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    How to Make Coconut Milk Whipped Cream

    Dec 8, 2022 by Faith VanderMolen

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    Today I'm going to share with you how to make Coconut Milk Whipped Cream with just a little bit of hands on time and a few ingredients. You'll want to dollop it on top of all your summer desserts!

    homemade coconut milk whipped cream gets layered with berries and granola for a delicious, healthy dessert

    Is there anything coconut milk can't do?

    Coconut milk is such a great pantry staple to have on hand.

    I love coconut milk, because it can make both sweet and savory foods.

    We love coconut milk in these Creamy Brownie Bite Fudgesicles AND in this Creamy Peanut Butter Sweet Potato Curry.

    Coconut milk is also perfect for making the BEST No-Churn Vegan Ice Cream and Homemade Coconut Whipped Cream.

    Basically, you need to have coconut milk on hand at all times!

    Okay, let me show you how to make Coconut Milk Whipped Cream!

    Ingredients You'll Need for Homemade Coconut Milk Whipped Cream

    maple syrup and full-fat coconut milk whipped cream for coconut milk whipped cream

    Whipped cream really couldn't be easier to make.

    Plus, you only technically need one ingredient. However, to make it extra delicious, you'll want to grab three simple ingredients which I'll list out below:

    • Full-fat coconut milk (Thai Kitchen works great for this!)
    • Maple syrup (or other sweetener of choice)
    • Vanilla extract

    Easy peasy, right?!

    How to Make Whipped Cream

    Okay, now that you have all the ingredient you need to make coconut milk whipped cream, let me walk you through how to make it with these step-by-step instructions.

    • Step 1: The day before you need your whipped cream, place the cans of coconut milk in the refrigerator. This will allow the coconut water and cream to separate and for the cream to harden.
    • Step 2: Without shaking them too much, remove the coconut milk cans from the fridge and open them with a can opener. Use a spoon to scoop the hardened coconut cream from the top of the can into a large bowl or your stand mixer.
    thick coconut cream being scooped out of a can of full-fat coconut milk
    • Step 3: With a hand mixer or your stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the hard cream until it begins to soften and stiff peaks form. This will take about 4-5 minutes.
    thick coconut cream in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment
    full fat coconut milk being whisked into coconut milk whipped cream
    coconut milk whipped into coconut milk whipped cream
    • Step 4: Add in the vanilla and 3 tablespoons of sweetener and mix thoroughly to combine. 
    • Step 5: Taste for sweetness and add more sweetener if desired. 
    • Step 6: Dollop and enjoy!

    Best Ways to Enjoy Coconut Milk Whipped Cream

    Really, any way that you would usually enjoy dairy whipped cream is how you can enjoy coconut milk whipped cream.

    But in case you feel stumped for ideas on how to serve your homemade whipped cream, let me list out some ideas below:

    • Use it as a frosting for cake
    • Dollop it on Vegan Ice Cream with bananas and chocolate sauce for a sundae
    • Layer it with berries and granola for a Berries and Cream Parfait
    • Serve it on Vegan Strawberry Shortcake
    • Serve it on vegan pancakes for a decadent breakfast
    • Serve it with vegan scones for a substitute for clotted cream

    How to Store Leftover Whipped Cream

    This coconut milk whipped cream never last long in our house, but if you happen to have leftovers, don't worry! You can easily store it for a later use.

    To store leftover whipped cream, simply place it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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    Coconut Milk Whipped Cream

    Faith VanderMolen
    Today I'm going to share with you how to make Coconut Milk Whipped Cream with just a little bit of hands on time and a few ingredients. You'll want to dollop it on top of all your summer desserts!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Additional Time 12 hours hrs
    Total Time 12 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Condiments
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 207 kcal

    Equipment

    • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 cans full fat coconut milk Thai Kitchen is awesome for this
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla
    • 2-3 tablespoons sweetener such as agave maple syrup or powdered sugar

    Instructions 

    • The day before you need your whipped cream, place the cans of coconut milk in the refrigerator. This will allow the coconut water and cream to separate and for the cream to harden.
    • Without shaking them too much, remove the coconut milk cans from the fridge and open them with a can opener. Use a spoon to scoop the hardened coconut cream from the top of the can into a large bowl or your stand mixer.
    • With a hand mixer or your stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the hard cream until it begins to soften and stiff peaks form. This will take about 4-5 minutes.
    • Add in the vanilla and 3 tablespoons of sweetener and mix thoroughly to combine. 
    • Taste for sweetness and add more sweetener if desired. 
    • Dollop and enjoy!

    Notes

    This coconut milk whipped cream never lasts long in our house, but if you happen to have leftovers, don't worry! You can easily store it for a later use.
    To store leftover whipped cream, simply place it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 212mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 3mg
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