If it’s time for dessert then it might be time for some coconut ice. Coconut ice is a candy confectionary that originates from Southeast Asia. Many people find the task of making desserts to be challenging and a little bit intimidating. I can assure you that this recipe is very simple and the perfect place to start down your dessert making path. This is the perfect thing for coconut lovers and confectionary fanatics looking to expand their repertoire.
Health Benefits
Coconut is rich in lauric acid, which helps in increasing the level of good cholesterol in humans.
Ingredients
cups white sugar: 2
cup water: 2/3
tsp vanilla extract: 1
cups flaked coconut: 1 1/3
drops red food coloring: 2
How To Make Coconut Ice
- Line a 7 x 7-inch pan with parchment or waxed paper.
- Utilizing a heavy-bottomed saucepan, gently heat sugar and water, without boiling, until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring to boil and keep cookingtill it reaches 240°
- Note: Check if the water is ready by dropping little syrup into a glass of cold water. It is ready if it forms a soft ball.
- Removefrom heat when the water is ready, and stir in the vanilla and coconut immediately.
- Keep stirring until thickens; 5-10 mins.
- Pour half of the solution into the prepared pan and level the surface with a knife or spatula.
- Tint the other half of the mixture by stirring in the food coloring.
- Pour the pink mixture on top of the other layer, and level the surface.
- Press all down firmly with the back of a spoon and allow to harden.
- Turn out of the pan, remove the paper, and cut the iceinto squares with a sharp knife once it has firmed.
Trivia
Did you know that coconuts can float in the ocean.