Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp margarine, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup pasteurized orange juice
- 1 cup finely shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 2 tbsp pasteurized orange juice
- Dash of salt
- 2 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup raisins
Preparation
Step 1
Combine crumbs, 3 tbsp granulated sugar, cinnamon and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325 F for 10 minutes.
Combine 2 1/2 packages softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup flour, mixing with electric mixer until well blended. Blend in eggs and orange juice. Add combined remaining flour, carrots, raisins and spices. Mix well. Pour over crust. Bake at 450 F for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250 F; continue baking 55 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan. Cool; remove rim.
Combine remaining softened cream cheese, orange juice and salt, mixing until well blended. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, mixing well after each addition. Pour over cheesecake. Garnish with raisins.