As Easter approaches, many of us look forward to indulging in sweet treats and festive sweet desserts. This year, why not try something a little different with these cheesecake carrots!? This adorable delicious dessert is perfect for the holiday season. Its playful look of a carrot makes it a fun addition to any Easter gathering. They are so easy to make & are the cutest little addition to the dessert table too!
Oreo crumbs, cream cheese, and orange candy melts (plus several other ingredients), you can transform carrots into a creamy yet sweet treat! With its crunchy exterior, creamy cheesecake filling, and the unexpected surprise of orange candy melts, this classic combination will delight the taste buds of kids and adults alike. Whether as a snack or a dessert, cheesecake carrots will surely bring smiles to anyone’s face!
Why You’ll Love Cheesecake Carrots
- Cheesecake carrot dessert is incredibly delicious and indulgent.
- Cheesecake carrots are a great way to get try something different and tasty way.
- This dessert is easy to make and looks amazing on any dessert table!
Ingredients Needed
- Oreo crumbs – Finely ground crumbs of Oreo cookies that can be used to make a delicious crust.
- Butter (melted) – Unsalted butter, melted to provide a creamy texture and rich flavor.
- Cream cheese (softened) – Tangy, soft cheese with a smooth texture that helps add creaminess to recipes.
- Sugar – White granulated sugar for sweetness and richer flavors.
- Vanilla – Pure vanilla extract for added flavor and aroma.
- Orange food coloring (optional) – Vibrant orange dye is used as an optional ingredient to add color to the recipe.
- Orange candy melts – Creamy and sweet orange-flavored chocolate melting wafers often used in baking or decorating desserts.
- Green candy melts – Creamy and sweet green-flavored chocolate melting wafers often used in baking or decorating desserts.
- Green and orange sugar sprinkles (optional) – Colorful sprinkles are used as an optional ingredient for decoration and added sweetness.
How to Store Easter Treats
Cheesecake carrots should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When not used immediately, they can also be frozen for up to 6 months and thawed before serving.
When you decide that you want to enjoy this dessert, you can take it out of the freezer and allow it to sit in the fridge. The fridge will unthaw the cheesecake overnight, and it will be ready the next day! You want it to be slow and steady when you unthaw something like a cheesecake!
Common Questions for Carrot cake Cheesecake
What is the ideal temperature to store cheesecake carrots?
Cheesecake carrots should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When not used immediately, they can also be frozen for up to 6 months and thawed before serving.
How is the crust made in this recipe?
The crushed-up Oreos and Butter make a yummy crust for this dessert.
How do I make the drizzle?
You are going to be melting Orange, and Green Candy Melts to drizzle and make the cutest stems out of. This is a place where you can be as creative as you’d like!
Tips and Tricks
- Use sprinkles to make these pop! You can use whatever colored sprinkles you want!
- Add a dash of red food coloring next to the orange food coloring to make it more of a bright orange.
Making Cheesecake Carrots are super simple. The inside is a yummy cheesecake filling, and the outside looks like an adorable carrot!
Overall, this fun carrot cheesecake is a fun and delicious way to celebrate Easter with friends and family. Try making one for your holiday celebration this year, and enjoy the sweet and creamy flavors of this playful dessert.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Oreo crumbs
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 32 oz. Cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Orange food coloring
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup of orange candy melts
- 1 cup of green candy melts
- Green and orange sugar sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- Crush up Oreos until you get 1 1/2 cups of crumbs. Either crush in a food processor or crush in a zip lock bag.
- In a large bowl combine the crumbs and butter and mix until everything is combined.
- Spray an 8 or 9 inch Springform pan and press down the cookie crumbs as evenly as you can get.
- In another large bowl combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla and beat with a hand mixer until well combined.
- Add orange food coloring (until your desired shade of orange) and add the eggs, mix carefully until everything is well mixed and the desired color.
- Pour cream cheese mixture onto the crust in the pan evenly.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 55 minutes or until center is almost set.
- Run knife around the rim of the pan to loose the cake when done.
- Refrigerate cake for 4 hours.
- Cut the cheesecake into 8 slices after removing the springform.
- In a microwave safe bowl melt the green candy melts 30 second at a time until melted, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Scoop the green melted candy into a small zip lock bag and cut the bottom tip of the bag off. On a tray lined with parchment paper, begin piping the stems on the paper, as many V’s as you’d like. ( make extra incase some break) (Optional, if you’d like sprinkles, sprinkle instantly after you pipe the stems before it gets hard.)
- In another microwave safe bowl, melt the orange candy melts 30 second at a time until melted stirring every 30 seconds.
- Scoop the orange melted candy into a small zip lock bag and cut the bottom tip of the bag off making a smaller hole this time.
- Place the cheesecake slices on parchment paper and drizzle the orange over the cheesecake in a zig zag motion. (Optional, sprinkle with sprinkles instantly after drizzling the orange melts)
- Squeeze a little amount in the middle at the top of the cheese cake, grab a stem (break off any excess candy drizzle) and place on the candy melt dot.
- Let sit until all candy melt drizzles are hard and serve and enjoy!
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