Rootitoot Carrot Cheesecake

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Gail Cote

subheading: Crust:

1 ¼ cups crumbs, any combination of gingersnap, graham cracker, walnuts/pecan or coconut

3 ½ Tbsp melted butter

subheading: Filling:

2 - 8 oz pkg cream cheese

3 Tbsp raisins or dried currants

½ cup very finely grated carrots (see **Carrots, below)

¼ cup crushed pineapple, well drained

¾ cup brown or white sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 ¼ tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp nutmeg

¼ tsp cardamom (optional)

2 eggs

1 egg yolk

3 Tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans

3 Tbsp coconut

subheading: Cream Cheese Frosting:

4 oz cream cheese

2 Tbsp butter, room temperature

1 ½ cups powdered sugar (icing sugar)

1 tsp lemon juice

½ tsp vanilla

¼ cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

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