Easy Condensed Milk Coconut Ice Food

SUPER EASY COCONUT ICE

Steps:

• Watch our recipe video before you start!
• Mix together the condensed milk and icing sugar. Stir in the coconut (mixture should be very stiff) and divide in half. Colour one half of the mixture pale pink and keep mixing until you have an even colour.
• Double-line a small plastic box with baking parchment or cling film before placing the white coconut ice in the bottom, pressing it into a bar shape. Form the pink coconut ice into a similar shape and press firmly together.
• Chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours or until firm, then cut into squares. You can leave this at room temperature to set but it will take longer. Keep in an airtight container ideally in the fridge and use within 2 weeks. Perfect to make with children for school fairs or presents... Dress them up in a glass jar or fancy box with a bow on top for a beautiful homemade gift.. Now you've mastered the original try a chocolatey twist to your coconut ice recipe.. Try making adding melted dark chocolate into one half of the mixture.

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.

COCONUT ICE

Steps:

• Line the base and sides of a 20cm/8in square baking tin with baking paper.
• Combine the condensed milk and icing sugar in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Add the desiccated coconut and mix again until thoroughly combined. Weigh the mixture and divide in half. Spoon one half into the prepared tin and spread level using either clean hands or the back of a spoon - you might find it easier to lightly dampen your hands first. Press into a smooth, even layer.
• Add a tiny amount of pink food colouring paste to the remaining mixture in the bowl and mix again until evenly coloured. Press this pink mixture over the white coconut ice in a smooth layer. Cover and leave to firm up overnight.
• The next day, turn the mixture out of the tin onto a chopping board and cut into 40 small squares to serve.

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.