Description
Sweet Irish potato candies blend nostalgic family flavors with delightful coconut and cream cheese. Pillowy confections melt smoothly, offering a charming Irish-inspired treat that invites you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (8 ounces/226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups (480 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 cups (160 grams) sweetened shredded coconut
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Coating/Topping Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a spacious mixing bowl, blending until achieving a silky, uniform texture.
- Incorporate cocoa powder and vanilla extract, stirring meticulously to ensure complete integration and a rich, smooth consistency.
- Gradually fold in shredded coconut, kneading the mixture until it transforms into a compact, moldable dough.
- For enhanced depth and crunch, gently mix in chopped pecans, distributing them evenly throughout the candy base.
- Using gentle pressure, sculpt the mixture into compact spheres approximating walnut dimensions, ensuring uniform size and shape.
- Optional: Delicately roll each candy sphere in ground cinnamon, creating a traditional coating that adds warm, aromatic complexity.
- Transfer the prepared candies to a refrigerated environment, allowing them to set and firm for a minimum of 2 hours, which enhances texture and flavor melding.
- Once chilled, transfer the Irish potato candies to a sealed container and maintain refrigeration to preserve freshness and structural integrity.
Notes
- Chilling is crucial for achieving the perfect texture, allowing the candies to firm up and develop a more intense flavor profile.
- Adjust sweetness by gradually adding powdered sugar, tasting as you go to find your ideal balance of sweetness.
- For a nut-free version, skip the pecans or replace with toasted coconut flakes for extra crunch and tropical twist.
- Make these treats ahead of time as they store beautifully in the refrigerator for up to a week, making them perfect for advance party prep or unexpected guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg