Description
Delightfully festive and creative Christmas sweets made to look like edible pine cones, crafted from mashed purple sweet potatoes mixed with cocoa and sugar, then adorned with chocolate-coated corn flakes. These adorable treats are perfect for holiday celebrations, combining a soft, sweet base with a crunchy chocolate exterior.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Mixture
- 350 g purple sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 15 g unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
Decoration
- 1 packet chocolate coated corn flakes
Instructions
- Boil Sweet Potatoes: Place the peeled and chopped sweet potatoes in a pot and cover them with enough water. Bring the water to a boil on high heat, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sweet potatoes are soft and fully cooked.
- Drain and Add Butter: Drain the cooking water completely. While the sweet potatoes are still hot, add the unsalted butter to the pot to allow it to melt and blend easily.
- Mash and Mix: Add the sugar and cocoa powder to the hot sweet potatoes and mash everything together thoroughly using a potato masher until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Shape the Cones: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mashed sweet potato mixture onto a piece of cling wrap. Wrap it tightly and shape it into a cone by molding with your hands, gently tapping the bottom 2-3 times on the kitchen bench to flatten the base, so it stands upright.
- Decorate with Corn Flakes: Unwrap the cling wrap carefully. Begin decorating the cone by inserting the largest pieces of chocolate-coated corn flakes at the bottom side of the cone, pressing them gently to adhere to the mashed sweet potato.
- Continue Layering: Progressively insert smaller pieces of chocolate-coated corn flakes from the bottom toward the top, overlapping them to mimic pine cone scales, until the entire cone is covered beautifully.
- Complete Remaining Cones: Repeat the shaping and decorating process for the remaining sweet potato mixture to make about 10 edible pine cones in total.
Notes
- Use cling wrap to help shape the cones easily without sticking.
- The size of the cones and amount of corn flakes can be adjusted to preference.
- Ensure sweet potatoes are very soft for easier mashing and shaping.
- These treats can be served immediately or chilled briefly before serving.
- Try using other flavored or colored corn flakes for varied looks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Western
Keywords: Christmas sweets, edible pine cones, purple sweet potato dessert, holiday treats, chocolate coated corn flakes
