Description
These Coconut Ice Christmas Trees are a delightful and festive treat perfect for holiday celebrations. Made from a creamy blend of condensed milk, desiccated coconut, and colorful icing sugar, these no-bake cones are decorated with white chocolate and edible gold stars, creating a fun family-friendly dessert that’s both visually appealing and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mixture
- 500 grams Pure icing sugar (Can substitute with powdered sugar if needed.)
- 1 teaspoon Cream of tartar (Can be omitted if unavailable.)
- 395 grams Sweetened condensed milk (Use regular or low-fat based on preference.)
- 200 grams Desiccated coconut (Shredded coconut can be used for a different texture.)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla essence (Substitute with almond extract for a slightly different taste.)
- A few drops Pink food coloring (Optional and can be swapped for other colors.)
Decoration and Assembly
- 12 pieces Large waffle ice-cream cones (Regular cones can work in a pinch.)
- 200 grams White chocolate melts (Milk chocolate can be a sweeter alternative.)
- Gold and white cachous, edible gold stars (Other edible glitter or sprinkles can also be used, as needed.)
Instructions
- Prepare the Coconut Ice Mixture: In a large bowl, sift together the pure icing sugar and cream of tartar for a smooth blend that is free of lumps.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the sweetened condensed milk, desiccated coconut, and vanilla essence until the mixture is thoroughly combined and has a consistent texture.
- Add Color and Marbling: Divide the coconut mixture in half. Tint one half with a few drops of pink food coloring, then crumble the pink mixture over the white portion and gently combine to create a marbled effect.
- Fill the Cones: Carefully fill each large waffle ice-cream cone with the coconut ice mixture, pressing gently to ensure it’s well packed. Place the filled cones upright in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow them to set firmly.
- Chill Further: Once set, remove the cones from the coconut ice (loosening from the cone if possible) and chill for another 30 minutes to fully firm the trees.
- Decorate: Melt the white chocolate and pipe it onto the set coconut ice trees to mimic the look of tinsel. Finish by decorating with gold and white cachous, edible gold stars, or other edible glitter and sprinkles to enhance the festive look.
Notes
- For a different texture, shredded coconut can replace desiccated coconut.
- Cream of tartar can be omitted if unavailable, though it helps improve texture and stability.
- Adjust the food coloring according to desired color intensity or use other colors for variety.
- Milk chocolate melts can substitute white chocolate for a sweeter flavor.
- Ensure the cones are properly filled and packed to prevent the mixture from breaking when chilled.
