Carrot Cake Cheese Ball

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup grated carrots, divided
  • 1/2 cup well-drained canned crushed pineapple
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut chips, lightly toasted
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • Cinnamon graham crackers, vanilla wafers and apple slices

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup carrots, pineapple, raisins, honey, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Shape cheese mixture into a ball (mixture will be soft). Wrap; refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, roll cheese ball in coconut, pecans and remaining 1/4 cup carrots. Serve with graham crackers, vanilla wafers and apple slices.

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