White Christmas (food) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
White Christmas

Course	Dessert
Place of origin	Australia
Main ingredients	Raisins, glacé cherries, desiccated coconut, icing sugar, milk powder and rice bubbles

White Christmas is a yummy sweet treat from Australia. It's a popular dessert that many people enjoy, especially during the Christmas holidays. It's super easy to make, which is why lots of kids love helping out in the kitchen to create it!

This special dessert gets its name from its white color, which comes from ingredients like icing sugar and milk powder. It's a no-bake treat, meaning you don't need an oven to make it.

What's in White Christmas?

White Christmas is made with a mix of tasty ingredients. Here are the main ones:

• Dried fruits: You'll find sultanas and bright red glacé cherries. These add a chewy texture and sweet flavor.
• Coconut: It has desiccated coconut, which gives it a lovely tropical taste.
• Sweeteners: Icing sugar and milk powder make it sweet and help give it that white look.
• Crispy bits: Rice Bubbles are added for a fun, crunchy texture.
• The magic binder: A special kind of coconut oil, like the brand Copha, is used. When this oil is melted and then cools down, it helps all the other ingredients stick together. It's like the glue that holds the treat in one piece!

How Do You Make White Christmas?

Making White Christmas is a simple process that's perfect for young chefs. Here's how it usually goes:

• First, the special coconut oil is gently melted. This turns it into a liquid.
• Next, all the dry ingredients – the dried fruits, coconut, sugar, milk powder, and Rice Bubbles – are mixed together in a big bowl.
• Then, the melted oil is poured over the dry mix. Everything is stirred well so that all the ingredients are coated.
• The mixture is then pressed into a flat, rectangular baking tin.
• Finally, the tin is put into the refrigerator. This helps the special coconut oil cool down and become solid again, making the whole mixture firm.
• Once it's completely set, the big block of White Christmas is cut into small squares. Then it's ready to eat!

Why is White Christmas So Popular?

White Christmas is a favorite holiday treat in Australia for a few reasons:

• Easy to make: It's a no-bake recipe, which means it's simple and safe for kids to help prepare.
• Festive feel: Its white color and the use of glacé cherries make it look very Christmassy.
• Delicious taste: The mix of sweet, chewy, and crunchy textures makes it a yummy snack.
• Sharing tradition: Many families make it together as a fun holiday activity.

Other Treats Like This

• Australian cuisine: Learn more about other popular foods from Australia.
• Chocolate crackles: This is another easy-to-make Australian sweet treat. It also uses Rice Bubbles and a special oil to hold it together, but it's made with chocolate!