Coconut Ice

My Mom's recipe which I converted to microwaving, quick an easy.  Make two batches first the white then pink.

450g white sugar (about 2 cups and 4 tbs)
150ml (about 1/2 cup and 1 tbs)
200g (2-1/2 cups) desiccated coconut
red food colouring

1.  Microwave sugar and milk in a large bowl on 100% (high) power for 9 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes during cooking cycle.
2.  Add coconut and mix well.  Spoon mixture into a square or oblong dish.
3.  Make the second batch and colour with red food colouring to get a pink colour.  Spread over the white layer.  Allow to cool, then cut into squares.

Hint:

If you want to make a small batch then use one recipe at step 2 half the mixture spoon into a small square dish.  Colour the remaining mixture with red colouring to a pink colour and spread over the white layer.  Work quickly as the mixture sets quickly.