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 -

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.