Coconut Ice (Plain and Mint)
Homemade Coconut Ice recipe – plain and mint favored recipe – Make this popular candy at home without all the preservatives
I made Coconut Ice, once, a long time ago. Today, I decided to make it again.
It is really quick to make and not full of the preservatives found in some store-bought types.
The other thing is…. well, I have not made a Coconut anything in a while, and my craving has started up again !
I think that I mentioned before, I am a total Coconut freak. And I am sure my blog has gone through some withdrawals as well 😉 .
The Coconut Ice is so easy to make. Mix, color and shape ! No cooking, no baking.
Go ahead, treat the kiddies (and yourself) to some homemade candy today.
I made some plain and mint flavored for today’s post.
TIP:
- In very hot weather, leave the Coconut Ice in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
- During cooler weather, outside the refrigerator will be okay.
- Although I am not sure how long they would last out in the open for all to see !
More Candy recipes you might like:
Coconut Ice (Plain and Mint)
Coconut Ice (Plain and Mint)
Ingredients
- 4 cups Icing Sugar Powdered Sugar
- ½ t Cream of Tartar
- 4 cups Desiccated Coconut
- 1 can 397g Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 t Vanilla Essence
- ½ t Peppermint Essence
- Green Food Coloring see note below
- Pink Food Coloring
Instructions
- Sift together the Icing Sugar and Cream of Tarter – add the Coconut and mix well
- Add the Condensed Milk – the mixture will be very stiff (I used a plastic sandwich bag over each hand, and mixed it all up with my hands – almost as if you are kneading)
- Transfer 1/4 of the mixture to a separate bowl – add the Peppermint Essence and a drop or two of Green Food coloring to this and use the knead method again to mix it very well – keep aside
- Add the Vanilla Essence to the remaining 3/4 of the Coconut mixture – use same method to mix
- Transfer the same amount as in step 3 to a separate bowl and add a few drops of Pink Food Coloring to this – mix again until the color is right
- Spray two 20 x 20 cm dishes ( 8 x 8 inch) with cooking spray.
- Use half of the mixture and press into the bottom of your dish – do the same with the other half into the second dish
- Press the Peppermint flavored Coconut on top of one of the dishes containing a white layer – even it out
- Repeat step 7 with the Pink colored Coconut in the second dish
- Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes and cut into cubes or whatever shape you prefer (deep Cookie cutters works very well!)
Notes
- Do not use too much green food coloring as the Peppermint is green as well
These are looking delicious.
Patent Lawyer
Looks light and delicious! Loved and pinned. Thank you for sharing this at MightyCrafty Mondays…
Such a "cool" idea! Thanks for joining the party at One Creative Weekend! I hope to see you back today.
Sounds delish!
Thanks for joining Keep Calm & Link Up last week! We hope to see you again this Thursday evening! xo, Meredith @ http://www.waittilyourfathergetshome.com
Yum, sounds fabulous! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!
I have never had this, it sounds wonderful! I would love the mint. Thanks for linking up on Super Sweet Sunday.
Stephanie
Love coconut! This sounds so good and would make a very pretty addition to a dessert/candy tray! Thanks for sharing on Busy Monday!
Linda this looks terrific. Hopping over and following along from Freedom Friday xo
Hi Linda,
This is a lovely presentation and looks delicious. I would love to try this very soon. Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
This sounds so good. My son loves coconut ice cream. I am going to need to try this for him. Thanks so much for linking at Wednesday's Adorned From Above Link Party.
Have a great weekend.
Debi
This looks great, both my daughter and I love coconut! Thanks for sharing! Would love it if you would stop by my blog http://FeedingBig.blogspot.com and Join the Foodie Friends Friday party! I don't think I saw that you had linked up there yet! Would love to have you!
Ooo very interesting and cute!
awesome, my dad loves coconut so need to make these for him. thanks for sharing! pinned 🙂
These are just adorable and I'm sure they are tasty as well.
These wouldn't last long sitting around here! I love coconut and these look so pretty! Thanks for sharing at Gettin' Krafty!
YES!! I love coconut ice! I am definitely going to make this sometime!
Oh Linda, coconut ice is my favourite, ive never thought to flavour it yum!
Oh- you had me at coconut. 🙂
-Amberly!
Sounds like a good item to add to a tea party. They are pretty and sounds tasty. Thank you.
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Thanks
Angie