Amazing 350-Calorie Chocolate Peppermint Potato Salad
Create a delightfully unexpected holiday treat with this Chocolate Peppermint Potato Salad. It brings together the comforting texture of a classic salad with the festive flavors of chocolate and peppermint. This recipe is a fun twist on tradition, perfect for your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert Salad
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large Russet potatoes, peeled and boiled until tender
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies (candy canes)
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Peel and dice the cooled, cooked potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate saucepan, whisk together the heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until it just begins to simmer and the sugar dissolves completely. Do not boil.
- Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the prepared potatoes. Gently fold everything together until the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Fold in the mini marshmallows.
- Cover the bowl and chill the potato salad in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or until completely cold and set. This allows the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, sprinkle the top with the crushed peppermint candies. Add chocolate chips if you desire extra garnish.
- Serve cold and enjoy the surprising combination!
Notes
- For the best texture, make sure your potatoes are fully cooled before mixing with the chocolate dressing.
- You can substitute a dairy-free cream for a lighter version.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint to your taste preference.
- This salad tastes even better the day after it is made.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 350
- Sugar: Approx. 35g
- Sodium: Approx. 150mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Trans Fat: Less than 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 55g
- Fiber: Approx. 4g
- Protein: Approx. 5g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 45mg