All the flavors of carrot cake…in a deliciously creamy dip! This Creamy Carrot Cake Dip is made with just a handful of ingredients and tastes just like your favorite dessert!
One of my favorite things about baking is… well… NOT baking! Yes, you heard that right. There’s nothing more satisfying than turning a classic dessert recipe into a delicious no-bake treat. And this Creamy Carrot Cake Dip does exactly that.
It has all the flavors of carrot cake… without all the stress! It takes just minutes to make and is basically impossible to mess up. Which makes it perfect for all those times you need a last minute, no-fail dessert.
This dip is delicious with cookies, crackers, apples, pretzels, or anything you can think of. We especially love it with gingersnaps or cinnamon graham crackers.
what you’ll need for this recipe
Cream cheese – Cream cheese is the base of this dip. I used 12 ounces of plain cream cheese, softened to room temperature.
Sugars – I used a combination of 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1/3 cup brown sugar to sweeten this dip. Feel free to reduce the amounts if you prefer it a little less sweet.
Spices – I added a combination of 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and a pinch of ground cloves to give it that delicious carrot cake flavor.
Carrots – Last but not least, I added 1/2 cup of finely shredded carrots. Be sure to grate them yourself, since store bought matchstick cut will be too thick.
how to make carrot cake dip
Make the base. In a medium mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except carrots. Mix on medium-high speed 1-2 minutes.
Stir in the carrots. Stir in the finely shredded carrots.
Enjoy! Transfer to a small bowl for dipping; serve with cookies, crackers, or apple slices.
Recipe Variations
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans
- Add raisins
- Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add a sprinkle of ground ginger
- Omit the shredded carrots and serve with carrot sticks
more recipes featuring carrots
- Carrot Hummus
- Carrot Apple Bread
- Honey Glazed Carrots
- Carrot Salad
- Carrot Muffins
- Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
- Roasted Carrots
Creamy Carrot Cake Dip
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- pinch of ground cloves
- 1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except carrots and mix on medium-high speed 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in shredded carrots.
- Serve with cookies, crackers, or apple slices.
This looks like it may be my contribution to Easter brunch! You do such a great job Cath! Love to see some belly pics! Love you, Karen
Congrats on getting your nursery done! Everything will fall in to place, even if it’s not perfect. This dip looks delicious, btw! Adding it to my ever growing list of recipes to try.
Looks fantastic my friend!!!!! So exciting your wee one is right around the corner! Riley was born in May 9th! Spring babies at wonderful!
I feel like for everything I get checked off my list there is 5 more to add! Right?! Life keeps going though! That’s why we need easy sweet treats like this dip!
Yum! This dip is so pretty, perfect for Easter!
Oh this dip sounds SO GOOD!!!!! What a fantastic idea!!!
Stopping by from the Life of the Party Linkup and HAD to check this one out–I love carrot cake–ummm, carrot cake for dipping?? This may not be a good choice for my waistline!
Can’t wait to share with foodie friends–thanks!
Wow! Looks like a fun little dip… I can’t wait to try it~ pinning!! Thank much, girl!! 🙂
“hugs” Crystelle
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Good luck with the last month or so of pregnancy!!
Okay Cathy, in love with this creative dip! This would really be fun to bring to the summer gatherings … when all the other peeps bring the boring dips. hehe! Pinning onto the Show Stopper party board… and others, too!
What a great idea! Love that carrot cake flavor!
What a great idea Cathy! Great flavor combo!
I’m pretty sure my kiddos would go gaga over this dip! How fun!!
Dumb question; but what kind of cookie is it in the picture? It looks like gingerbread cookies. I am both in love with the way the cookie looks and the dip. I can’t wait to try! If you have the recipe for the gingerbread cookie I would love to know it 🙂
Good guess….it’s gingersnaps! I actually didn’t make the ones pictured in the photos, but I do have a ginger cookie recipe on my blog: https://www.lemontreedwelling.com/2015/12/peanut-butter-cup-stuffed-ginger-cookies.html. Just bake them on a cookie sheet instead of muffin tins! 🙂