A White Christmas recipe is an Australian holiday classic. Easy to make as a delicious kid's treat or to serve with your holiday feast. An Aussie retro Christmas dessert updated for this generation to enjoy. A Kelloggs recipe made with White Chocolate, Coconut, Rice Bubbles (Rice Krispies), Cherries and Cranberries.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- No Bake Dessert - perfect to make during the busy Christmas season
- Healthier - made with Organic Coconut Oil, or substitute with traditional Copha or Crisco
- Easy to Make - a fun "baking" activity that's easy to make with the kids
- Looks Fantastic When Serving - between the White Chocolate and the colourful fruit, an appealing festive treat
- A Kellogg's Recipe - just like another Aussie classic: Honey Joys made from Corn Flakes.
Ingredients
- White Chocolate Melts
- Coconut Oil, Copha or Crisco
- Rice Bubbles Cereal (Rice Krispies)
- Candied Cranberries
- Desiccated Coconut
- Dried Cranberries
Equipment
- Square Baking Pan (8x8)
- Heatproof Bowl
- Saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
- Parchment Paper
How to Make White Christmas
- Prepare Pan - line square pan with Baking Paper, allowing paper to overhang the sides.
- Melt -place a heat proof bowl over a pan of simmer water. Melt the Organic Coconut Oil and add the chopped White Chocolate. Continue to heat until melted and blended together. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Combine Dry Ingredients - in a bowl, mix Rice Bubbles, Desiccated Coconut, Craisins, and Candied Cherries.
- Mix Wet and Dry - stir in the melted Coconut/Chocolate mixture and mix together until combined.
- Transfer - spoon in the mixture into the Square Pan and press firmly in place.
- Chill - refrigerate for 2-3 hours until set before serving. Slice into squares and enjoy.
White Christmas Variations
- Tropical White Christmas - add chopped Dried Mango, Dried Pineapple or Dried Paw Paw (Papaya)
- Peppermint Christmas Slice - use a rolling pin to smash Candy Canes and mix through for a minty slice
- Nutty Christmas Slice - add ½ cup chopped Macadamia Nuts, Almonds or Cashews
Recipe Tips and FAQS
- Grease the Pan - greasing the Baking Pan before laying the Parchment Paper, helps prevent it from sliding, making it easier to press mixture into the pan
- Press Firmly - to keep the mixture from losing its shape, pack tightly
- Serve Cold - because it's made with Coconut Oil, it must be refrigerated until serving to maintain shape
- Clean Cuts - use a sharp knife warmed until hot water to cleanly cut the squares
- Copha Substitute - when we lived in Canada, my wife would use Crisco Shortening as a Copha substitute
White Christmas with Coconut Oil
Copha is a Vegetable Shortening, made from Hydrogenated Coconut Oil (similar to Crisco in the USA). Copha remains in solid form when served at room temperature. When substituting with healthier Organic Coconut Oil, the White Christmas Slice will need to stay refrigerated until serving. If the temperature is near 24°C or (76°F), your White Christmas tends to fall apart. So keep it refrigerated until serving.
Red or Green Cherries?
You can use either Red Candied Cherries (Glace Cherries) or Green Candied Cherries. Adding Green makes it look more festive against the Cranberries, there is no difference in flavor.
Rice Bubbles Substitutes
- Puffed Quinoa
- Golden Crisps (USA)
- Puffed Millet
- Crushed Cornflakes
- Cocoa Pops - will change color from White to Brown
Storage
- Fridge - place in an airtight container and keep refrigerated. Enjoy within 2 weeks.
- Freezer - freeze sliced White Christmas in an airtight container and enjoy within 2 months. Defrost in fridge before serving.
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- Egg Nog French Toast
- Pumpkin Swiss Roll
- Sugared Cranberries
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- Spiced Pear Vodka
- Aussie Seafood Christmas Crayfish
This recipe for White Christmas is super easy to make, very festive in name and adds color to brighten your Christmas holidays. An updated version of a White Christmas in hot sunny Australia. Bon Appetit! Приятного аппетита!
Equipment
- Square Baking Pan (8x8)
- Heatproof Bowl
- saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 3 cups White Chocolate Melts chopped
- 150 grams Organic Coconut Oil or Copha 5½ oz Crisco
- 2 cups Rice Bubbles cereal or Rice Krispies
- ½ cup Candied Cherries halved
- 1 cup Desiccated Coconut
- 1 cup Dried Cranberries
Instructions
- Prepare Pan - line square pan with Baking Paper, allowing paper to overhang the sides.
- Melt -place a heat proof bowl over a pan of simmer water. Melt the Organic Coconut Oil and add the chopped White Chocolate. Continue to heat until melted and blended together. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Combine Dry Ingredients - in a bowl, mix Rice Bubbles, Desiccated Coconut, Craisins, and Candied Cherries.
- Mix Wet and Dry - stir in the melted Coconut/Chocolate mixture and mix together until combined.
- Transfer - spoon in the mixture into the Square Pan and press firmly in place.
- Chill - refrigerate for 2-3 hours until set before serving. Slice into squares and enjoy.
Notes
©PetersFoodAdventures.com *originally posted December 2016, updated December 2024
