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Coconut Whipped Cream

July 13, 2020 Leave a Comment

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This is the best coconut whipped cream recipe! It is the perfect dairy-free, healthy alternative to traditional whipping cream. It’s easy to make in under 5 minutes and makes the perfect fluffy, whipped cream. With a hint of sweetness it’s made with coconut milk, vanilla extract and honey or maple syrup. It’s great if you are paleo or vegan.

A bowl of whipped cream

Why you will love this recipe: 

  • Coconut whipping cream is a light and fluffy alternative to traditional heavy whipping cream.
  • It’s healthier than regular whipped cream and is naturally dairy free, paleo and vegan.
  • It’s really easy to make and comes together in under 5 minutes.
  • It’s made in one bowl so the clean up is so simple. 
  • It stores well in the fridge for a week and can be used to top your favourite desserts likes cakes, pies and tarts. It also tastes really good in coffee or hot chocolate!

Ingredients and substitutions: 

  • Coconut cream or full fat coconut milk – note that this recipe will not work out if you try using light coconut milk as there is too much water in it. 
  • Honey or maple syrup – to help sweeten this whipped cream while keeping it refined sugar free. This is optional but it gives it just a bit more sweetness – if you are vegan be sure to choose maple syrup.
  • Vanilla extract – this ingredient is also optional but I love the flavour it gives this dairy free whipped cream.

The best brands of coconut milk or coconut cream to make coconut whipped cream:

I’ve tried a number of different brands and so far these are my favourites. Some brands are too watery and won’t create that nice and thick whipped cream that you want.

  • Real Thai Coconut Cream – I buy this at London Drugs, Superstore or Walmart.
  • Thai Kitchen Coconut Cream – this one does contain guar gum.
  • Savoy Coconut Cream.
  • Aroy-D.

How to make this recipe:

Step one:

First, the night before you are going to make your whipped cream put the cans of coconut milk or coconut cream in the fridge. Then before you make the whipped cream, place a metal bowl in the freezer for 10-30 minutes.

Step two:

Next, remove the cans of coconut cream from the fridge and remove the top, thick layer of coconut from the cans and place them in your cold bowl (leave the coconut water in the can).

Step three:

Then using your hand mixer, blend the coconut cream until it forms thick peaks.

Step four:

When the whipped cream is the texture you desire, add the sweetener and vanilla extract. Then whip it a little more with your hand mixer, until the sweetener and vanilla extract are combined into the whipped cream. Then serve and enjoy!

A bowl of coconut whipped cream with a gold spoon in it

Chef’s tips: 

  • Put your cans of coconut milk or coconut cream in the fridge the night before you are planning to make your whipped cream.
  • Put the bowl you will be using in the freezer for 10-30 minutes before making your whipped cream.
  • Do NOT use light coconut milk, it will not turn out.
  • Use either canned coconut cream or full fat canned coconut milk to make whipped cream.
  • If your whipped cream is too thick or stiff after adding your sweetener, you can thin it by adding a little of the coconut water from your can. This will help to make it smooth and creamy. Just add a little bit at a time while blending.
  • The whipped cream will firm up when kept in the fridge – if you want to make it light and fluffy again, add a little of the remaining liquid from the original coconut milk can and use your hand blender to blend it again.
  • Instead of honey or maple syrup you could use powdered sugar to sweeten this recipe.
  • This will not hold up well if kept at room temperature for too long (longer than ~2 hours).

What to use whipped cream for:

  • As a topping for cakes or pies.
  • It would be amazing on my Vegan Chocolate Torte or Chocolate Avocado Mousse.
  • To top the best vegan blueberry cobbler.
  • To put in your coffee (trust me this tastes amazing!).
  • As a topping for hot chocolate or hot cocoa.

How to store: 

Store any leftover whipped cream in the fridge in an air tight container for up to a week.

Frequently asked questions: 

Can I use coconut cream instead of whipping cream?

Yes! Coconut cream can be used on its own as a replacement for whipping cream in certain recipes, or you can turn it into coconut whipped cream and replace it for whipping cream.

 Why isn’t my coconut cream whipping?

If you are having trouble whipping coconut cream, a couple tips are to put the bowl you will be using in the freezer for 20 minutes before using it and making sure you refrigerate the can of coconut cream overnight before you try whipping it. If the coconut cream is too warm it won’t whip properly.

Can you whip canned coconut milk?

Yes! Just be sure you are using full fat coconut milk as light coconut milk has too much water to whip. You will also want to leave your can of coconut milk in the fridge overnight to separate the coconut cream from the liquid. It is the thick coconut cream from the canned coconut milk that you will use to whip. 

What is the difference between coconut cream and coconut milk?

Both are made from the same ingredients, coconut and water, but coconut cream has a lower percentage of water so is thicker and higher in fat compared to coconut milk. 

Other recipes you will love:

  • Double Berry Sauce
  • Dairy Free Ice Cream Bars
  • The Best Carrot Dip
  • Paleo Blueberry Cobbler

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Coconut Whipped Cream

Coconut whipped cream is a healthier version of traditional whipping cream. It's delicous and so easy to make and you will love that it is vegan and paleo.

Course condiment, Dessert, dips, sauces
Cuisine American
Keyword healthy whipped cream, paleo whipped cream, vegan whipped cream
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 158 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cans coconut cream or full fat coconut milk

Optional Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp honey, maple syrup or powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. The night before you are going to make your whipped cream put the cans of coconut milk or cream in the fridge.

  2. Before you make the whipped cream, place a metal bowl in the freezer for 10-30 minutes.

  3. Remove the cans of coconut cream from the fridge and remove the top, thick layer of coconut from the cans and place them in your cold bowl (leave the coconut water in the can).

  4. Using your hand mixer, blend the coconut cream until it forms thick peaks.

  5. Once the whipped cream is the texture you desire, add the sweetener and vanilla extract.

  6. Whip it a little more with your hand mixer, until the sweetener and vanilla extract are combined into the whipped cream.

  7. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

  1. Do not use light coconut milk to make this recipe – it won’t turn out.
  2. Store this in the fridge for up to a week after making. 
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Whipped Cream
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Sodium 10mg0%
Potassium 175mg5%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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