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Irish Potato Candy for St. Patrick’s Day. January 30, 2025 by Olivia. January 30, 2025 By Olivia in DESSERT. Jump to Recipe In case you’ve never heard of Irish Potatoes, they are a Philadelphia treat that shows up around St. Patrick’s Day each year. Named for looking like little potatoes, Irish Potatoes are a confection of cream cheese and coconut, rolled in cinnamon. Inspired by this delicious treat, I decided it was about time I made Irish Potato Candy Ice Cream! Despite its Irish name, Irish Potato Candy actually originated in Philadelphia, where Irish-American communities popularized the treat in the early 1900s. It’s often associated with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, particularly among Irish immigrant families who wanted a sweet, festive snack that honored their roots. Step 1 In a large bowl, using a handheld mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and salt until fluffy and smooth, about 1 minute. (Alternatively, use a stand mixer fitted with It’s common to see potato candy pop up around the month of March for St Patrick’s Day. If you’re looking for more delicious St. Patrick’s Day treats to celebrate with this year, check these out next: Irish Bread Pudding, Lucky Charms Cookies and Thumbprint Cookies. Ingredients You Will Need: The ingredients for Irish potato candy are Irish potato candies are coconut buttercream bonbons rolled in cinnamon to look like little potatoes — a uniquely Philadelphia candy for St. Patrick’s Day. Irish potatoes are neither Irish nor potatoes. Yet this sweet, no-bake confection makes one of the Philadelphia area’s most beloved St. Patrick’s Day food traditions, with a very It’s believed that Irish potato candy originated in Philadelphia in the late 19th or early 20th century. Irish immigrants living there supposedly wanted to celebrate their heritage on St. Patrick’s Day, and this quick and easy candy recipe was born. This Irish potato candy is actually made by rolling a buttery coconut mixture into balls Home » St. Patrick's Day » Irish Potato Candy. Irish Potato Candy. By Rebecca Hubbell on February 13, 2018 | Updated January 31, 2022 | 22 Comments. 50 minutes mins A Saint Patrick’s Shamrock Surprise! In addition to traditional St. Patrick’s Day food like boiled potatoes, corned beef & cabbage, soda bread, and Irish coffee, think how much fun you’ll have to share these no-bake candy “cookie” pinwheels. They’re super easy to make and fun to roll out & roll up! Though the original recipe can’t be attributed to a single maker, a 1911 cookbook includes a recipe similar to the ones still used today to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. They remain a delightful regional tradition often made at home and by candymakers and are sold seasonally in candy shops and grocery stores.
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