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    Home » Recipes » Christmas

    White Christmas

    Published: Jul 28, 2021 · Modified: Jun 18, 2023 by Libby Hakim · 4 Comments

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    White Christmas is a sweet and festive slice recipe.

    So let's turn up the festive tunes, and dive into this White Christmas Recipe – and make your Christmas extra special.

    White Christmas Recipe

    In Australia, our Christmas time is anything but white.

    In fact, it's often sweltering.

    So we decided to come up with our own version of a White Christmas.

    Yes, this is the only type of White Christmas we get to experience in Australia. The type you can eat!

    I'm dreaming of a White Christmas...

    You can probably hear the next part in your head. It's the famous line from one of our all-time favourite Christmas tunes, first released back in 1942.

    We only dream of a real White Christmas in Australia.

    This recipe is similar to the ones that have been shared around for years.

    Just follow it to find out everything you need to add a little White Christmas magic to your Christmas table – wherever in the world you are.

    The ingredients for White Christmas (no snow required)

    The ingredients you'll need are:

    • copha (copha is an Australian vegetable shortening made of more than 99% coconut oil, fmaously used in Chocolate Crackles – use coconut oil as a substitute)
    • powdered milk
    • icing sugar
    • mixed fruit
    • glace cherries
    • rice bubbles (you might know these are rice krispies)
    • desiccated coconut
    • vanilla extract.

    Yes, this recipe is for the old-fashioned style White Christmas that uses copha rather than white chocolate.

    The precise quantities for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    white christmas recipe method

    Making up this White Christmas Slice

    You'll need a standard slice tin (approx 28 x 18cm) to make up this recipe and a heatproof bowl for mixing the ingredients.

    Prepare the tin by greasing and lining with baking paper, leaving paper overhanging at sides to assist with removal of slice later.

    Mix the dry ingredients together (apart from ¼ cup of the coconut that is sprinkled in the slice tray and then on top of the slice) and sprinkle the vanilla extract over these ingredients.

    Melt the copha in a saucepan over low heat and then pour the melted copha over the rest of the ingredients.

    SAFETY TIP: Remember, copha is an oil and will be extremely hot once it's melted. Heat gently and take care when pouring it into the heatproof bowl.

    Once you press the mixture into the slice tray, and sprinkle over the rest of the coconut, it's into the fridge to set before you cut it into small squares using a sharp knife.

    slicing up White Christmas

    Variation ideas

    This recipes uses mixed fruit and glace cherries, as per tradition.

    However, you could substitute one or both of these ingredients with:

    • cranberries
    • pistachios, macadamias, slivered almonds or other nuts
    • sultanas or currants
    • dried apricots or mango, chopped.

    Make White Christmas a tradition

    Christmas is all about tradition.

    And every year, this little White Christmas Recipe is relied on by home cooks to bring some extra Christmas joy.

    It's perfectly simple to make up and looks so festive piled up on your prettiest Christmas plate.

    And it also makes a great dessert which can be made up a few days in advance.

    Tips to enjoy your White Christmas

    Use good quality ingredients when making this treat – it'll make all the difference!

    Store White Christmas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

    If you'd like to enjoy a new take on this lovely Slice, check out my Caramilk Christmas Slice recipe.

    More Old Fashioned Christmas Recipes

    If you like this recipe, you might also like:

    • Christmas Crack
    • Heavenly Hash
    • Sago Plum Pudding
    • Rocky Road
    • Brandy Snaps
    • Classic Trifle
    • Jelly Slice.
    white christmas recipe

    White Christmas Recipe

    Libby Hakim
    A festive favourite, this is a classic White Christmas Recipe.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Setting time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Australian
    Servings 24 pieces
    Calories 157 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 250 grams copha
    • 1 cup powdered milk
    • 1 cup icing sugar
    • ¾ cup mixed fruit
    • ¼ cup glace cherries, halved
    • 1 cup rice bubbles
    • 1 cup desiccated coconut
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Lightly grease a slice tin (approx 28 x 18cm) and line with baking paper, leaving paper overhanging at sides to assist with removal of slice later.
    • Add powdered milk, mixed fruit, glace cherries, icing sugar, rice bubbles and ¾ cup of the coconut (retaining remaining ¼ cup) to a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Sprinkle vanilla extract over the mixture.
    • Melt copha over low heat until completely melted. Pour over dry ingredients and stir until combined.
    • Press mixture into slice tin and sprinkle top with remaining coconut. Place into fridge to set for at least one hour.
    • Remove from fridge and cut into squares with a sharp knife.
    • Store in the fridge.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 28mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?If you love it, let me know!

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    1. Susan

      December 17, 2022 at 12:58 pm

      I used to make this many years ago but for some reason stopped doing so. This coming Monday has been set aside for some good old fashioned but, tried and true recipes
      I will post a comment to let you know how it turns out for me. 🙂
      .

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      • Libby Hakim

        December 17, 2022 at 4:08 pm

        Lovely - enjoy your cooking day, Susan, and I'll look forward to hearing from you again 🙂 x

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    2. angela robinson

      December 05, 2021 at 2:14 pm

      hi this recipe in the method says to icing sugar in it but recipe has nothing there what are the measurements for the icing sugar please

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      • Libby Hakim

        December 06, 2021 at 10:02 am

        Thanks Angela - it's 1 cup and i'll fix that now, thanks again for asking 🙂

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