Description

Coconut Ice is a classic British no-bake confection featuring a sweet, chewy texture with distinct pink and white layers. This traditional treat combines powdered sugar, desiccated coconut, and sweetened condensed milk, flavored with vanilla extract. Perfect as a colorful dessert or candy, it requires minimal preparation and chilling to set into delightful small squares.

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
2 1/2 cups desiccated coconut
14 oz (1 can) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pink food coloring (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare Pan: Line an 8×8-inch square pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the set candy.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sifted powdered sugar and desiccated coconut thoroughly.
Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, mixing until a thick, sticky dough forms that holds together well.
Divide Mixture: Split the mixture evenly into two bowls. Leave one portion white and add a few drops of pink food coloring to the other, stirring until the color is uniform.
Layer the Candy: Firmly press the white mixture evenly into the prepared pan using clean, damp hands or the back of a spoon to create a smooth base layer.
Add Pink Layer: Press the pink-colored mixture evenly over the white layer, smoothing the surface carefully for neat layers.
Chill: Refrigerate the layered mixture for at least 2 hours or until fully set and firm.
Cut and Serve: Once firm, lift the coconut ice out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut into 36 small squares for serving.

Notes

For the best layered appearance, press each layer down firmly before adding the next.
Store the coconut ice in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness for up to 2 weeks.