Carrot Cake Cheesecake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Dessert

This Carrot Cake Cheesecake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Lindsay Funston Half carrot cake, half plain cheesecake, this hybrid dessert is a slice of heaven.

Ingredients

Cooking spray
for pan

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9" springform pan.
Make carrot cake mixture: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. Stir in oil, then add eggs and mix until combined. Add carrots, raisins, and nuts and mix until combined.
Make cheesecake mixture: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl with hand mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in salt and flour.
Mix in vanilla and eggs, beating 1 minute between each addition, then add sour cream.
Assemble cheesecake: Pour 2/3 carrot cake mixture into prepared pan and smooth top with spatula. Top with spoonfuls of 1/3 cheesecake mixture, then pour over remaining carrot cake mixture. Top with remaining cheesecake mixture and smooth top with a spatula.
Bake until center is only slightly jiggly, 1 hour.
Let cool completely, 1 hour, then transfer to the fridge to cool at least 4 hours and preferably overnight.
When ready to serve, make icing: Beat powdered sugar, butter cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth.
Frost cheesecake, then garnish with pecans or walnuts and chill 10 minutes before serving.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carrot Cake Cheesecake good for PCOS?

Yes, this Carrot Cake Cheesecake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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