Biscuits, Slices and Brownies

[MrsB26]

I would like to make my step mum some coconut ice to go with her mothers day present. I have found 2 recipes and would like to know what the differnce is -

The first one uses coconut, icing sugar and condensed milk

The second one (and the one i remember making as a kid) uses coconut, icing sugar, copha, egg whites and vanilla

My question is - will the one with the condensed milk be softer than the one with the copha?? Will it taste much different?

Also i really want to make the 2nd one (cause i know it will work lol) but it has egg whites in it - does that mean that i cant eat it because i am pregnant?? If so i will have to make the other one.

Also if you have any of yur own recipes for coconut ice i would appreciate it - and so would my step mum!
TIA

[Pandora]

Are the egg whites cooked or raw - I remember making coconut ice and part of it was on the stovetop. I think if the egg whites are cooked its OK.

I have only heard of the first recipe though. I remember making it last time, and thinking it was going to be too runny, so I added more coconut...big mistake. Wiever way you decide, stick to the recipe exactly!

[StrawberryMumma]

mmm yum Kristy!..sorry no help, but just wanted to pop in and *drool*

[MrsB26]

Recipe for Easy Coconut Ice:
Combine 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, 3 1/3 cups of icing sugar and 4 1/4 cups desiccated coconut. mix well, divide the mixture in half. Press half in the base of a small slab tin, colour the rest with a few drops of cochineal. Press the pink mixture over the white slab. Chill until firm.

This is the one i found that seemed the easiest Kim and the one i will make. Enjoy!