Best Coconut Ice Old Fashioned Sweet Shop Coconut Candy Recipes

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COCONUT ICE CANDY



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This brings back memories of early childhood in England. I love making this up, but I finish the whole thing as my kids don't understand my joy of this treat.

Provided by PrimQuilter

Categories     Candy

Time 10m

Yield 1 small pan

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
1 egg white, beaten
1 1/4 cups dried coconut
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
red food coloring

Steps:

  • Mix milk, beaten egg white, coconut and enough powdered sugar to make a stiff mixture.
  • Add a few drops red dye to make this a light pink color.
  • Knead well.
  • Pat into a small square, 1" high.
  • Wrap in waxed paper.
  • Let sit an entire day before cutting in squares.
  • Enjoy !

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1422.6, Fat 44.8, SaturatedFat 38.7, Cholesterol 13, Sodium 409.7, Carbohydrate 255.8, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 247.5, Protein 10

COCONUT ICE (CANDY)



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Make and share this Coconut Ice (Candy) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Poppy

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 30 small pieces

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon liquid glucose
1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup water
1/2 cup coconut
red food coloring

Steps:

  • Place sugar, glucose and liquid into a saucepan.
  • Bring to the boil, stirring constantly.
  • When the mixture reaches 236F on the candy thermometer, remove from heat and pour equal quantities into two basins to cool. When cold, colour one half with a few drops of red food colouring.
  • Divide coconut and add to both; beat till thick.
  • Put into a greased tin, pressing firmly.
  • Allow to become quite cold before cutting.

COCONUT ICE



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This is just the same as the first coconut ice, except this one has the right measures so it will set properly, you really will get a kick out of it, so please try it, it's very popular with all the family. UPDATED - now corrected

Provided by Perfect Pixie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 3/4 cups icing sugar
2 3/4 cups coconut
1 (375 g) can sweetened condensed milk
1 egg white, lightly beaten
pink food coloring

Steps:

  • Line a 19cm cake pan with foil.
  • Sift icing sugar into a bowl, stir in coconut then milk and egg white. stir until well combined.
  • Press half of mixture into pan,.
  • Tint remaining mixture pink.
  • Spread over first layer.
  • Refrigerate for several hours, preferably over night, once set cut into whatever size you wish.
  • Can be made a week ahead.

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