Traditional Coconut Ice
Pink and white squares of sweet, chewy coconut, no cooking required. A school fete and sweet shop favourite.
- Time20 mins plus setting
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.13 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Line a 20 cm square tin with baking paper, letting it overhang the sides.
- 2
Mix the condensed milk, icing sugar, coconut and vanilla in a large bowl with a wooden spoon until it forms a thick, stiff paste. Use your hands at the end.
5 min - 3
Divide the mixture in half by weight. Press one half into the tin and smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
- 4
Knead the pink food colouring into the other half until evenly pink, then press it on top of the white layer. Press down firmly.
- 5
Chill for 3 hours until firm.
180 min - 6
Lift out with the paper and cut into small squares with a sharp knife. Keeps in the fridge for 2 weeks.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
