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Coconut ice Christmas trees

Coconut Ice Christmas Trees That Wow Your Holiday Guests

Delight your holiday guests with these Coconut Ice Christmas Trees, a charming no-bake treat that captures festive joy.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 trees
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Global
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 1/3 cups Pure icing sugar Sifted; substitute with powdered sugar if needed.
  • 1/4 tsp Cream of tartar Can be omitted if not available.
  • 395 g Sweetened condensed milk Use unsweetened almond milk with sugar for a dairy-free option.
  • 3 1/2 cups Desiccated coconut Use unsweetened coconut for a less sweet treat.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla essence Almond extract can be used for a unique twist.
For the Festive Touch
  • a few drops Pink food coloring Can be omitted for a classic coconut look.
  • 8 large Waffle ice-cream cones Other types can be substituted if necessary.
  • 50 g White chocolate melts Melted for decoration; dark chocolate can be used if preferred.
  • Gold and white cachous / edible gold stars Use any decorative sprinkles or edible glitter.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Piping bag
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, sift together 2 1/3 cups of pure icing sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar. Pour in a can of sweetened condensed milk and stir in 3 1/2 cups of desiccated coconut along with 2 teaspoons of vanilla essence. Combine all ingredients until you achieve a cohesive, slightly sticky mixture, about 2-3 minutes of mixing.
  2. Divide the mixture into two equal portions. Add a few drops of pink food coloring to one half and mix thoroughly until the color is evenly distributed.
  3. Crumble the pink coconut mixture over the white base mixture. Gently fold the two mixtures together until they’re speckled but maintain distinct colors.
  4. Pack the colored coconut mixture into the waffle ice-cream cones from the bottom, pressing down firmly. Place the cones upright in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes until set.
  5. Remove the cones from the refrigerator and reshape the tips if necessary. Return them to the fridge for an additional 30 minutes.
  6. Melt the 50g of white chocolate and drizzle it over the coconut trees. Sprinkle edible gold and white cachous on top before the chocolate sets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1treeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 20IUCalcium: 20mg

Notes

Ensure the coconut mixture is tightly packed into the cones for stability. Using clean tools helps minimize mess during decoration. Experiment with food coloring for different festive occasions. Chill the trees for the perfect chewy texture.

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