What’s better than carrot cake and cheesecake? Carrot cake and cheesecake put together into one dessert! These bars are ridiculously delicious!
When Easter time rolls around, I start craving all things Carrot Cake. I make this traditional layered Carrot Cake at least once during the spring time. It’s the best I’ve ever had when it comes to Carrot Cake. But if I’m in the mood for something slightly different and maybe even more exciting (it depends on my mood), I make these Carrot Cake Krispies Treats or these Carrot Cake Cookies. I think it’s pretty safe to say that Carrot Cake is incredible no matter the form you choose to enjoy it. ๐ Do you agree?
The other day I had cheesecake on the brain. It was a very normal day when we’re talking about my thoughts. ๐ I pretty much ponder about chocolate and cheesecake all day every day. Ha!
But I had this brilliant idea to bring the wonderful carrot cake flavor into a cheesecake! Let me tell you, it’s one of my better ideas. ๐ No, actually, I’m being too modest. It’s the best idea ever! I think you’ll agree when you try these.
I made the perfect crust with vanilla wafers and plenty of butter.ย Mmmmmmm…..butter.
Then I spread on the most divine silky-smooth no-bake cream cheese layer that’s infused with carrot cake mix. Why did I not think of this sooner?ย The result is the ultimate test of my willpower!
Your Easter gatherings aren’t complete without these treasures! After bringing them once, you’ll be assigned to show up with them year after year to the potluck or picnic. ๐ You’ve been warned.

Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 1 stick butter 1/2 cup, melted
- 3 c. crushed vanilla wafers
- Cheesecake Layer:
- 2 pkgs 16 oz. total cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 c. carrot cake mix dry
- 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
- 8 oz. whipped topping
- Orange jelly beans and green frosting or green sprinkles for the carrot decorations
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 and line a 13"x9" baking pan with parchment paper (optional). This may make them easier to remove later. You can also make them directly in the pan, no non-stick baking spray required.
- For the crust, stir together crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter until everything is coated and no dry crumbs remain. Press into prepared pan and bake for 9 minutes. Let cool.
- Prepare the cream cheese layer by whipping cream cheese in an electric mixer until no lumps remain and it's nice and creamy. Add vanilla extract, carrot cake mix, and powdered sugar and mix until creamy. Fold in whipped topping completely. Spread over baked crust. Let set in fridge for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, decorate with orange jelly beans and green sprinkles to look like carrots, then slice into bars and enjoy.
I love these because they’re much easier to make than a traditional Carrot Cake yet still have all the wonderful flavors, if that’s what you’re craving! I hope you get to enjoy these very soon!