White Christmas

100% Australian Dried Shredded Fruit in the classic White Christmas

Did you know that the classic White Christmas dessert was invented here in Australia? It captures the romantic idea of a white Christmas, despite being enjoyed in a hot summer climate. This no-bake dessert is a popular addition to Australian Christmas tables. There are many variations of this dessert, but traditionally, it is made with rice bubbles, desiccated coconut, copha, and dried fruit.

To give our recipe an even more authentic Australian touch, we use a delicious blend of our Gin Gin & Dry 100% Australian Dried Shredded Fruit Mix. This mix includes mango, pineapple, pear, and both red and green apples. Not only does this fruit mix add vibrant colour to the dish for a festive presentation, but it is also tastier than the store-bought options.

If you haven’t used copha in your recipes before, you’re in for a treat! Copha has been a cherished part of Australian baking history since 1933. This coconut oil-based ingredient is a favourite in kids’ party recipes. For fantastic Christmas recipe ideas featuring Copha, check out the collection shared by the Copha company here

Ingredients

1 ½ cups of Gin Gin & Dry 100% Australian Dried Shredded Fruit Mix
220g Copha, chopped
125g white chocolate melts
4 cups of Rice Bubbles
1 cup of desiccated coconut
1 cup of powdered milk
⅓ cup of icing sugar
Extra dried fruit and melted chocolate mix to decorate top

Method

1. Prepare your choice of dessert mould, you can use a pudding tin, baking dish or even cookie cutters to mould your White Christmas desserts. Grease with coconut spray and line the bottom with baking paper.

2. Melt the copha and chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. This is the double boiler method. Stir until smooth, take care not to burn the chocolate mix.