"My family loves this creamy make-ahead dessert. Unlike traditional cheesecake, I sprinkle a streusel topping over the filling. It needs to be refrigerated overnight and is well worth the wait. â??Misty Wellman, Scottsdale, Arizona..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/3 cup butter, melted
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FILLING:
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3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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1-1/4 cups sugar
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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3 eggs, lightly beaten
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1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 tablespoon sour cream
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1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1-1/3 cups chopped carrots, cooked and pureed
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TOPPING:
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1 cup graham cracker crumbs
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup butter, melted