Description
This carrot cake cheese ball is a creamy, no-bake dessert packed with warm spices, sweet carrots, and a crunchy coating. It’s a fun and shareable treat perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup finely grated carrots
- 3/4 cup finely crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add vanilla extract and powdered sugar, mixing until fluffy and well combined.
- Stir in grated carrots, crushed graham crackers, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
- Shape mixture into a ball using your hands.
- Roll in chopped nuts or shredded coconut until fully coated.
- Wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve chilled with crackers, cookies, or fruit.
Notes
- Chill mixture well before shaping to make handling easier.
- Use finely grated carrots for best texture.
- Add crushed pineapple or raisins for variation.
- Swap coating with crushed cookies or toasted coconut.
- Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Serve slightly chilled for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
