Midnight Sun Carrot Dip (Printable)

A vivid roasted carrot and turmeric dip paired with jet-black charcoal crackers for elegant entertaining.

# Ingredient List:

→ Charcoal Crackers

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons activated charcoal powder (food-grade)
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1/3 cup water

→ Roasted Carrot & Turmeric Dip

06 - 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
10 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based alternative
13 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
14 - 1 tablespoon tahini
15 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
16 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
17 - Pinch of black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss chopped carrots with olive oil, sea salt, turmeric, smoked paprika, and cumin. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized. Let cool slightly.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, charcoal powder, and salt. Add olive oil and water, stirring until a dough forms. Knead briefly until smooth.
03 - Roll out the dough very thinly between two sheets of parchment paper. Remove the top sheet and cut dough into desired shapes, such as rectangles or rounds.
04 - Transfer the shaped dough with parchment to a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until crisp. Allow crackers to cool completely.
05 - In a food processor, blend roasted carrots, Greek yogurt (or plant-based alternative), lemon juice, tahini, garlic, honey or maple syrup, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Spoon the dip centrally onto a round board or plate, shaping it into a thick, bright yolk-like circle. Arrange charcoal crackers in a ring around the dip, creating a striking visual contrast.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that actually tastes as good as it looks, because nothing kills the moment like beautiful food that disappoints.
  • Two components that feel restaurant-level fancy but come together in under an hour, giving you that secret chef energy.
  • The dip is impossibly creamy and bright, so good you'll find yourself eating it with a spoon when no one's watching.
02 -
  • Don't let those carrots stay in the oven a second past when they're tender, or they'll start tasting bitter instead of sweet and caramelized.
  • The charcoal crackers need to cool completely before you even think about touching them, or they'll crumble into black sand instead of staying whole.
  • If your dip ever feels too thick, loosen it with a tablespoon of water at a time; you're aiming for something that spreads like a dream but holds its shape.
03 -
  • Buy your activated charcoal powder from a place you trust; it's a small detail that makes an enormous difference in both taste and visual impact.
  • If you're nervous about rolling the dough, remember that imperfect crackers actually look more intentional and artisanal than perfect ones—cracks and irregular edges are features, not flaws.
  • The moment those carrots come out of the oven and you smell them, you'll understand why this dip is worth making over and over.
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