Sunday 25 November 2012

Coconut Ice



Today I've got something a bit different for you guys. I love cooking and I've wanted to post some of my favourite recipes on here for ages now. I've been a bit poorly lately with the worst cold ever and nothing would shift it. This meant that we've been stuck inside for the past couple of weeks, only braving the cold for quick Sainsburys trips. Yesterday cabin fever truly began to set in and whenever it does, we end up baking. I decided to go for something simple, quick and sickly sweet - coconut ice. I remember making this a lot when I was a child so that shows just how easy it is to do. I was shocked when my friend told me he had never had coconut ice before (deprived child!) so I figured I would share the recipe with all of you. Theres only a few ingredients involved and it takes no time at all so this is the perfect thing to make if your sweet tooth requires instant satisfaction. It also makes for a great homemade gift.

Ingredients
200g Carnation Condensed Milk
225g Icing sugar, sieved
175g Desiccated coconut
Pink/red food colouring

Method
1) Mix together the condensed milk and icing sugar. Then stir in the coconut. The mixture should be very stiff, just keep stirring until it all comes together.

2) At this point you can add the food colouring. Traditional coconut ice is half pink & half white. You can either make it all pink like I have done or you can divide the mixture in half & add food colouring to one half. Keep mixing until you have an even colour.

3) Line a square tin with greaseproof paper. Then pour the mixture into the tin and form into an even layer. If you're making the two-tone version layer the white coconut ice first and then press both layers firmly together.

4) Leave for 2-3 hours until firm and cut into squares. A helpful tip is to heat up a sharp knife with hot water first to get the edges looking clean. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and use within 3 weeks (if you manage not to eat it all by the end of the day!).

Its so easy to make & requires literally no cooking skills whatsoever! Best of all, its pure sugary perfection. Let me know if any of you decide to make this or if you'd like to see more recipe posts on my blog!

23 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, I've not had coconut ice in ages! It's so prettty!

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  2. Riiiight, making jars of this as Christmas presents! looks really east like rocky road, love anything that I can't over bake x

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  3. I have had such a coconut ice craving lately, perfectly timed post!

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  4. I would love to see more cooking posts on your blog! :)
    These have to be the prettiest sweet treats i've ever seen! xx

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  5. These looks so amazing, I need to make some! It looks so simple as well, perfect for a baking novice like myself! xx
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  6. Perfect! I'll be adding this to my Christmas baking list - didn't realise it was so simple!

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  7. I love coconut and this looks so pretty. Best make a batch of this soon. :)

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  8. Oh my god, they're so pretty I wouldn't want to eat them! (But I would..) xo

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  9. this looks way too yummy. must try! x

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  10. Droooooool. I bloody love coconut ice, haven't had it for years though and never realised it was so easy to make yourself! Epic craving for some right now, bloody slimming world... x

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  11. I have always wanted to try coconut ice because it looks so nice (: This would make a perfect Christmas gift for someone. I'd love to see more recipes, I love baking. xx

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  12. oooh I want! and its PINK! :D xo

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  13. It's pink! And so very pretty! I really need to try this soon and would really love to see more recipes on your blog in the future!

    x
    Sabrina
    apixiesviewonfashion.com

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  14. I had no idea how to make coconut ice. I must try this xx
    Love from Ella @ Belle Vintage

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  15. Yum I used to love coconut Ice when I was younger! Hope I can make some of this soon as my mouths watering looking at them!
    Daniella x

    http://daniella-r.blogspot.co.uk

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  16. I love coconut so I'm definitely going to try these! How cute would they be in red and green for Christmas! x

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  17. These sound yummy!

    Gillian x

    www.glamupeveryday.com

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