Easy Coconut Ice Food

EASY COCONUT ICE

Steps:

• Split the condensed milk between two medium-sized bowls, and mix the red food colour into one of them.
• Add half of the confectioner's sugar to one bowl and half to the other, and stir each bowl.
• Add in half of the desiccated coconut to one bowl and half to the other and mix each bowl again using a fork.
• The mixtures should come together into a shape-able ball at this point.
• Tip the white mixture out onto a work surface that has been sprinkled with confectioner's sugar. Use your hands to shape the mixture into a square that is about 3/4" thick. You can use a rolling pin to ensure the top is flat.
• Do the same with the pink mixture - ensuring the square is the same length/width as the white one. Use a spatula to lift the pink slab and place it on top of the white slab. Squash it down very slightly so that the pink and white layers stick together, and then use a spatula to lift the whole thing onto a tray lined with baking parchment.
• Leave, uncovered to dry for 3-10 hours, and then cut into small cubes.

COCONUT ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the milk, sugar and salt; cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat just until mixture begins to boil. Stir in 1/2 cup coconut. Remove from the heat; let stand for 30 minutes. , Strain, discarding coconut. Place milk mixture in a large bowl; add cream, vanilla and remaining coconut. Cool completely. Freeze in an ice cream freezer according to manufacturer's directions. , Transfer to a 2-qt. freezer container. Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving. Garnish with toasted coconut if desired.

COCONUT ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Combine the milk and cream of coconut in the container of a food processor or blender, and mix thoroughly. Stir in cream and flaked coconut.
• Pour into the container of an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.

COCONUT ICE SQUARES

Steps:

• Using a wooden spoon, mix together the condensed milk and icing sugar in a large bowl. It will get very stiff. Work the coconut into the mix until it's well combined - use your hands, if you like.
• Split the mix into two and knead a very small amount of food colouring into one half. Dust a board with icing sugar, then shape each half into a smooth rectangle and place one on top of the other. Roll with a rolling pin, re-shaping with your hands every couple of rolls, until you have a rectangle of two-tone coconut ice about 3cm thick.
• Transfer to a plate or board and leave uncovered for at least 3 hrs or ideally overnight to set. Cut into squares with a sharp knife and pack into bags or boxes. These will keep for up to a month at least, if stored in an airtight container.

COCONUT ICE - NO COOK EASY VERSION

Steps:

• Using extra icing sugar, dust a square pan (pan size will determine thickness).
• Mix the condensed milk, icing sugar and coconut together in a large bowl until it's fully mixed and stiff.
• Divide in half and tint one half of the mixture pink with the food colouring.
• Press one mixture into the pan gently then top and press with the other mixture.
• Leave to set then cut into cubes or fingers with an oiled knife.
• To store: wrap or layer with waxed or greaseproof paper and store in an airtight container.

EASY COCONUT ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Place the bowl over a pan with about 1cm of simmering water. Do not let the bowl touch the water. Whisk continuously for ten minutes, until the eggs have cooked through and you're left with a thick, custard-like mixture.
• Allow to cool (I place the bowl into a sink of cold water to speed this up), then place in the fridge.
• Meanwhile, whisk the double cream in a large bowl until it forms still peaks. Gently fold through the coconut milk, vanilla extract, coconut flakes and the cooled egg mixture.
• Pour into sealable plastic containers and freeze for 8 hours.
• Bring out of the freezer at least 15 minutes before serving to allow it to soften slightly.

2-INGREDIENT COCONUT ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Combine sweetened condensed milk and coconut milk in a bowl and whisk to combine. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.