Name: Carrot Cake Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. butter -; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon -; 2 c. packed shredded carrots -; 1/4 c. packed dark brown sugar -; Kosher salt -; 1/3 c. golden raisins -; 1/2 c. pineapple juice -; 1 tsp. rum (optional) -; 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened -; 1/4 c. heavy cream -; 3/4 c. powdered sugar -; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract -; 1/3 c. chopped toasted pecans -; 2 tbsp. toasted sweetened coconut flakes, for garnish (optional) -; Graham crackers, for serving -; Sliced apples, for serving -

Recipe information

Cooking:

10 min.

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Ingredients for - Carrot Cake Dip

1. 2 tbsp. butter -

2. 1 tsp. ground cinnamon -

3. 2 c. packed shredded carrots -

4. 1/4 c. packed dark brown sugar -

5. Kosher salt -

6. 1/3 c. golden raisins -

7. 1/2 c. pineapple juice -

8. 1 tsp. rum (optional) -

9. 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened -

10. 1/4 c. heavy cream -

11. 3/4 c. powdered sugar -

12. 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract -

13. 1/3 c. chopped toasted pecans -

14. 2 tbsp. toasted sweetened coconut flakes, for garnish (optional) -

15. Graham crackers, for serving -

16. Sliced apples, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Carrot Cake Dip

1. Stage

In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add cinnamon, carrots, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until carrots are lightly caramelized, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool completely.

2. Stage

Return skillet to medium heat and add raisins, pineapple juice, and rum, if using. Bring to a simmer and let cook until juice is absorbed, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

3. Stage

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla and continue beating until light and fluffy.

4. Stage

Fold in cooled carrot and raisin mixtures, and pecans. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

5. Stage

Garnish with coconut, if using, and serve with graham crackers and sliced apples.