A pristine white mountain of shaved ice is riveting against the backdrop of a traditional Korean bowl. The dessert is generously studded with golden-hued caramelized new potatoes, contrasting beautifully against the pure white ice. Ribbons of honey, glistening in the light, cascade down the ice, pooling at the bottom of the bowl. A generous dusting of ground cinnamon adds an earthy touch, while sprigs of fresh mint atop the dessert add a pop of vibrant green, enhancing the overall aesthetics of the dish.

New Potato Honey Bingsu

Name: New Potato Honey Bingsu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 10 new potatoes peeled and diced; 4 cups shaved ice; 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground; few sprigs mint leaves fresh for garnish; 1 tablespoon butter

A sweet, layered potato and ice dessert.

Category Dessert

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Korean

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · May 05, 2025

A little about this dish

This herein is a unique take on a dessert, inspired by flavors of the Korean cuisine and focusing on new potatoes. Not a usual dessert ingredient, new potatoes offer a subtle sweetness and when caramelized, can turn into a delightful dessert that's quite intriguing

Ingredients (for 2)

New potatoes — 10 — peeled and diced
Shaved ice — 4 cups
Honey — 1/2 cup
Granulated sugar — 1/4 cup
Cinnamon — 1 teaspoon — ground
Mint leaves — few sprigs — fresh for garnish
Butter — 1 tablespoon

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔥🍳🧈

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium heat.
Step 2 — 🍳🥔🥔

Add 10 peeled and diced new potatoes into the pan, cook them until golden brown.
Step 3 — 🍳🥔🍬

Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar to the pan and keep stirring until the potatoes are coated and caramelized.
Step 4 — 🍧🥔🍚

To serve, pile up 4 cups of shaved ice in a bowl, spread the caramelized potatoes on top.
Step 5 — 🍨🍯🧂

Drizzle generously with 1/2 cup of honey and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
Step 6 — 🍧🌿👌

Garnish your serving with a few fresh sprigs of mint leaves.

A final fox tip

Though unconventional in dessert usage, potatoes have a history in sweet dishes. Irish potato candy is one wonderful example. Bingsu is traditionally a dessert made with shaved ice and various toppings, ideal for a misty, not too hot day. If desired, cinnamon can be swapped with ground nutmeg or even a sprinkle of cacao. Kids can help drizzle the honey or garnish the dessert.