Carrot Cake Dip

1h 5m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel and grate the carrots.
  2. 2Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and salt; cook for 1 minute.
  3. 3Add brown sugar and cook until dissolved, about 1 minute more.
  4. 4Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
  5. 5Combine cream cheese, vanilla, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  6. 6Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
  7. 7Fold in the cooked carrots, pineapple, and walnuts.
  8. 8Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  9. 9Serve with pretzels, graham crackers, and sliced apples.

Ingredients

  • 2 carrots
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 16 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 8 ounces crushed pineapple
  • 0.5 cup chopped toasted walnuts

Equipment

skilletbox graterpaper towelselectric mixerlarge bowl