Description
Learn how to make easy and fluffy coconut whipped cream with just a few simple ingredients. This dairy-free, vegan, and paleo-friendly whipped cream is perfect for topping your favorite desserts, providing a creamy and smooth texture using chilled full-fat coconut milk, sweetener, and vanilla extract.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk (chilled for 1-2 days)
- 1 tbsp honey, maple syrup, or powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Chill Coconut Milk: Place your can of full-fat coconut milk in the refrigerator and chill it for 1-2 days to allow the cream to solidify at the top.
- Chill Mixing Bowl: While the coconut milk is chilling, place your mixing bowl in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to keep the cream cold and help with whipping.
- Separate Coconut Cream: After chilling, open the coconut milk can carefully. Scoop out the hardened coconut cream from the top into the chilled mixing bowl, transferring the coconut water to a separate container to use later in smoothies or other recipes.
- Whip the Coconut Cream: Using a hand mixer, fluff the coconut cream for about one minute until it begins to lighten in texture.
- Add Sweetener and Vanilla: Add your choice of 1 tablespoon of honey, maple syrup, or powdered sugar along with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Continue mixing for an additional minute until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and fluffy.
- Adjust Texture if Needed: If the whipped cream is too firm, let it soften slightly at room temperature before whipping again. If too soft, refrigerate briefly and then whip again to achieve desired stiffness.
- Serve or Store: Use the coconut whipped cream immediately to top desserts or store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Coconut whipped cream is a delicious dairy-free, vegan, and paleo-friendly alternative to traditional whipped cream.
- Ensure the coconut milk is full-fat and thoroughly chilled to get the best cream separation.
- Use the leftover coconut water in smoothies for added flavor and nutrition.
- Adjust sweetener amount to taste or dietary preferences.
- Whip the cream cold for best results; a chilled bowl helps achieve a fluffy texture.
- If the cream becomes too hard after refrigeration, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before whipping again.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 207
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 13 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
