Honey Pecan Carrot Cheesecake

Judy-Jude's Note:

This was a last minute recipe. I didn't have any graham crackers, so I used some Rice Chex Cereal, instead. It came out terrific.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 cup Rice Chex , coarsely crushed
• ¾ cup pecans , finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons honey
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese , drained
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese , at room temperature
• 3 large eggs
• 2⁄3; cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup orange juice
• 1 cup carrot , finely shredded

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
3. Combine Rice Chex, pecan, honey, cinnamon, and butter.
4. Press into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a springform pan.
5. Bake for 5-7 minutes, set aside to cool.
6. Place remaining ingredients into large bowl and beat until smooth.
7. Pour into prepared pan and bake in the center of the oven for 50-55 minutes, or until the center feels solid in the middle.
8. Cool, loosen rim from pan, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
9. You can take about 1/4 cup shredded carrot, spread out on parchment paper and bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes, don't let them brown.
10. Cool, place in a small bowl and lightly sprinkle some sugar over the dry shredded carrot and garnish individual pieces of cheese cake.

Reviews

[PatriciaFromMT]

Very easy to make and very delicious.I definately will make this over and over again!

[Hipfan]

We loved this! It's not too rich and the pecans in the crust really do make it special. I might add a bit more cinnamon next time, but only because I really like that spice. I could not find Rice Chex at Safeway, so had to use graham cracker crumbs instead. Simply out of habit I purchased light cream cheese and light ricotta (7%)...I was worried I'd messed it up, but it actually turned out perfect!!! I will make this again. Made for the Cook-athon in honour of Judy~Jude.