Salted Caramel Carrot Cheesecake Recipe

This Salted Caramel Carrot Cheesecake has a nutty carrot cake base with a thick creamy caramel cheesecake topped with salted caramel and nuts.

Hi beauties! Today I'm sharing my Salted Caramel Carrot Cheesecake Recipe! Coming at you with the most delicious carrot cheesecake recipe that is perfect for springtime and Easter!

Carrot cake. Bless it's heart, but it doesn't get a lot of respect at the dessert table. My family members have always argued that it isn't even a real cake … but I'm here to tell you that carrot cake is awesome! And this salted caramel cheesecake version is no exception. This Salted Caramel Carrot Cheesecake is everything you knew cheesecake could be, this unbelievable dessert will knock your socks off. The combination of ingredients and layers can't fail.

This Caramel Carrot Cheesecake recipe is a great way to make a delicious dessert with minimal expertise. It's a great dessert for when you want something sweet but do not want to spend hours and hours in the kitchen. You can also make it ahead of time, so it's perfect for parties or other gatherings.

How to Make Salted Caramel Carrot Cheesecake

This recipe may seem a little difficult at the beginning because you are baking two cakes basically but once you get going it is fairly simple, AND will be so worth it! For the full recipe please scroll down to the bottom of the post!

Salted Caramel Carrot Cheesecake Recipe Ingredients:

Here is an overview list and key ingredients you’ll need to make this delicious carrot cake cheesecake recipe including some instructions for each layer.

For Cheesecake Layer

• cream cheese softened
• granulated white sugar
• vanilla extract
• sour cream 
• eggs (room temperature)
• Top with salted caramel sauce and chopped pecans or walnuts

Preheat oven to 325F. The first thing you are going to do is beat the cream cheese and sugar until the mixture is smooth. Add in the sour cream and vanilla and beat again until fully combined. Add the eggs (one at a time) with the mixer on low speed, just combined. Don't over beat! Pour the cheesecake batter into a greased springform pan and bake it for 35 minutes. Cool the cheesecake to room temperature, then cover and let it chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours.

For Carrot Cake Base

• all-purpose flour 
• granulated sugar 
• brown sugar
• baking soda
• baking powder
• salt
• cinnamon, & nutmeg
• olive oil
• butter
• eggs
• vanilla extract
• grated carrots
• pecans or walnuts

Preheat oven to 350F. Start by combining all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Next, add the oil, vanilla, and melted butter, and mix until everything is combined. Add in the eggs, one at a time while mixing. Fold in the carrots and nuts. Grease a round cake pan (the same size diameter as the cheesecake), and pour the batter in. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for one hour.

Remove the carrot cake from the pan and place it on a serving plate. Carefully add the cheesecake layer on top of the carrot cake. Drizzle caramel sauce and nuts over top. You can toast your nuts in a saucepan with the caramel sauce or just directly add it all on top.

Tips for Making this Caramel Carrot Cheesecake:

• Make sure you are using high-quality and full-fat cream cheese. You want to avoid any sort of artificial ingredients, so make sure it's real cream cheese.
• Make sure you don't overcook the cheesecake or bake it too long; otherwise, it'll be rubbery and not very good!
• Use a springform pan to make removing the cheesecake easier.
• The best way to prevent cracks in your cheesecake layer is to take care not to over-beat your ingredients and to allow your cheesecake to cool slowly.
• For the best results, I recommend that you prepare this cheesecake at least 3 hours before serving. This will give it time to chill properly.

As a baker, I'm very familiar with the fact that baking at home can sometimes be extremely frustrating. Over the years I have tried so many different recipes only to have them flop one way or another, but this one was a hit. The salted caramel is not overwhelming and instead complements the carrot cake and cheesecake nicely. To me, it tasted like the inside of a less sweet, more healthy version of a Snickers bar (minus the peanuts). I hope you enjoy this cake as much as my family did!

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