Coconut Ice

INGREDIENTS

• 600g Sugar
• 175ml Condensed Milk
• 200ml Water
• 160g Coconut
• Few Drops Cochineal
• 5ml Vanilla
• Pinch Cream of Tartar

METHOD

1. Dissolve sugar and water over a low heat
2. Add condensed milk and stir until boil
3. Add cream of tartar and boil rapidly without stirring until soft ball stage
4. Remove from stove, and add coconut and vanilla
5. Beat until thick and creamy
6. Pour half of mixture into a 180mm square pan.
7. Colour the rest with cochineal and pour over the white layer
8. Allow to cool and cut into squares when set