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This adorable Bunny Carrot Cake Cheese Ball is the most memorable and delicious Easter dessert or appetizer!
I had a conversation last night with a friend/reader who mentioned that I don’t often share photos of the girls here and wondered why.
Honestly, I never gave it too much thought! I love creating for the girls, but I rarely find time to do so when they’re around.
I get so much accomplished during the three hours and 45 minutes they’re at school two days a week. Outside of that, I’m a hot mess like any other mom with the occasional episode at Target, challenge to get them to pick their rooms up or even just getting them dressed to face the day.
It’s easy to get caught up in pretty pictures and think everything is always perfect, but I’m just an average mom finding ways to celebrate everyday life.
After a crazy week, I made this little bunny carrot cake cheese ball as a special after school snack for the girls. We all love my carrot cake muffins and carrot cake cookies, so I knew this would be a hit!
This sweet cream cheese dip filled with carrot cake flavor is sure to be the talk of Easter brunch, a baby shower or birthday party.
Lose the ears and you can serve this for any occasion! This Bunny Carrot Cake Cheese Ball with cream cheese makes the best appetizer, snack or dessert!
I can’t take full credit for the carrot cake cheese ball – my sister put in a special request after we made a Santa Fe cheese ball the other day, suggesting I use carrot cake mix and cream cheese. I decided to top it with cream cheese icing and turn it into a bunny for an extra dose of Easter fun.
Confession? I don’t even like Carrot Cake – okay, at least I didn’t think I did! This is the sweetest blend, with perfect cream cheese icing to carrot cake ratio that even I can’t resist!
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How to Make a Carrot Cake Cheese Ball
- Cheese balls don’t have to be savory! This cheese ball is a sweet treat, balanced by rich cream cheese flavor.
- It is a quick and easy Easter recipe takes just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes to make. You know I love a quick and easy recipe – especially when it’s memorable.
- To make a carrot cake cheese ball, combine softened cream cheese, carrot cake mix and powdered sugar.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Remove the mixture from the refrigerator and shape into a ball. You can use wax paper to avoid sticky hands.
- Meanwhile, combine softened cream cheese, softened butter and powdered sugar (also known as confectioner’s sugar) until smooth.
- Top with icing and spread until smooth.
How to Make a Bunny Cheese Ball
- Cut out bunny ears on card stock.
- Sketch and color in pink with crayon OR download these free printable bunny ears from Ella Claire.
- Insert into the top of your carrot cake cheese ball.
Carrot Cake Cheese Ball Serving Suggestions
You can serve this cream cheese spread with anything firm. Some favorites include:
- graham crackers
- biscoff cookies
- waffle cone pieces
- pretzels
- shortbread cookies
- vanilla wafers
- cinnamon chips
- animal crackers
- apples
More Easy Easter Recipes
- Carrot Bread (Carrot Cake Bread)
- Easter Toffee Recipe
- Bunny Tail Easter Cupcakes
- No Bake Easter Cookies
- Bunny Cinnamon Rolls
You can find a comprehensive list of all my Easter Recipes here – there are over 125 memorable recipes to choose from!
More Creative Cheese Ball Recipes
- Reindeer Bacon Cheddar Cheeseball
- Ornament Cheeseball
- Pesto Cheeseball Wreath
- Funfetti Dessert Snowman Cheese Ball
- Bunny Carrot Cake Cheese Ball
Don’t miss The Ultimate Cheese Ball Guide!
You certainly don’t need to add anything to this sweet little bunny cheeseball, but for an extra unique Easter dessert, you can garnish with edible flowers like pansies!
Did you make this? Rate the recipe and tag me on social @julieblanner!
Carrot Cake Cheese Ball
This adorable Bunny Carrot Cake Cheese Ball is the most memorable and delicious Easter dessert or appetizer!
Ingredients
Cheese Ball Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup carrot cake mix
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Topping Ingredients:
- 2 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, cake mix and powdered sugar. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar and set aside.
- Remove mixture from refrigerator and shape into a ball {you can use wax paper to keep your hands from getting sticky.
- Top with icing and spread until smooth.
Tips
Serve with:
- graham crackers
- biscoff cookies
- waffle cone pieces
- pretzels
- shortbread cookies
- vanilla wafers
- cinnamon chips
- animal crackers
- apples
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1oz, Calories: 217kcal (11%), Carbohydrates: 20g (7%), Protein: 1g (2%), Fat: 14g (22%), Saturated Fat: 8g (40%), Cholesterol: 43mg (14%), Sodium: 172mg (7%), Potassium: 42mg (1%), Sugar: 18g (20%), Vitamin A: 525IU (11%), Calcium: 42mg (4%), Iron: 0.2mg (1%)
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
Hannah says
Fun and yummy recipe! I can’t wait to share it with guests this Easter!
Hannah says
Fun and yummy Easter recipe! I look forward to sharing it with guests this spring!
Pat Miller says
Can’t wait to try on Easter Sunday! And…those bunny years! Such a sweet topping to the sweet topping! 🙂
You rock!
Happy Easter!
Pat
Michael Wurm Jr. says
I thought the carrot cheeseball was epic. This is a winner! Love it, J to the B!
xo Michael
Holly says
Why does everything you make always have to look soooo good! ha. I know I wouldn’t be able to make it look like that….and if only my son would eat what I cook! I am blaming the picky 6 year old eater and not my cooking!
Julie says
Definitely the finicky kiddo, they’re tough! What they like one day they don’t the next. I think there’s enough sugar in this that the girls loved it – they ate it by the spoonful. I didn’t mentioned “carrot.” I hope you have a Happy Easter!