Carrot Cake Dip with Cinnamon-Sugar Wontons
This Carrot Cake Dip recipe tastes like cream cheese frosting meets carrot cake. Fold grated carrots, cinnamon and toasted pecans into a sweet cream cheese base, then serve with crispy cinnamon-sugar wontons. This is an easy no-bake spring dessert that is perfect for Easter, a potluck or any other spring gathering.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 339kcal
Ingredients
Cinnamon-Sugar Wontons
- 16 oz. wonton wrappers halved
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Carrot Cake Dip
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups shredded carrots (about 6 medium carrots or 7 oz.)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup pecans chopped and toasted
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Instructions
Make the Cinnamon-Sugar Wontons
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
- Cut 16 oz. wonton wrappers in halves so they are in triangular shapes.
- In a small bowl, combine ½ cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, then set aside.
- Line the prepared baking sheet with the wontons, carefully spacing them out in a single layer so they do not overlap.
- Drizzle the melted 4 tablespoons unsalted butter over the wontons, then sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 4-6 minutes, or until the wontons are golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the oven, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Repeat the process as many times as necessary until all the wonton crisps are baked.
Make the Carrot Cake Dip
- In a large glass bowl, combine 8 oz. cream cheese and 1 ½ cups powdered sugar. Whip together using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, blending until smooth.
- Add 2 cups shredded carrots, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ cup pecans, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1 pinch kosher salt. Blend until incorporated.
- Enjoy chilled with the baked Cinnamon-Sugar Wontons.
Notes
This recipe makes about 2 ½ cups (648g) of dip.
This dip keeps really well in the refrigerator, so you can make it in advance for a get-together, then remove from the fridge before guests arrive. Simply cover the bowl it’s in with plastic wrap.
Store the Cinnamon-Sugar Wontons in a sealed container at room temperature. They will become soft if stored in the refrigerator.
If you don't want to make Cinnamon-Sugar Wontons, graham crackers would be a delicious substitute!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 3943IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg
