Description
A creamy and dreamy dip that brings the rich flavors of traditional carrot cake into a scoopable form, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese (8 oz)
- Sour Cream (1 cup)
- Powdered Sugar (1 cup)
- Carrots (1 cup, grated)
- Ground Cinnamon (1 tsp)
- Vanilla Extract (1 tsp)
- Chopped Pecans or Walnuts (½ cup)
- Raisins (½ cup)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients to make the process smoother.
- Blend the Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes).
- Add in the Sweetness: Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing until well combined (about another 2 minutes).
- Mix in the Carrots and Flavorings: Fold in grated carrots, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract gently.
- Finish with Crunch and Sweetness: Fold in pecans or walnuts and raisins, reserving some for garnishing.
- Chill for Best Results: Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Serve and Enjoy: Dish into a serving bowl, sprinkle reserved pecans and raisins on top, and serve with dippers.
Notes
For a lighter option, replace cream cheese with Neufchâtel cheese and sour cream with Greek yogurt. This dip tastes better after chilling for a day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: carrot cake dip, dessert dip, easy dessert, party dip, creamy dip