An Australian White Christmas

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 1

An Australian White Christmas recipe for a festive treat

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

2 hr 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

349

Sugar

23g

Fat

16g

An Australian White Christmas is a sweet treat that is traditionally enjoyed during the Christmas season. This dessert is a popular variation of the classic fruitcake and is often served alongside other festive desserts. The combination of rice bubbles, glace cherries, desiccated coconut, and sultanas creates a crunchy and chewy texture that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. The recipe also calls for Copha, which is a type of vegetable shortening commonly used in Australian cooking. This dessert is perfect for sharing with family and friends during the holiday season.

Instructions

1.	Grease and line a 20cm square cake tin with baking paper.
2.	In a large bowl, mix the rice bubbles, powdered milk, desiccated coconut, glace cherries, and sultanas together until well combined.
3.	Melt the Copha in a saucepan over low heat.
4.	Add the melted Copha to the bowl of dry ingredients and mix well.
5.	Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
6.	Place the tin in the fridge for at least 2 hours or until firm.
7.	Once set, remove the White Christmas from the tin and cut it into small squares to serve.

PROS

An easy-to-make festive treat that is perfect for sharing with family and friends.

The White Christmas can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, making it a convenient dessert to prepare ahead of time.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although the White Christmas is not particularly healthy, it does contain coconut which is a good source of fiber and healthy fats. The chromium in the glace cherries may also help regulate blood sugar levels.

	1 1/2 cups rice bubbles
	1 cup full cream powdered milk
	1 cup desiccated coconut
	2/3 cup glace cherries ( red & green mixture )
	1/4 cup sultana
	1 cup icing sugar
	250 g Copha