Carrot Cake Dip

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This carrot cake dip, with cream cheese, carrots, pineapple, walnuts, and warm carrot cake spices, is great served with cinnamon sugar pretzel crisps, graham crackers, and sliced apples.

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Nicole McLaughlin
Nicole McLaughlin
Nicole McLaughlin

Nicole McLaughlin produces the educational and entertaining food series from Allrecipes; You Can Cook That. She is known for her relatability with the home-cook audience. With over 20 years in the culinary world, she is able to effectively deliver a bounty of knowledge, with a side of sarcastic wit.

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Published on March 18, 2024
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bowl of cream cheese carrot cake dip with pretzel chips and apples on the side
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Refrigerate Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8 to 10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 to 10 servings

  • 2 carrots, peeled and grated

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup confectioners sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 8 ounces crushed pineapple, well drained

  • 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts, plus more for garnish if desired

Directions

  1. Heat butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and salt and cook 1 minute.  Add brown sugar and cook until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute more. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.

  2. Combine cream cheese, vanilla, confectioner’s sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and slightly fluffy. Fold in reserved carrot mixture, pineapple and walnuts until well combined. 

  3. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve. Top with additional walnuts and cinnamon if desired.

    bowl of cream cheese carrot cake dip with pretzel chips and apples on the side

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    To Toast Nuts:

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts onto a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven until nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

354 Calories
25g Fat
29g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 354
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 13g 64%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 241mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 78mg 6%
Iron 0mg 3%
Potassium 189mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.