Pink and Yellow Lemon Coconut Ice

A bright, zesty twist on classic coconut ice, made with rich condensed milk, fine coconut and a splash of lemon flavour. Layered in soft pastel pink and sunny yellow, these sweet little squares are creamy, chewy, colourful and dangerously easy to keep eating.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Line a small square baking dish or loaf tin with baking paper.

Step 2

Add the icing sugar and desiccated coconut to a large bowl and mix well.

Step 3

Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk, mixing until the mixture is thick, sticky and firm enough to press into shape.

Step 4

Mix in the lemon extract. Taste a small amount and add another drop or two only if you want a stronger lemon flavour.

Step 5

Divide the mixture evenly between two bowls.

Step 6

Add a few drops of yellow food colouring to one bowl and mix until pale yellow.

Step 7

Add a few drops of pink food colouring to the other bowl and mix until soft pink.

Step 8

Press the yellow mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the lined container.

Step 9

Press the pink mixture evenly over the yellow layer.

Step 10

Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until firm.

Step 11

Lift the coconut ice out using the baking paper and cut it into small squares.