Irish Potato Candy Recipe
Irish Potato Candy is a delightful no-bake treat featuring a creamy mixture of cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and shredded coconut, rolled in cinnamon to resemble small potatoes. This sweet, chewy candy is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you crave a unique, flavorful snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 75 candies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Irish-American
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 package (8 ounces) Philadelphia cream cheese, softened (room temperature)
- 1 stick (4 ounces / 8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened (room temperature)
- 32 ounces confectioner’s sugar (powdered sugar)
- 7 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
- 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch kosher salt (preferably Diamond Crystal)
Coating
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Ensure the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature to facilitate smooth mixing.
- Mix Ingredients: In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, unsalted butter, confectioner’s sugar, shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and kosher salt on low speed. Mix until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Scrape the Bowl: Stop mixing and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl carefully to incorporate any ingredients stuck at the bottom, ensuring an even blend.
- Chill Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for one hour to firm up.
- Shape Candies: After chilling, scoop out small tablespoon-sized rounds of the coconut dough, aiming to make about 75 small balls.
- Roll in Cinnamon: Place the ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Roll each coconut ball in the cinnamon until fully coated to give the candies their characteristic look and flavor.
- Set on Tray: Place the cinnamon-coated candies on a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper. Cover loosely with plastic wrap.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the candies until ready to serve, allowing them to firm up further.
- Serve: Arrange the Irish Potato Candy on a platter or store in a jar for an easy-to-access sweet snack or dessert.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature to achieve a smooth mixture without lumps.
- Use sweetened shredded coconut for the best texture and flavor consistency.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for shaping; do not skip refrigeration.
- Roll candies thoroughly in cinnamon for authentic flavor and appearance.
- Store candies in an airtight container refrigerated for up to one week.
- These candies are soft and creamy, so handle gently when rolling and serving.
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