Coconut Ice - 2 Recipes for Your Next Vacation

Pink Vacation Snacks

For young and old …

If you’re planning a family vacation, you need snacks. Easy to prepare, but delicious snacks that everyone will love. Fill your containers with Coconut Ice sweets. It is a treat for everyone!

They say coconut ice was originally created in Britain but we know it is a popular sweet treat in South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and maybe a lot more countries around the world. Let us know on Facebook if it is popular where you stay as well.

Ingredients for making Coconut Ice

150 ml water

150 ml milk

900 g sugar

25 g margarine

225 g desiccated coconut

5 ml vanilla essence

Food coloring of your choice (traditionally only the colors white and pink are used to make coconut ice).

More ideas…

Coconut ice is a delicious treat during the summer time. Keep it in the refrigerator as a cold treat during hot summer days.

How to make Coconut Ice – the easy way

In a medium saucepan heat the water, sugar and margarine until all the sugar has dissolved.
Bring to a boil and let it cook for about 10 min, stirring regularly until it reaches a firm ball stage.
Remove from heat and add the vanilla essence and the coconut and mix until fluffy and creamy.
Pour half of the mixture (white) in a greased 20 cm tin.
Add the coloring to the remaining half and stir well.
Pour the pink mixture over the white and spread evenly.
Leave to set and when firm cut them into squares.

This sweet treat keep well in an airtight container. Perfect for you summer holiday or a weekend getaway with friends and family. Also check out our recipe for coconut balls.

Original Recipe:

Coconut ice typically consists of a mixture of desiccated coconut, condensed milk, powdered sugar, and flavorings like vanilla or almond extract.

We think…perhaps the ‘original and traditional’ – home recipe is the easiest one.

Here is the traditional no bake sweet recipe that our friends in South Africa enjoy and love:

Ingredients:

350 g Coconut

405 g Sweetened condensed milk

350 g Sieved icing sugar (confectioners sugar)

1/2 Teaspoon vanilla extract

2 drops red food coloring

Method:

Add everything in a mixing bowl and stir really well until all ingredients are combined.
Color half of the mixture
And layer
Refrigerate for a minimum o 2 hours (or leave overnight).

Need ideas for a summer vacation or weekend getaway?

How about:

Gansbaai, South Africa

Wiltshire in England

Szentendre in Hungary

Budakalász in Hungary

The exact origin of coconut ice is uncertain, but it is believed to have gained popularity during the early 20th century. It was commonly made at home and often served during festive occasions such as Christmas and Easter. Coconut ice’s distinctive pink and white appearance made it visually appealing and a favorite among children and adults alike.