Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 7 of 9 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut | 1/2 cup shredded (40g) | 283 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
| Strawberry | 1 cup (152g) | 49 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Gelatin | 1 envelope (7g) | 23 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups lowfat milk
- 2 pint baskets fresh California strawberries, stemmed
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons toasted shredded coconut
- Mint sprigs
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Directions
In small bowl combine gelatin and water; set aside. In medium saucepan combine 2 cups coconut and 1 1/2 cups of the milk. Bring just to boiling over medium heat. Add gelatin mixture; stir to dissolve gelatin completely. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Combine one basket of the strawberries and the remaining 1/2-cup milk in container of electric blender. Blend until smooth; set aside. In large bowl whip cream and vanilla to form soft peaks; add strawberry and coconut mixtures. Fold with rubber spatula to blend thoroughly. Pour into lightly oiled 5-cup mold. Cover and chill until firm, at least 4 hours. Meanwhile, slice the remaining strawberries and toss with sugar; cover and chill. To serve, dip mold briefly into hot water; invert onto serving plate to unmold. Sprinkle with toasted coconut. Garnish with some of the sliced strawberries and the mint. Serve with the remaining sliced strawberries. Makes 6 to 8 servings