No Cook Easy Coconut Ice Recipe (2024)

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This 3 ingredient, no-cook easy coconut ice recipe couldn't be easier to make - it takes just 5 minutes to prepare this delicious homemade gift idea!

It’s day twelveofthe Eats Amazing Advent Calendarandtoday I have a delicious treat to share with you - my 3 ingredient, super easy coconut ice recipe.

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Along with my 2 ingredient fudge, this easy recipe is an absolute staple in my homemade gift repertoire - it wouldn't be Christmas without making several batches of my no cook coconut ice! I've been making this classic coconut ice for years and it's my most requested recipe.

Be sure to check out my recipe video so you can see just how easy this is to make!

Because I am part of a wonderfully large family, for the last 10 years I have made most of my Christmas presents. Every year I set aside a day or two in the run up to the big day and make piles and piles of homemade sweets for the whole family, and this easy coconut ice is always the first recipe I start with. It's quick, easy to make and looks and tastes amazing!

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This recipe makes a really big batch of coconut ice - I cut mine into 8 square's worth, but if you don't need so much, you can easily cut the recipe in half by using justone tin of condensed milk and half of the icing sugar and coconut.

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Easy Coconut Ice

Ingredients:

  • 2 400g tins sweetened condensed milk
  • 700g icing sugar
  • 650g desiccated coconut
  • pink gel food colouring (optional)

Method:

Line a smallrectangular bakingtrayor cake tin with baking parchment. If you don’t have any, tin foil also works well.

In a large bowl, mix one tin ofcondensed milk with 350g of the icing sugar. Mix well, then add 325g of the desiccated coconut and stir again until thoroughly combined (the mixture may be quite stiff and hard to stir, but do persevere!).

Tip into your prepared tray or tin and press down to form a thin layer.

In the same bowl, tip in the second tin of condensed milk and mix with the remaining 350g of icing sugar. Add the food colouring (if using), andstir in until the mixture is a completely pink.

Add the remaining 325gdesiccated coconut and stir until combined. Gently tip into the tray and press down to form a second layer over the first.

Leave the tray out to dry over night. Once the topfeels hardened to touch, carefullytip the slab of coconut ice out ontoa large chopping board, peel off the baking parchment/tin foil and leave to dry for a few more hours.

Cut intobars, squares or even prettyshapes using cookie cutters and leave to dry a little longer before serving up or packing into pretty cellophane bags ready to gift to your favourite people!

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As I mentioned above, this post is part ofthe Eats Amazing Fun Food Advent Calendar. Every day from now until Christmas I’m sharing a new festive food idea here on the blog and I’m announcing them over on thenewAdvent Calendar pagetoo, so do click on the link, bookmark it and pop back each day to see the latest new post!

Looking for more quick and easy homemade gift recipes? Check out these yummy ideas:

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Or for more delicious treat ideas and recipes, check out the Desserts and Sweet Treatssectionhere on the Eats Amazing blog or pop over and follow myDesserts and TreatsPinterest board for recipe inspiration all the year around!

Grace

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Easy Coconut Ice

This 3 ingredient no-cook easy coconut ice recipe couldn't be easier to make! It takes just 5 minutes to prepare this delicious homemade gift idea!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Total Time10 minutes mins

Course: Dessert, Gift

Cuisine: British, Christmas

Servings: 72 squares

Calories: 115kcal

Author: Grace

Ingredients

  • 2 x 400 g tins sweetened condensed milk
  • 700 g icing sugar
  • 650 g desiccated coconut
  • pink gel food colouring (optional)

Metric - US Cups/Ounces

Instructions

  • Line a small rectangular baking tray or cake tin with baking parchment. If you don’t have any, tin foil also works well.

  • In a large bowl, mix one tin of condensed milk with half of the icing sugar. Mix well, then add half of the desiccated coconut and stir again until thoroughly combined (the mixture may be quite stiff and hard to stir, but do persevere!). Tip into your prepared tray or tin and press down to form a thin layer.

  • In the same bowl, tip in the second tin of condensed milk and mix with the remaining icing sugar. Add the food colouring (if using), and stir in until the mixture is a completely pink. Add the remaining desiccated coconut and stir until combined. Gently tip into the tray and press down to form a second layer over the first.

  • Leave the tray out to dry over night. Once the top feels hardened to touch, carefully tip the slab of coconut ice out onto a large chopping board, peel off the baking parchment/tin foil and leave to dry for a few more hours.

