Coconut Ice

(Makes 1.25kg/27/2lb)

• 400g (14oz) tin of sweetened condensed milk
• 500g1 (1 lb 2oz) icing sugar, sifted, plus extra to dust
• 350g (12oz) desiccated coconut
• A few drops of red food colouring

Method:

1. Mix together the milk and the icing sugar. Stir in the coconut (the mixture should be stiff) and divide in half.
2. Colour half of the mixture pale pink using a few drops of red food colouring. Shape the pink and white mixtures into two identically shaped bars and press firmly together.
3. Dust a chopping board with a coating of icing sugar and leave the coconut ice on it until firm.
4. Cut into pieces. Store in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks.