Amarula Coconut Ice

On the KZN Midlands Meander, there is a little Belgian chocolate shop, not far from Howick, which sells amazing chocolates.

I am not a huge chocolate fan, for me, if chocolate isn’t bitter, dark and wrapped around something like almonds, I’m not interested. So when we were at this little shop some time ago, I opted for their Amarula Coconut Ice.

That’s right: AMARULA Coconut Ice.

DELICIOUS. No other word needed.

Of course, I’ve been craving some ever since, but Google failed me – not a recipe to be found. My craving needed to be satisfied; I had to get inventive.

So, I give you – my Amarula Coconut Ice recipe – decadently creamy, but with the necessary sugary coconut ice texture, and then that unmistakable amarula flavour. The pale toffee colour is so appealing, too.

You got to make this people, next time you crave something sweet. It is quite addictive, and really easy.

Amarula Coconut Ice

450 grs white sugar

150 mls amarula

50 mls full-cream milk

150 grs dessicated coconut – the coarser the better

In a heavy-based pot, combine the sugar, amarula and milk
Heat gently, stirring with a wooden spoon until the sugar has dissolved
Bring to a rapid boil, cover with a lid, and boil for 3 minutes – time it!
Uncover and boil for a further 5 minutes – again – time it! until the mixture has reached soft-ball stage (when a little of syrup is dropped into iced water, it should form a ball which flattens by itself when picked up)
Remove from the heat, and stir in the coconut, mixing very well. Work quickly
Pour the mixture into the tin, smooth the surface
Leave to set partially, and cut into squares with an oiled knife
Allow to set completely
Store in a airtight container
Enjoy!

If you can’t lay your hands on amarula liqueur, which is a cream-based liqueur, I think any flavour would work – my imagination is already working. And if you don’t want the booziness, substitute full-cream milk.

I think a batch of this would make a good gift, don’t you??

And, yes, I would make this over a camp-fire, too! 🙂

19 responses to “Amarula Coconut Ice”

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Lisa Bradshaw | February 7, 2012 at 12:30 pm | Reply

I will definitely try make this!! Will it work with Irish Baileys!!

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- Fired Up Cooking SA | February 7, 2012 at 10:26 pm | Reply
  
  Hi Lisa – yes, I think it would be great with Baileys! Do try it & let me know! 😀
  
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usha singh | November 16, 2011 at 7:34 pm | Reply

Hi Zabwan

What a lovely recipe i will most certainly try it
I have missed your blogs

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- Fired Up Cooking SA | November 17, 2011 at 1:30 pm | Reply
  
  Hello Usha – thank you for visiting me here! And thanks for the lovely comment 🙂
  
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Kelly S | November 15, 2011 at 9:08 pm | Reply

Where can I buy dessicated coconut?
Thanks!

PS- I live in the USA.

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- Fired Up Cooking SA | November 16, 2011 at 2:18 pm | Reply
  
  Hello Kelly – thanks for your comment 🙂
  
  Being in South Africa, I’m not sure where you could buy it, but I do know that what we call desiccated coconut is called shredded coconut in the USA. Hope that helps? Here we buy it in all supermarkets in the baking aisle. Health shops and speciality baking shops also stock it.
  
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tigger | November 14, 2011 at 2:49 pm | Reply

That looks so good!! I can’t wait to try it. I haven’t made coconut ice since I flopped it when I was a teenager but I’m willing to give it a bash again ;o). Thanks for sharing your recipe!

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- Fired Up Cooking SA | November 14, 2011 at 9:01 pm | Reply
  
  I’ve never made this type of coconut ice before – I usally make the no-cook condensed milk one – so I was very pleased at how easy this was!! Thanks, Tigger 🙂
  
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pinkpolkadotfood | November 13, 2011 at 2:23 pm | Reply

It looks delicious, Zabs and you pics and styling are very pretty!!!

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- Fired Up Cooking SA | November 14, 2011 at 2:05 pm | Reply
  
  Thank you, Pink!
  
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Cindy Taylor | November 12, 2011 at 6:31 am | Reply

I am one of the few people who don’t like Amarula, I think I worked on their advertising campaigns for too many years ;p

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- Fired Up Cooking SA | November 12, 2011 at 8:46 pm | Reply
  
  Well, that’s sad, Cindy! Maybe Bailey’s….?? 😀
  
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chicaandaluza | November 11, 2011 at 8:55 pm | Reply

How wonderful – I´ve made coconut ice before as presents and it´s always gone down well. Am thinking I could substitute Baileys for the Amarula as yes, we do like the booze in it 🙂

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- Fired Up Cooking SA | November 12, 2011 at 8:48 pm | Reply
  
  I was thinking the same, Chica!! I think it would be great – or a coffee or strawberry liqueuer?? YUM
  
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Shamitha | November 11, 2011 at 5:48 pm | Reply

Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try these.

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- Fired Up Cooking SA | November 12, 2011 at 8:48 pm | Reply
  
  Hello! Thanks for the visit, and comment! Hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂
  
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thecompletecookbook | November 11, 2011 at 5:09 pm | Reply

Fantastic! Now this is coconut ice I can get my teeth into!
🙂 Mandy

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- Fired Up Cooking SA | November 12, 2011 at 8:49 pm | Reply
  
  Mandy – they were so addictive!!!! I pigged out out, I must confess 🙂
  
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