Creamy Carrot Cake Dip made with cream cheese, powdered sugar, brown sugar, fresh grated carrots, and spices. All the flavors of carrot cake…in a dip!
Well….we finished the nursery yesterday. Woo hoo! And it looks so cute! I am 35 weeks pregnant….which, for me, means at least 6 more weeks to go….so even though we still have some time left, the nursery was one thing that NEEDED to get done! Not only because my belly is getting big enough that putting bedding on a crib mattress is starting to feel impossible….but because finishing the nursery is just one thing on a mile long to-do list that we’ve been needing to tackle for a while now!
What else is on the list, you ask?? Oh – like a million and one things – from cleaning out the basement to getting Nora settled in her new room to making a family photo appointment to building a raised garden bed to clearing a path in the laundry room to getting out all the girls’ summer clothes before we have a newborn and that’s the last thing I have time for…..! Can you feel the stress??
See….the problem with getting it all done is that normal, everyday life keeps me busy! Busy enough that I don’t even always keep up with IT well! The everyday stuff! So finding the time to tackle an actual to-do list feels like something that’s just not going to happen.
But then….every so often….it happens. The walls get painted, the crib gets made, the pictures get hung, and we have ourselves a nursery! Just like that!
This dip is a “just like that” kind of thing. It comes together so easily – a little of this, a little of that, a grater, a hand mixer, and just like that, you have yourself a delicious dip! It has all the flavors of carrot cake and is perfect for dipping cookies, crackers, apples, pretzels, or anything you can think of! Best of all, it’s so quick and easy you will have PLENTY of extra time to tackle your to-do list! (Or not….!!)
Creamy Carrot Cake Dip
Ingredients
- 12 oz. cream cheese
- 1/2 c. powdered sugar
- 1/3 c. brown sugar
- 3/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- pinch of ground cloves
- 1/2 c. 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.
Be sure to check out my Carrot Cake Mix Cookie Cups, too!
Karen says
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
Vanessa says
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.
Jess says
Looks fantastic my friend!!!!! So exciting your wee one is right around the corner! Riley was born in May 9th! Spring babies at wonderful!
Julie+@+Julie's+Eats+&+Treats says
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!
Kelly+@+Mostly+Homemade+Mom says
Yum! This dip is so pretty, perfect for Easter!
Maria says
Oh this dip sounds SO GOOD!!!!! What a fantastic idea!!!
Mitzi says
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!
Crystelle says
Wow! Looks like a fun little dip… I can’t wait to try it~ pinning!! Thank much, girl!! 🙂
“hugs” Crystelle
Crystelle Boutique
Good luck with the last month or so of pregnancy!!
Gloria+@+Simply+Gloria says
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!
Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T says
What a great idea! Love that carrot cake flavor!
Deb@+Cooking+on+the+Front+Burner says
What a great idea Cathy! Great flavor combo!
Jamie+@+Love+Bakes+Good+Cakes says
I’m pretty sure my kiddos would go gaga over this dip! How fun!!
J.R. Ortega says
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 🙂
Cathy Trochelman says
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! 🙂