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Quick Coconut Ice – The Perfect Gift

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Lovely easy uncooked Coconut Ice, so quick to make and makes a delicious treat at Christmas time

Posted December 19, 2014, Updated November 26, 2025

Quick Coconut Ice stacked on a platter

 

My kids only wanted to give their teachers one thing this year – coconut ice! I actually ended up giving each of them a deck chair but did make coconut ice for a shared lunch and it is super easy! So I thought I would again share this recipe with you. 

This is for an uncooked coconut ice, so it is easy, quick and does not involve the tricky soft ball stage the other variety does. It means you get a softer result than the cooked one but its great!

Coconut Ice

 

If you make this in a loaf tin you will get a thicker result that is the red and green one, than I did here with the pink and white version – and you can tell the difference with slightly coarser coconut too – I will share below a few other ideas as well.

This is such a simple recipe that you can make fit whatever theme or occasion you are going with! 

I have also created before a Halloween batch that the kids say reminds them of Pumpkins. Elsewhere on this site is my Frozen Coconut Ice which is white and blue, and also have used it to create Easter Eggs so those of you that are clever could easily use this recipe to create fun Christmas baubles!

xmas coconut ice

 

If you like these Christmas confectioneries then check out these other delicious ideas

Chocolate Mallowpuff Christmas Puddings

Rocky Road Christmas Wreath

Marshmallow Christmas Trees

White Chocolate Rocky Road

Candy Cane Chocolate Bark 

 

Now onto the recipe for my Quick Coconut Ice

Uncooked Coconut Ice - The Perfect Gift

Uncooked Coconut Ice - The Perfect Gift

Yield: 24
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Delicious uncooked coconut ice, so easy to make and can be coloured for any occcasion.

Ingredients

  • 3½ Cups Icing Sugar, 490 grams
  • 3 Cups Desiccated Coconut, 270 grams
  • 1 tin Condensed Milk (400 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • Pink or Red Colouring or Red & Green for xmas colours

Instructions

  • Line a baking tin (I used a slice tin today but a loaf tin will give a thicker result) with baking paper or a slight spray of cooking oil.
  • Combine the icing sugar, coconut, condensed milk and vanilla in a bowl and blend well. Once it begins to come together use your hands or a strong wooden spoon to kneed it until completely combined .
  • Take half the mixture and while still white press into the lined tin until level. (or colour this portion green in a separate bowl)
  • With the other half of the mixture add a few drops of red or pink colouring until you get the desired colour, work quickly as it does begin to set.
  • Pop blobs of this over the white and work quickly to press the pink layer over the white until completely covered. - you can use the back of a spoon or a damp hand to do this.
  • Refrigerate until set and slice with a sharp knife into small squares.
  • Store in the fridge in an airtight container.
  • Enjoy!
    • Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 338Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 160mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 3gSugar: 38gProtein: 7g

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    Cuisine: New Zealand / Category: Christmas Confectionary

    So taking a plate has never been easier! This is such a fun quick recipe so keep it in mind over the next few months when you are asked to take endless plates of food places – because the last thing you need is tricky – but this is so tasty and pretty people will love it! You could make one half red and one half green – the sky is the limit in terms of colours!

     

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    Anna

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    Comments

    1. Sharon says

      I just made this as a Christmas present for my staff – combined with your chocolate fudge recipe and your shortbread recipe, with a couple of things from my recipe book – lovely, delicious!

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    2. Samantha says

      OH MY HAT!!! You are so my favourite person right now! Love easy recipes like this because I REALLY hate the kitchen. * Happy dance*

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    4. Krissy @ Mommy Misc says

      That looks so absolutely delicious! I think I’m going to use this dessert for my daughter’s birthday party on Sunday. I love coconut and anything that has to do with coconut….it’s a problem. 🙂 Thanks for the recipe!!

      Reply

      • justamumnz says

        You are so welcome! If you love coconut check out my lemon & coconut slice under the sweet treats tab – delicious!! 🙂

        Reply

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