Coconut Ice – No Cook Easy Version

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Coconut Ice - A No Cook Easy Recipe for a Sweet Treat

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

130 min

Level

Very Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	150 ml sweetened condensed milk
	250 g icing sugar , sieved ( powdered or confectioner 's sugar )
	175 g desiccated coconut ( a kind of very fine grate very dry shelf-stable coconut )
	2 -5 drops red food coloring or 2 -5 drops pink food coloring

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

175

Sugar

23g

Fat

Coconut Ice is a popular sweet snack that originated in England and made with coconut and sugar. Thanks to its no-cook recipe and delicious taste, it has become widely popular worldwide, especially in Australia and New Zealand. Coconut Ice can be enjoyed as a dessert or snack and is perfect for a party. It is easy to customize with different food coloring and shape it however you like. If you're a fan of coconut, then you will surely love this easy and quick recipe.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, sieved icing sugar, and desiccated coconut.
2.	Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
3.	Add in 2 -5 drops of red or pink food coloring and gently fold into the mixture until the color is distributed evenly.
4.	Line a square cake pan with parchment paper and smooth the coconut mixture into the pan using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
5.	Let the mixture chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
6.	Once firm, remove the coconut ice from the pan, cut into small squares or rectangles and serve.

PROS

Coconut Ice is a sweet and flavorful snack that can be enjoyed without any baking.

It’s an easy recipe that can be made with simple ingredients.

Coconut provides healthy nutrients and helps to boost heart health.

CONS

The sugar content in Coconut Ice is quite high, and too much consumption can lead to harmful effects on body weight and blood sugar levels.

It is not suitable for people with nut allergies as coconut is a tree nut.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Coconut Ice has the benefits of being made with coconut, which provides several nutrients like manganese, potassium, and copper.
Coconut is also high in antioxidants which help to protect the body from free radicals.
The medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) in coconut help to boost metabolism and aid in weight loss as well.