If you can’t find mango purée you can make your own from a super-ripe mango, or better still, from tinned Alphonso mango. Coconut Ice is a rare exception in the home-made sweet world, as it’s best a few days after you make it.
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Yields:
40
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Cal/Serv:
134
Ingredients
400g
vegan coconut condensed milk alternative
375g
icing sugar, sifted
375g
desiccated coconut
3Tbsp.
mango purée (we used Ella's Kitchen)
50g
dried mango, finely chopped
Orange food colouring gel, optional
Directions
Step 1Line the base and sides of a 20.5cm square tin with baking parchment.
Step 2In a large bowl, mix together the condensed milk alternative and 325g icing sugar, then stir in 350g of the coconut. Spoon 1⁄2 the mixture into the tin and press to level with damp hands.
Step 3To the remaining mixture, add the mango purée, chopped mango, remaining 50g icing sugar and a few drops orange food colouring (if using) and mix well. Add more colour, if needed, to dye to your desired shade. Spoon mango mixture into the tin and press on top of the white mixture, smoothing to level. Sprinkle over the remaining 25g coconut and press gently to stick.
Step 4Wrap tin in clingfilm or foil and leave to set overnight, then cut into squares.
TO STORE Keep squares or whole uncut slab in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. To gift, cut (if needed), then bag or box.
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