Coconut ice is a traditional school fete treat that always takes me back to my childhood. The type of coconut ice that we used to get was the boiled kind, which can be tricky to make - over-boil the mixture and it ends up dry and crumbly, and the layers won't stick to each other.
Fast forward a few years, and I found a number of recipes for coconut ice that involve condensed milk and no boiling. This makes it easier to make, and the end result is pleasingly soft and moist.
To make coconut ices for my Christmas boxes, I used this recipe based on condensed milk from Australian Women's Weekly Sweet. Of course, you don't have to limit your coconut ice making endeavours to Christmas - coconut ice can be enjoyed as a year round gift or treat.
Do you make home made sweets? And what is your favourite home made sweet?
