This adorable Easter bunny dessert cheese ball is the most memorable and deliciously sweet Easter dish.

More often than not, it’s the simple things that bring the most joy and excitement. This bunny carrot cake cheese ball is just that – so easy to make in less than 5 minutes, yet so fun and exciting for everyone!

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After a crazy week, I made this little carrot cake-flavored bunny cheese ball as a special after school snack for the girls.

I decided to top it with cream cheese icing, and I added some cut out bunny ears to turn it into a bunny for an extra dose of Easter fun. Served with crackers and apples, this dip is satisfying and delicious!

We all love my carrot cake muffins and carrot cake cookies, so I knew this would be a hit! Find my favorite 25 easy Easter dessert ideas in this fun recipe collection!

This sweet cream cheese dip filled with carrot cake flavor is a creative Easter appetizer that is sure to be the talk of Easter brunch, a baby shower or birthday party.

Without the charming addition of the ears, you can serve this for any occasion! Even if carrot cake isn’t your favorite, give this a try. This is a great balance, with a perfect cream cheese icing to carrot cake ratio that everyone will love!

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Why You’ll Love this Recipe

Make Ahead – Easy and fast to make.

Feeds a Crowd – Perfect for family gatherings of all kinds, but wonderful as a sweet creative Easter appetizer or dessert!

Carrot Cake Flavor – I love a savory cheese ball, but this one is more of a dessert. I think you’re going to love it as much as we do!

Cheese balls are often savory, like this amazing  Santa Fe cheese ball. But why not mix it up and have a sweet appetizer, snack or dessert, balanced by rich cream cheese flavor.

Shopping List

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  • Cream Cheese
  • Carrot Cake Mix
  • Powdered Sugar

Substitutions and Variations

  • Cream Cheese – I just used regular cream cheese, but you could use low fat or Neufchâtel cheese.
  • Carrot Cake Mix – This recipe uses a simple boxed cake mix. You could also substitute with a spice cake mix for a different flavor profile. Save the rest of the cake mix for another cream cheese ball later.
  • Powdered Sugar – Confectioner’s sugar is used to sweeten it up just a little.
  • Add in – Mix in 8 ounces of whipped topping and serve in a bowl as a soft dip.
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Tools to Use

Add Bunny Ears

  • 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.
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Tips

  • While it’s considered safe to eat flour from boxed cake mixes, you can easily heat treat the cake mix before using in this recipe if you have any safety concerns.
  • Make sure cream cheese is softened before mixing. This will ensure the cream cheese is smooth and doesn’t have lumps.
  • Use wax paper to shape the cheese ball to keep your hands clean.
  • 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!

Shortcuts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there other cheeses I can use?

Cream cheese is really easy and convenient to use, along with Neufchatel cheese because they are semi-soft and keep their shape. You could use creme fraiche or mascarpone to create a soft dip that you could serve in a bowl.

Do I need to put the frosting on the cheese ball?

No, the dip on its own tastes amazing. I added the frosting for a beautiful and sweet layer. And the white icing made it look more like a bunny.

Make Ahead

  1. Remove cream cheese from refrigerator a couple of hours before making bunny cheese ball to soften it.
  2. Involve your kids – have them make the bunny ears while you’re making the dip!
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Serving Suggestions

You can serve this dessert style Easter bunny cheese ball with anything sturdy enough to scoop it up. Some of our favorites include:

  • graham crackers
  • biscoff cookies
  • waffle cone pieces
  • pretzels
  • shortbread cookies
  • vanilla wafers
  • cinnamon chips
  • animal crackers
  • apples

How to Store

  • At Room Temperature – Leave out for serving up to 2 hours.
  • Refrigerate – Cover and store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, but it won’t last that long.
  • Freeze – I don’t recommend freezing this because the consistency of the cream cheese will change.

Dietary Considerations

  • Vegetarian
  • Choose a Gluten Free cake mix to eliminate gluten
  • Nut Free
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East Bunny Cheese Ball

This adorable Easter bunny cheese ball is a sweet, memorable and delicious Easter dessert or appetizer!
Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 10
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Ingredients  

Cheese Ball Ingredients

Topping Ingredients:

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.

Julie’s Tips

Serve with:
  • graham crackers
  • biscoff cookies
  • waffle cone pieces
  • pretzels
  • shortbread cookies
  • vanilla wafers
  • cinnamon chips
  • animal crackers
  • apples
Serving: 1oz | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 42mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.

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How to Make

  1. Mix – Combine softened cream cheese with carrot cake mix and powdered sugar.
  2. Chill – Place in refrigerator to chill as directed, then shape into a ball.
  3. Make Frosting – Mix softened cream cheese, softened butter, and powdered sugar. Spread icing over dip. Add bunny ears, if desired.

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