milk, then stir in grated carrots. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until set. Allow to cool.
3. To make the filling, beat the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese on medium speed until smooth. Add sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and salt, then beat until combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add heavy cream and mix until the batter is smooth and well blended. Slowly pour in salted caramel sauce, then swirl gently with a knife. Pour the filling over the cooled base and smooth it out with a spatula.
4. To make the topping, melt the butter and unsweetened chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. Stir occasionally until smooth. In another bowl, combine sugar, flour, egg, and salt. Add the melted chocolate mixture and mix until well combined. Stir in heavy cream until the batter is well blended. Pour the mixture over the cheesecake and smooth it out.
5. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is set. Allow to cool completely before serving. Drizzle with extra salted caramel sauce if desired.