Carrot Cake Cheesecake with Marshmallow Topping Recipe

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Ingredients for Carrot Cake Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely grated carrots
Ingredients for Cream Cheese Filling:
- 16 ounces Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
Ingredients for Marshmallow Topping:
- 1 cup marshmallow cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- To make the carrot cake base, in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and use a spatula to smooth it out into an even layer.
- To make the cream cheese filling, in a large bowl, beat the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Spoon the cream cheese filling over the carrot cake batter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
- To make the marshmallow topping, in a medium bowl, whisk together the marshmallow cream and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon the marshmallow topping over the chilled cheesecake.
- Use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the marshmallow topping, or place the cheesecake under the broiler for a few seconds (watching carefully to prevent burning).
- Slice and serve.