Lesley Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 This recipe was in the Mail last week - they look like little snowballs. White Chocolate Coconut Ice 150g white chocolate 4 tbsp sweetened condensed milk A few drops of vanilla essence 75g dessicated coconut Place chocolate and condensed milk in a pan with a drop of vanilla essence. Stir over a low hear until the chocolate has melted. Stir in 50g of the coconut and roll into balls. Roll them in the remaining coconut and place in petit four cases. Keep for up to a week in a plastic container in the fridge. I haven't tried this recipe yet - I have Lauren and Jake next weekend so I'll try it then. (and I'm sure I can manage to get some alcohol in them as well - chocolates that is, not the children ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Thanks for posting that, Lesley. Sounds divine! I've always got lots of coconut as our supermarket stock it in great big bags in the ethnic foods section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Oooo, I love coconut, I might have to try that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 That sounds heavenly! My favourite combination - chocolate and coconut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Made some today - absolutely as gorgeous as they sound! (except I didn't have enough coconut so replaced some with ground almonds ) Still taste nice though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 I'm glad you tested it Snowy - I'm going to make some today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 How did it go Lesley? I wondered about the heating in a pan and did wonder if it would be better done in the bowl over hot water method. It's just that the mixture went crumbly after a while and a bit fiddly to get it to ball up. Then the coconut wouldn't stick properly. Couldn't decide if it was the method or because I'd used grounds almonds in the mix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I haven't tried the recipe yet, but last time I tried to melt white chocolate in a bain marie, it went all crumbly - I've had this happen before and tried melting it different ways too. It must be somethign to do with the different ingredients in white chocolate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Thanks for that Clare - so it's just the heating that does it. Hm, it does press together to form the balls although not very strong. I was hoping to shape the balls using teaspoons but needed to use my hands to press the mixture together. But once they've chilled they do harden up and keep their shape (and they are still delicious!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Whatever you do, never try melting white chocolate in the microwave (it works for other sorts though) I tried this once and it caught light! Same time and temp as for other choc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 Events overtook us and I haven't had time to make them yet - thanks for the info about the choc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 You are supposed to melt white chocolate slowly on the lowest possible heat in a double boiler or bowl over a pan of water, making sure that not even one drop of water gets into the chocolate. Also...white chocolate holds its shape when melting so don't be fooled into thinking that it isn't happening ....keep testing to see how it is getting on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Thanks Egluntine, I probably was a bit impatient with the melting process! I'd like to make some more but I want them to be right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...