Irish Potatoes
This vegetarian builds cream cheese, softened and dry shredded coconut into a satisfying meal you can have ready in about 55 minutes. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 7 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for large pot. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and the pinch of salt.
- Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, beating after each addition, until a thick, stiff dough forms.
- Fold in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed, then cover and chill the mixture for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop out small portions and roll them between your palms into little potato-shaped ovals, roughly 3 cm long.
- Roll each piece in the ground cinnamon until fully coated so they resemble small potatoes.
- Arrange on a tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set before serving, and keep any leftovers chilled.
You'll use: Large pot
Ingredient substitutions
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
Tips & common questions
How long does Irish Potatoes take to make?
About 55 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 7 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of butter?
Try olive oil (¾ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Irish Potatoes vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Irish Potatoes is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Irish Potato Kenya.jpg (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.