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Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars

Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars are a super easy dessert, yet impressive! The crust is make from a cake mix, and the cheesecake layer is incredibly divine! 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Author Amy

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 1 pkg carrot cake cake mix
  • 1/2 c. butter melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. walnuts, chopped optional

For the Cheesecake

  • 3 8 oz. pkgs cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • 1 1/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/4 c. heavy cream

Instructions

For the Crust

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix all crust ingredients together until combined. Reseverve 1 cup of the mixture for sprinkling on the top. Spread the remaining mixture in a greased 9 x 13 baking pan.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.

For the Cheesecake

  • Cheesecake mixture can either be made in a high powered blender or using an electric mixer.
  • Add cream cheese and sour cream to mixer bowl. Beat until smooth.
  • Add sugar and vanilla. Mix again until combined.
  • Add eggs and egg yolks one at a time, mixing after each.
  • Fold heavy cream into cream cheese mixture.
  • Pour cheesecake mixture over crust. Sprinkle reserved crust over cheesecake layer.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes. The center will be wiggly but will firm up as it cools.
  • Cool cheesecake for an hour at room temperature, then in the fridge for at least 4 hours.