Coconut Ice Old Fashioned Sweet Shop Coconut Candy
Delight your taste buds with this Coconut Ice Old Fashioned Sweet Shop Coconut Candy recipe—a nostalgic treat that's as easy to make as it is delicious! Featuring layers of sweet and chewy desiccated coconut blended with creamy condensed milk and powdered sugar, this no-bake candy is a timeless favorite. Enhanced with a hint of vanilla and a playful pop of color from red or pink food coloring, it’s perfect for gifting, parties, or simply indulging your sweet tooth. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time and requiring only a few pantry staples, this recipe yields 24 pretty squares of coconut bliss that can be stored for up to two weeks. Bring the charm of an old-fashioned sweet shop into your home today!
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Ingredients
- 400 grams Desiccated coconut
- 397 grams Sweetened condensed milk
- 300 grams Powdered (icing) sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 drops Red or pink food coloring
Directions
Step 1
Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square cake tin with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal later.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the desiccated coconut, sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until you get a uniform, sticky mixture.
Step 3
Divide the mixture evenly into two separate bowls.
Step 4
In one of the bowls, add the food coloring (start with 3 drops, but you can add more for a deeper color). Mix thoroughly until the color is evenly distributed.
Step 5
Press the white mixture firmly into the prepared cake tin, spreading it out in an even layer using the back of a spoon or a spatula.
Step 6
Next, layer the pink (or colored) mixture on top of the white layer, pressing it down firmly and evenly.
Step 7
Cover the tin with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until the coconut ice is set and firm.
Step 8
Once set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the coconut ice out of the tin. Place it on a cutting board.
Step 9
Cut the coconut ice into small squares or rectangles using a sharp knife.
Step 10
Store the candy in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1106.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5093.4 |
| Total Fat 294.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 250.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 135.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 655.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 612.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 65.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 546.1g | |
| Protein 59.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 31.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1235.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3659.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories