White Christmas is an Australian
dessert
Dessert is a course that concludes a meal. The course consists of sweet foods, such as confections, and possibly a beverage such as dessert wine and liqueur. In some parts of the world, such as much of Greece and West Africa, and most parts o ...
made from
dried fruit such as
sultanas,
glacé cherries, desiccated
coconut
The coconut tree (''Cocos nucifera'') is a member of the palm tree family (Arecaceae) and the only living species of the genus ''Cocos''. The term "coconut" (or the archaic "cocoanut") can refer to the whole coconut palm, the seed, or the f ...
,
icing sugar,
milk powder and
Rice Bubbles
Rice Krispies (known as Rice Bubbles in Australia and New Zealand) is a breakfast cereal, marketed by Kellogg's in 1927 and released to the public in 1928. Rice Krispies are made of crisped rice (rice and sugar paste that is formed into ric ...
, with
hydrogenated coconut oil
frameless , right , alt = A cracked coconut and a bottle of coconut oil
Coconut oil (or coconut butter) is an edible oil derived from the wick, meat, and milk of the coconut palm fruit. Coconut oil is a white solid fat; in warmer climates du ...
(such as the brand
Copha
Copha, a registered trademark of Peerless Foods, is a form of vegetable fat shortening made from hydrogenated coconut oil. Copha is produced only in Australia, but there are many suppliers of hydrogenated coconut fat in various forms worldwide. It ...
) as the binding
ingredient.
The hydrogenated oil is
melted and combined with the dry ingredients. The mixture is poured into a rectangular
baking tin and left to set, usually in the
refrigerator. Once set it is cut into squares for eating.
It is a popular
Christmas food item, especially as it can easily be made by children.
See also
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Australian cuisine
*
Chocolate crackles
Chocolate crackles (also known as chocolate bubble cakes) are a popular children's confection in Australia and New Zealand, especially for birthday parties and at school fêtes. The earliest recipe found so far is from ''The Australian Women's W ...
, a sweet similarly using Rice Bubbles and hydrogenated oil.
References
External links
Recipe for White ChristmasA traditional recipe for White Christmas by Copha
Australian desserts
Foods containing coconut
Christmas food
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