Best Coconut Ice Cream Squares Recipes

COCONUT POPSICLES (PALETAS DE COCO)

Steps:

• Combine the coconut milk, shredded coconut, condensed milk, and heavy cream in a blender and blend until all the ingredients are mixed. Pour the mixture evenly into each popsicle mold. (I used these). Insert the sticks (if you're mold has slots of inserting sticks). If you're mold does not, freeze the popsicles for 2 hours or until they are semi firm and insert wooden sticks in the center. Continue to freeze for at least an additional 4 hours (overnight is best).
• To remove from mold, run the base of the mold under warm water.

COCONUT ICE - OLD-FASHIONED SWEET SHOP COCONUT CANDY

Steps:

• Line a 20cm square tin with baking parchment. Mix the condensed milk with the coconut, icing sugar and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined. Spoon half of the mixture in the base of the tin and spread out evenly with the back of a spoon.
• Add the food colouring to the remaining mixture and blend well until it is an even pink colour. Spread over the top of the first layer and smooth out.
• Leave overnight, or at least for 4-5 hours, in a cool place before cutting into squares.
• Store in an airtight tin for longer periods; keeps for up to 4 weeks.
• Cook's tips.
• If you are able to leave the coconut ice overnight it will dry out and give a more traditional, crumbly texture.For a simple gift idea, place some of the coconut ice in attractive airtight jars and attach a gift tag, or in squares of clear cellophane and tie with colourful ribbon.