Description
Prepare individual servings of spiced carrot cake flavored cheesecake filling layered with a simple graham cracker crust, requiring no oven time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup finely shredded carrots, packed
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press about 2 tablespoons of this mixture into the bottom of 6 small jars or cups. Place cups in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Fold in the shredded carrots until evenly distributed.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the crust layer in each cup.
- If using nuts, sprinkle a few chopped pecans or walnuts over the top of the filling in each cup.
- Chill the cups in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is firm.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, ensure your cream cheese is fully at room temperature before mixing.
- You can substitute vanilla wafers or gingersnap cookies for the graham crackers in the crust.
- If you prefer a sweeter topping, mix 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of milk and drizzle over the chilled cups before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg