Carrot 'n' Raisin Cheescake

Carrot 'n' Raisin Cheescake
Categories: Cake/cookie, Dessert
Video Games Kitchen And Dining Movies Gifts Yield: 10 servings

1 c Graham Cracker Crumbs 1/4 c Unsweetened Orange Juice
3 T Granulated Sugar 1 c Finely Shredded Carrot
3 T Margarine, Melted 1/4 c Raisins
24 oz Cream Cheese, Softened 1/2 t Ground Nutmeg
1/2 c Granulated Sugar 1/4 t Ground Ginger
1/2 c Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 1 T Unsweetened Orane Juice
4 ea Large Eggs 1 c Sifted Powdered Sugar

Combine crumbs, granulated sugar, cinnamon and margarine, press onto
bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
Bake at 325 degrees F., 10 minutes. Combine 20 ozs cream cheese,
granulated sugar and 1/4 c flour, mixing at medium speed on electric
mixer until well blended.
Blend in eggsand juice. Add combined remainig flour, carrots,
raisins, and spices; mix well. Pour over crust. Bake at 450 degrees
F., 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees F., continue
baking for 55 minutes more. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before
removing rim of pan. Chill. Combine remaining cream cheese and juice,
mixing until well blended. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until
well blended. Spread over top of cheesecake. Garnish with additional
raisins and finely shredded carrots, if desired.