Pink Coconut Ice

Posted 2013-05-12 by Oxford Explorerfollow
Bars of pink coconut ice


Coconut ice is incredibly sweet and a delicious little treat. It's very simple to make and will stay fresh for up to two weeks in an air tight container. This makes it ideal to be given as a handmade present. There's no cooking involved so children can be involved in every step of the process.

Time: 20 minutes plus 30 minutes left to firm up in the middle of the activity
Age: Any Age
Level: Easy

Materials
  • 375g icing sugar
  • 130ml condensed milk
  • 190g desiccated coconut
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 drops of vanilla extract (or vanilla essence)
  • A few drops of red food colouring (if you use just a few drops then the coconut ice will be pink)
  • Baking parchment (greaseproof paper)
  • Cookie cutters
  • Rolling pin


  • Method
  • Sift the icing sugar into a large bowl.



  • Add the condensed milk and give it a mix with a spoon.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well until it forms together.
  • Leave for half an hour to firm up as this will make it easier to roll out. This break is ideal for toddlers as they don't always have a very long attention span.



  • Dust your work surface with icing sugar and over a rolling pin and then roll out the coconut ice until it's about 2cm thick.



  • Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes or just use a knife to cut bars.



  • Decorate by sifting a little icing sugar over the top or use cake decorations like little silver balls to add a festive feel. Picking up silver balls with finger tips and decorating the coconut ice has the added benefit of helping to strengthen fine motor skills.

  • Little stars are perfect as a Christmas present


    These quantities are enough to make two lovely gifts. You can always double up if you want to make more.



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