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PHILADELPHIA TRADITION
It's Not St. Patrick's Day Without Irish Potato Candy
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5.0 (310)|(2 Reviews)Sweet Philadelphia confections made with cream cheese, powdered sugar, and coconut, rolled in ground cinnamon.
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By Sara Bir (Recipe Developer)β’Published April 23, 2026
β± 1 hr 30 mins (incl. chill)
Simply Recipes / Sara Birπ₯ 140 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Charming trompe-l'Εil appearance that delights everyone.
- The spicy cinnamon coating balances the sweet coconut cream center.
PHILADELPHIA TRADITION
It's Not St. Patrick's Day Without Irish Potato Candy
Despite the name, there are no actual potatoes here! A 100-year-old Philadelphia confection made by kneading cream cheese, butter, coconut, and powdered sugar into mini 'potato' shapes, then rolling them in cinnamon to look like freshly dug spuds. Difficulty: Super Easy.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time0 mins
Total Time1 hr 30 mins (incl. chill)
Servings12 servings
Scale Recipe:
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Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened & 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract & pinch of salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon for rolling
Directions
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Beat cream cheese base
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in vanilla and salt. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, then stir in coconut until a stiff dough forms.
2
Roll mini potatoes in cinnamon
Shape into 1-inch oblong potato shapes. Roll in shallow bowl of ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
3
Chill to firm
Refrigerate on parchment paper for 1 hour to set.
π‘ CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Press a couple of pine nuts or chocolate chips into each potato to look like potato 'eyes'!
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories140 kcal
Protein1g
Carbs22g
Total Fat6g
Sodium: 35mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.β
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Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zestβdelicious.
