The Lamington is one of my favourite Australian treats, and you'll probably find the same goes for most Australians!
What’s not to love about a soft sponge cake coated in creamy milk chocolate and dusted with luscious coconut flakes? This year I decided to give my traditional lamingtons a frosty makeover.
These decadent lamington ice-cream bars (Brits might know them as choc ices) are so easy to make, and they’ll bring a touch of tropical Australian sunshine to the English winter – if you can’t find coconut ice-cream, they’re just as good with vanilla.
Enjoy!
Donna x
Donna Hay’s Lamington ice-cream bars
Makes 12
- 2 litres coconut ice-cream
- 400g dark (70% cocoa) chocolate, chopped
- 80ml (⅓ cup) vegetable oil
- 300g (4 cups) desiccated coconut
Line a lightly greased 20cm x 30cm slice tin with non-stick baking paper and place in the freezer until ready to use. Scoop the ice-cream into the bowl of an electric mixer and beat on low speed until softened. Spoon into the prepared tin and spread evenly with a palette knife. Freeze for 4–5 hours, or until frozen. Remove from the tin and slice into 12 bars.
Place on a tray lined with non-stick baking paper and freeze for a further 1 hour. Place the chocolate and oil in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until melted. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely. Spread the coconut in a thin layer on a baking tray. Removing the ice-cream in batches from the freezer using 2 forks, dip each bar into the chocolate and press gently in the coconut to coat. Return to the freezer immediately for 1–2 hours or until set, and serve.
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Photography: Chris Court / Styling: Steve Pearce
