Blueberry Carrot Cheesecake

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Ingredients

• Carrot Cake Base:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
• Blueberry Filling:
• 12 oz fresh blueberries
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• Cheesecake Filling:
• 16 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Whipped Cream Topping:
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
2. Carrot Cake Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in grated carrots until evenly distributed. Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool.
3. Blueberry Filling: In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and blueberries burst, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
4. Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add sour cream and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
5. Spread blueberry filling evenly over carrot cake base. Pour cheesecake filling over blueberry filling and smooth top with a spatula.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Let cool to room temperature and then chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
7. Whipped Cream Topping: In a large bowl, beat heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread whipped cream evenly over chilled cheesecake and serve immediately.