Our old fashioned Thermomix Coconut Ice is made using just 5 ingredients and takes 10 minutes to prepare.
Perfect for lunchboxes, morning tea, fetes and fundraisers!
Say hello to one of our most popular slice recipes!
This simple coconut ice recipe is as delicious as it is pretty!
Just like our Licorice Allsort Slice, Caramello Slice and Snickers Slice, this Coconut Slice recipe is completely NO-BAKE and takes just a few minutes to prepare!
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
Our classic Thermomix Coconut Ice recipe is a good old fashioned favourite!
- 5 Ingredients - all you need is icing sugar, cream of tartar, sweetened condensed milk, desiccated coconut and pink food colouring
- 10 Minutes Prep Time - it takes just 10 minutes to prepare this classic slice
- No-Bake Recipe - there's no need to turn the oven on with this easy no-bake recipe
- Budget-Friendly - this coconut ice recipe is made from pantry staples making it a budget-friendly option
What You Need
All you need is 5 basic ingredients to make Thermomix Coconut Ice!
Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
- Icing Sugar - use pure icing sugar (not icing sugar mixture) as it sets firmer.
- Cream of Tartar - you can buy cream of tartar from the baking aisle of the supermarket (near the baking powder and gelatine).
- Sweetened Condensed Milk - use full fat (not skim) condensed milk for the best results.
- Coconut - use dry, fine desiccated coconut (not shredded or moistened).
- Pink Food Colouring - add more or less depending on how pink you'd like it to be.
Step By Step Instructions
It takes just 5 simple steps to make Thermomix Coconut Ice!
Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
Step 1 - Sift
Place the icing sugar and the cream of tartar into the Thermomix bowl.
Mix until well sifted.
Step 2 - Add The Coconut & Condensed Milk
Pour the sweetened condensed milk into the Thermomix bowl. Add the desiccated coconut.
Mix to combine.
Step 3 - Press The White Layer Into The Tin
Take half of the mixture and press it firmly into the prepared tin.
Step 4 - Add The Pink Food Colouring
Add drops of food colouring (more or less depending on how vibrant you'd like the colour to be).
Mix until the colour has dispersed.
Step 5 - Add The Pink Layer
Press the pink coconut layer on top of the white layer.
Chill until firm and set.
Cut into pieces.
Expert Tips
- Use pure icing sugar (not icing sugar mixture) as it sets firmer
- Cream of tartar can be found in the baking aisle of the supermarket (near the baking powder and gelatine)
- Use full fat (not skim) sweetened condensed milk as it sets firmer
- Use dry desiccated coconut (not moistened or shredded)
- Add more or less pink food colouring (depending on how vibrant you'd like the pink layer to be)
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week
- Freeze for up to 3 months
FAQs
Pure icing sugar has nothing added to it while icing sugar mixture has cornflour added. Pure icing sugar sets firmer than icing sugar mixture.
Cream of tartar is a white powder that stabilises and firms ingredients.
Pink is the traditional colour used in coconut ice, however, you can use any colour you like!
Related Recipes
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Thermomix Coconut Ice
Equipment
- Thermomix
- 20 X 20cm baking tin
Ingredients
- 300 grams pure icing sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 395 grams sweetened condensed milk
- 300 grams desiccated coconut
- 5-6 drops pink food colouring
Instructions
- Grease and line a small square baking tin (approx 20X20cm) with baking paper and set aside.
- Place the icing sugar and cream of tartar into the Thermomix bowl and mix for 10 seconds, Speed 9.
- Add the coconut and sweetened condensed milk to the bowl and mix for 10 seconds, Speed 4. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat for a further 5 seconds.
- Press half of the mixture firmly into the prepared tray.
- Add the food colouring to the Thermomix bowl and mix for 10 seconds, Speed 4 - use the spatula to help mix the food colouring completely through the mixture.
- Press the pink mixture on top of the white layer and place into the fridge to set.
Notes
- Use pure icing sugar (not icing sugar mixture) as it sets firmer
- Cream of tartar can be found in the baking aisle of the supermarket (near the baking powder and gelatine)
- Use full fat (not skim) sweetened condensed milk as it sets firmer
- Use dry desiccated coconut (not moistened or shredded)
- Add more or less pink food colouring (depending on how vibrant you'd like the pink layer to be)
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week
- Freeze for up to 3 months
Geri says
I’ve made this a few times; turns out excellently every time
Lucy says
I'm so thrilled you like it!
Erin says
Can this be frozen for say 2 weeks!
Lucy Mathieson says
It sure can!
Leisa says
My machine couldn't seem to handle the mixture and wouldn't turn....is this normal?
Diana says
Mine did the same.
Carolina Reece says
Can I double the mix?
Thanks.
Lucy Mathieson says
Absolutely! As long as it all fits in your machine!! And you might need to increase the mixing times a little too 🙂
hollie says
this stuff is amazing
Lucy says
Thank you!!