By Breana Killeen, EatingWell
This sweet carrot-shaped cheese ball recipe is a clever take on an Easter dessert favorite: carrot cake. Serve with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, gingersnaps or apple slices for dipping fun that both kids and adults will love.
This sweet carrot-shaped cheese ball recipe is a clever take on an Easter dessert favorite: carrot cake. Serve with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, gingersnaps or apple slices for dipping fun that both kids and adults will love.
Total
20 minsServings
12Ingredients
- 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded carrot plus 1/4 cup, divided
- ½ cup diced pineapple
- ¼ cup golden raisins
- ¼ cup chopped toasted pecans
- ¼ cup toasted unsweetened coconut flakes
- Carrot greens for garnish
Directions
Step 1
Whisk cream cheese, honey, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl until combined. Stir in 1 cup carrot, pineapple and raisins.
Step 2
Coat a large piece of plastic wrap with cooking spray. Scoop the cheese mixture onto it. Using the plastic wrap to help you, form the cheese mixture into a ball, then completely wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.
Step 3
Just before serving, combine pecans, coconut and the remaining 1/4 cup carrot in a small bowl. Turn the cheese ball out onto a serving plate and form into a carrot shape. Coat with the pecan mixture. Garnish with carrot greens, if desired.
Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate for up to 2 days.
