Caramel Bourbon Mocha Cheese Cake

Ingredients:

• Carrot Cake Base:
• 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• Cheesecake Filling:
• 2 containers Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, room temperature
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce
• Mocha Latte Topping:
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp instant coffee granules

Instructions:

1. Carrot Cake Base:
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until fully combined.
• Add the grated carrots and mix until evenly distributed.
• Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Remove from oven and let cool.
2. Cheesecake Filling:
• In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
• Add granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
• Beat in eggs, one at a time, until fully combined.
• Add heavy cream, bourbon, and caramel sauce and beat until fully combined.
• Pour the mixture over the cooled carrot cake base.
• Bake in preheated oven at 350°F for 35-40 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
• Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
3. Mocha Latte Topping:
• In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.
• Remove from heat and add chocolate chips and instant coffee. Whisk until fully combined and smooth.
• Spread the mixture over the cooled cheesecake.
• Place in the refrigerator to chill until set, at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
4. Serving:
• Before serving, remove the sides of the springform pan and slice into desired pieces.
• Enjoy chilled.