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    Home » Family Friendly Recipes » Homemade Gifts

    No Cook Easy Coconut Ice Recipe

    Dec 12, 2016 · 24 Comments

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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 twelve of the Eats Amazing Advent Calendar and today I have a delicious treat to share with you - my 3 ingredient, super easy coconut ice recipe.

    Easy Coconut Ice recipe - Just 3 ingredients to make this delicious treat - homemade present idea from Eats Amazing UK

    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!

    Easy recipe for Coconut Ice - Just 3 ingredients to make this delicious treat - homemade present idea from Eats Amazing UK

    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 just one tin of condensed milk and half of the icing sugar and coconut.

    Super easy recipe for Coconut Ice - Just 3 ingredients to make this delicious treat - homemade present idea from Eats Amazing UK

    Easy Coconut Ice

    Ingredients:

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

    Method: 

    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 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), and stir in until the mixture is a completely pink.

    Add the remaining 325g 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 or packing into pretty cellophane bags ready to gift to your favourite people!

    How to make easy Coconut Ice - Just 3 ingredients to make this delicious treat - homemade gift idea from Eats Amazing UK

    As I mentioned above, this post is part of the 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 the new Advent Calendar page too, 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: 

    5 Minute Chocolate Fudge - 4 Ways!

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    Fruit & Nut Chocolate Buttons

    Easy Fruit and Nut Chocolate Buttons Recipe - great idea for homemade Christmas gifts kids can make from Eats Amazing UK

    Snowflake Pretzels

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    Reindeer Treat Bags

    Reindeer Treat Bags - quick and easy fun Christmas food idea kids can make themselves - perfect homemade gift for teachers family and friends from Eats Amazing UK

    Or for more delicious treat ideas and recipes, check out the Desserts and Sweet Treats section here on the Eats Amazing blog or pop over and follow my Desserts and Treats Pinterest board for recipe inspiration all the year around!

    Grace

    Super easy recipe for Coconut Ice - Just 3 ingredients to make this delicious treat - homemade present idea from Eats Amazing UK
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    4.86 from 7 votes

    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. 

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    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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    Just 3 ingredients to make this delicious Coconut Ice recipe - a classic sweet treat and easy homemade gift idea #easyrecipe #giftideas #diygift #christmasgifts #christmasgiftideas #coconut #sweettooth #treats

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    1. Claire says

      February 23, 2017 at 3:50 pm

      So glad I found this link. I live just outside the city and can never find coconut ice in our sweet shops. I have to wait for our holidays to the seaside to buy some. Can't wait to give this a go 🙂

      Reply
      • Grace says

        February 24, 2017 at 5:43 am

        Thank you for commenting, I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    2. Catherine says

      July 04, 2017 at 8:42 am

      5 stars
      Hi this looks lovely definitely going to have a go at this. How long does it keep for?

      Reply
      • Grace Hall says

        August 06, 2017 at 12:50 am

        Thank you! Once dried and wrapped (or popped into an air tight container) the coconut ice should last for 2-3 weeks stored in a cool dry place.

        Reply
    3. Glenn Potter says

      July 19, 2017 at 9:08 am

      5 stars
      How long does it last?

      Reply
      • Grace Hall says

        August 06, 2017 at 12:49 am

        Hi there, once dried and wrapped (or popped into an air tight container) the coconut ice should last for 2-3 weeks stored in a cool dry place.

        Reply
    4. Belinda Neal says

      October 28, 2017 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      Hi,
      Do you need to cook the condensed milk in a pan for 3 hours before use or can you use it straight from the tin? As some recipes haven't worked the milk has just run out?

      Reply
      • Grace Hall says

        October 28, 2017 at 9:43 pm

        Hi Belinda, you don't need to cook the condensed milk at all, it's straight from the tin. I've made this many times and it works with both the Nestle and the supermarket own brands of condensed milk if that helps at all? Once you've mixed it all together, the icing sugar helps it to set. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    5. Christine Parkins says

      March 27, 2018 at 11:42 am

      Great I work in a nursing home doing activities with the elderly and have started cooking but find it difficult to use our kitchen so am looking for resipies I don't have to cook we have a fridge in our activities room any help would be appreciated I have done your coconut ice which they enjoyed thankyou from chris Parkins

      Reply
      • Grace Hall says

        March 27, 2018 at 1:07 pm

        Hi Christine, so glad they enjoyed the recipe! You might also enjoy my 5 minute chocolate fudge which is a similar - no-cook recipe: https://www.eatsamazing.co.uk/family-friendly-recipes/dessert-sweet-treat-recipes/super-easy-5-minute-3-ingredient-fudge-4-ways

        Reply
    6. Katie Unsworth says

      March 03, 2019 at 4:46 pm

      This recipe is perfect! My favourite Turkish sweet. After living in the Northern part of Cyprus for most of my life, all the Turkish sweet shops had this in them, but after moving to the UK, I could not find it, so I thought what better way to get it than to make it myself. I’ve recommended this recipe to lots of people now and it’s delicious!

      Reply
      • Grace Hall says

        March 03, 2019 at 10:32 pm

        Thank you so much for the lovely feedback, it's so easy to make yourself isn't it, and just as delicious (if not more so!). So glad you enjoyed the recipe!

        Reply
      • Nosheen says

        October 13, 2020 at 12:45 am

        I have just made a batch of this. The texture is brilliant & although it still needs to dry out it tastes amazing. Thank you so much. The ones I get in the shops don't have enough coconut in them so was looking for something I could make myself. And it's so easy

        Reply
    7. Anna Williams says

      October 24, 2019 at 1:02 pm

      5 stars
      How long does this last for once you have made it? I've just made it and it tastes amazing!

      Reply
      • Grace Hall says

        June 27, 2020 at 1:54 pm

        Hi Anna, this should last for up to a month in a cool dry place. Make sure it has dried out properly before wrapping well and storing in an airtight container. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    8. Nosheen says

      October 13, 2020 at 12:46 am

      5 stars
      I have just made a batch of this. The texture is brilliant & although it still needs to dry out it tastes amazing. Thank you so much. The ones I get in the shops don't have enough coconut in them so was looking for something I could make myself. And it's so easy

      Reply
    9. Amy L Jones says

      March 04, 2021 at 11:29 am

      5 stars
      Made this for Christmas gifts, tastes and looks lovely. I'm also still eating it, been stored in airtight container in the fridge and still as good as the day i made it!

      Reply
    10. PATRICIA says

      December 01, 2024 at 11:55 am

      THESE LOOK SO DELICIOUS AND PRETTY EASY TO MAKE.
      THANK YOU FOR SHARING

      Reply
    11. Jim says

      December 21, 2024 at 4:15 pm

      4 stars
      Hi all,
      I just made this waiting for it to dry the bits I nibbled taste great.
      A small tip as yes it's hard to stir but put the condensed milk in the microwave a few minutes or stand the mixing dish in hot water till soft will really help.
      Chocolate fudge next.

      Reply
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