Carrot Nectar and Sweet Cheese Cake

To prepare a delicious cookie cake with carrot nectar and cream cheese, we start by grinding the cookies in a blender. They will form the base of our cake, bringing a crunchy texture and a sweet flavor. Once the cookies are turned into a fine powder, we will mix them with melted butter and melted chocolate. This mixture will be carefully shaped until we obtain a homogeneous dough. It is important to ensure that the ingredients are well incorporated. After we have obtained the dough, we spread it evenly in a 20 cm diameter springform pan. We press the mixture well to form a solid base, then set it aside to start preparing the nectar.

For the carrot nectar, we peel the carrots and cut them into small cubes. They will be boiled for about 30 minutes over low heat, together with sugar, water, anise, and cinnamon. These flavors will enrich the final taste of the cake. Once the carrots are boiled and softened, we remove them from the heat and transfer them to the blender. We blend everything until we obtain a fine puree.

The next step is to combine the fresh cottage cheese with the sour cream, mixing them until we achieve a smooth and homogeneous cream. This combination will add a delicious creaminess to the cake. As soon as we have the cream ready, we add the carrot nectar and gelatin hydrated in 100 ml of cold water, which has been melted in a water bath. The gelatin will ensure a firm texture for the cream. We pour the cream mixture over the cookie base, making sure it is evenly distributed, then we place the cake in the refrigerator for about 2 hours to set.

To finish the cake, we start preparing the jelly. We mix the jelly powder with the remaining 200 ml of nectar, then we boil the mixture for 2-3 boils, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming. When the jelly is ready, we pour it hot over the set cream. It is important to let the cake sit in the cold for another 30 minutes before slicing it.

Preferably, we let the cake cool in the refrigerator overnight, which will enhance the textures and flavors. Before serving, we can decorate the cake with a few cubes of boiled carrots, adding them on top for a vibrant look and an extra touch of flavor. This cake is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a small work of art that will impress the guests!