Easter Bunny's Favorite Carrot Cheesecake

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This is a unique make-ahead cheesecake with a streusel-crumb topping. Cooking time doesn't include refrigeration time.

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Steps

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In a small bowl , combine crumbs and sugar.

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Stir in butter.

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Press onto the bottom and 2 inches up the sides of a greased 9-in.

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Springform pan.

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Place on a baking sheet.

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Bake at 350 for 6-8 minutes.

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Cool on a wire rack.

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In a large mixing bowl , beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth.

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Add eggs.

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Beat on low speed just until combined.

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Stir in the cream , cornstarch , sour cream , vanilla , lemon juice and cinnamon.

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Fold in carrots.

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Pour into crust.

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Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil.

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Securely wrap foil around pan.

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Place in a larger baking pan.

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Add 1 inches of hot water to larger pan.

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Bake at 350 for 55-60 minutes until center is just set.

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Combine topping ingredients.

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Sprinkle over filling.

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Bake 7-10 minutes longer.

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Remove pan from water bath.

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Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

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Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen.

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Cool 1 hour longer.

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Refrigerate overnight.

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Remove sides of pan.

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Ingredients

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graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, eggs, heavy whipping cream, cornstarch, sour cream, vanilla extract, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, carrots