  • Cut into bars, squares or even pretty shapes using cookie cutters and leave to dry a little longer before serving up.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

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FAQs

Why did my coconut ice not set? ›

Why won't my Coconut Ice set? This is usually due to incorrect measurements or not leaving it for long enough in the fridge. However, it can be down to the ingredients, some brands of sugar and coconut will work better than others. Before setting, the mixture should be very stiff when mixing.

What is coconut ice made of? ›

What is Coconut Ice? Despite its name, there's no ice in coconut ice – just icing sugar, condensed milk, desiccated coconut and red food dye. That's it! This sweet and colourful fudge is traditionally made in two layers, with a white layer on the bottom and a pale pink layer on top.

Does coconut ice go bad? ›

Coconut ice will keep for up to 3 weeks storied in an airtight container in the fridge. The coconut cream in this version of coconut ice intensifies the coconut flavour, resulting in a delicious moist morsel.

Why is coconut ice pink and white? ›

Pink food colouring is sometimes added, often on half of the sweet, resulting in pink and white colouration. This is done by layering the coloured mixture with a separate layer of uncoloured product, and then slicing the result into individual pieces.

Why didn't my homemade ice cream get hard? ›

The first thing to look at is the recipe. Have you added too much sugar, salt or alcohol? They will lower the freezing point of the mixture. And too much of any of these ingredients could stop the ice cream freezing altogether.

Why is my ice cream not firming up? ›

A warmer base will hinder crystallization and leave you with a soupy mess, even after a proper churning. A good rule of thumb here is to age your ice cream base overnight. Not only will your base cool to the ideal working temperature, but the texture will thicken up, making for creamier ice cream as a result.

How much sugar is in coconut ice? ›

Additional information
Weight0.12 kg
Nutritional Values Per 100gEnergy kcal/kj 456/1905 Fat 19.8g of which Saturates 12.1g Carbohydrate 63.4g of which sugars 60.7g Protein 2.7g Salt 0.3g
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Why is coconut ice called coconut ice? ›

But this dessert's name is very misleading. There's no ice in coconut ice — it's actually a room-temperature sweet with a long history. But this confection does feature a lot of coconut flavor. This simple concoction features fresh or desiccated coconut flakes and sugar.

Why is it called coconut ice? ›

It's called coconut ice as it's made predominantly from coconut, but looks like little blocks of pink and white ice.

How can you tell if ice is bad? ›

If the ice at the shoreline is cracked or squishy, you should stay off. Don't go on the ice during thaws and watch out for thin, clear or honeycomb shaped ice. Dark snow and dark ice are other signs of weak spots.

How do you know if coconut tastes bad? ›

Taste: If you crack open the coconut and taste the meat or water, it should have a fresh, slightly sweet taste. If it tastes sour or off, it may have gone bad.

How can you tell if a coconut is still good? ›

If you've had the coconut for a while, there are a few things to look out for to determine if a coconut is bad. First, check the exterior for any visible signs of damage or cracks. If the shell appears to be moldy or has black spots, it's likely that the coconut has gone bad.

Why is coconut ice cream black? ›

Its jet-black colour is completely natural and comes from charcoal. Black Coconut is also good for your wellbeing: thanks to the natural properties of charcoal (made from coconut ash) this ice cream is a great remedy against bloating and poor digestion.

What happens when coconut turns pink? ›

It is the presence of phenol compounds that makes the coconut water and meat turn pink. But don't worry! It's absolutely safe to consume, unless it seems or looks rotten. The pink color is an indication of the presence of antioxidants, which also extends to certain health benefits.

Why is my coconut ice cream grainy? ›

Sometimes it coalesces in the machine and feels grainy." Little blobs of un-emulsified coconut fat will only grow under agitation from an ice cream maker, and once they do, you can't get rid of them.

Why does some coconut water not turn pink? ›

Temperature, age, sugar content, and how long the water has been exposed to air can all affect the coloration of coconut water. It's similar to how an apple turns brown after being cut and exposed to the air.

What temperature does coconut water freeze? ›

3 freezing point of coconut water (Brix 3.5) was-2.4 0 C.

How do you thicken coconut milk for ice cream? ›

Stir in the cornstarch to the reserved ½ cup coconut milk until well combined. Add cornstarch/coconut milk mixture to the saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cornstarch is completely cooked and ice cream base has thickened.

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