It's Christmas all year round with this colourful rice bubble treat.

What you need to know before you start

Start this recipe at least two hours before you’re ready to serve. This allows the slice enough time to set and chill in the fridge. You’ll need a handful of basic baking equipment, including a 20cm square cake pan, a large spoon, a mixing bowl, a sharp knife and a flour sifter or a plain mesh strainer to dust over the icing sugar. If you’re gifting White Christmas during the holiday period, you may want to use food-safe gift boxes or baking paper wrapped in twine to package them up. 

Why is this the best White Christmas recipe?

There’s no need to turn on the oven or even switch on the stove top for this recipe! This no-bake, no-cook slice is so simple to pull together, even your little ones can help in the kitchen. The only hands-on cooking component involves melting copha in the microwave. 

Cooking aside, you’ll love the combination of coconut, the crunch from the rice bubbles and the sweetness from the dried fruit to create a simple slice that’s synonymous with the Christmas season. This easy White Christmas recipe also makes a fantastic edible gift for friends and family, as it keeps and transports well.

What is White Christmas made of?

This recipe for White Christmas is made from just seven ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. A traditional recipe will call for a base of rice bubbles or rice puffs, coconut and dried fruit. Some variations will use white chocolate, condensed milk or even nuts like pistachio to create new spins on a classic. You’ll also find these in Christmas cake, pudding, crack, bark, ball or tree form, or even mashed-up in with other favourites like rocky road. 

Can you freeze White Christmas?

Yes, you can freeze this simple White Christmas recipe for up to 2-3 months. This is a great option if you want to get ahead before the festive season begins, or if you have leftovers you want to enjoy later in the year. 

What ingredients you’ll need 

Rice bubbles: These puffed rice treats add crunch and texture while imparting a lightness to the slice.

Desiccated coconut: Dried and finely cut, desiccated coconut adds a lovely nutty flavour while contributing to a slight chewy mouthfeel. 

Pure icing sugar: Sometimes referred to as ‘powdered sugar’, icing sugar adds a touch of sweetness and also works with the copha to create a smooth and silky texture. It’s dusted on the finished slice for sweetness and an elevated presentation. 

Full cream milk powder: Milk powder adds a rich, creamy sweetness that helps to bind the ingredients together to hold the slice. 

Mixed dried fruit: Choose a variety of fruits like sultanas, currants and chopped dried apricots to impart sweetness and bite. 

Red glace cherries: These red-hued candied cherries add a distinct pop of sweetness to every bite. 

Copha: When combined with the other ingredients, smooth and creamy melted copha imparts a slight coconut flavour while helping to hold the slice together. 

How to make White Christmas with copha

It’s so simple to make this Australian White Christmas recipe. Begin by melting chopped copha in the microwave in 30-second bursts until silky smooth. This should take about 1 minute-1 minute 30 seconds. Add all the ingredients into a large bowl and use a spoon to equally coat everything in the creamy copha.

Once evenly combined, press into the pan using the back of a spoon or your hands and cover with plastic wrap before allowing it to chill in the fridge. After 2 hours, the slice is ready to be sliced and served. 

How long does White Christmas last in the fridge?

This copha White Christmas recipe will last up to 1 month in the fridge when stored properly in an airtight container. You can also choose to place it in a cool, dark place for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for 2-3 months. 

How to serve White Christmas

There are many different ways you can serve this festive treat. Place them in plastic sleeves or cardboard boxes as edible gifts to send home with guests, serve them on a beautiful platter or plate it up alongside other Christmas treats like Aussie mince pies, Christmas crack and savoury biscuits. 

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