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How to Make Coconut Whipped Cream

Perfectly sweetened, this light, fluffy, dairy-free coconut whipped cream is absolutely dreamy and made with just three simple ingredients. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill Time12 hours
Total Time12 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 cups
Author: Cassy Joy Garcia

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Chill the coconut milk cans in the refrigerator the night before making your whipped cream.
  • Scoop the cream from the top of the cans of coconut milk, leaving the water behind, and place the cream in a mixing bowl.
  • Add the honey and vanilla extract, and using either a stand mixer or hand mixer, mix on high speed until the cream is smooth, forms soft peaks, and is slightly increased in volume.
  • Serve immediately or store in a container and chill.

Notes

Tips:
  • Refrigerate the coconut milk so that the cream will solidify at the top of the can, making it easy to scoop off. Cold coconut cream also will whip up better.
  • Turn the can upside down to open it, drain the liquid out of the bottom, and the cream will be left at the top (bottom) of the can.
Flavor Variations: 
  • Add citrus - add the zest of a lime, orange, or lemon to add a pop of citrus flavor and brightness to the whipped cream.
  • Spice it up - add a teaspoon of cinnamon, cardamom, pumpkin pie spice, or spice or your choice to the mixture to add warmth (or heat).
  • Make it chocolate - add a few tablespoons of cocoa powder to make a chocolate whipped topping.
Ingredient Modifications:
  • Adjust the sweetness - use more or less honey to adjust the sweetness of your whipped cream.
  • Use coconut cream - if you are able to find a can of coconut cream, that works perfectly in this recipe without having to repurpose the liquid portion of the coconut milk.
  • Make it vegan - sub maple syrup for the honey to make this recipe vegan-friendly.
Will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.5g | Protein: 0.8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 7.1g | Sodium: 5.2mg | Sugar: 4.4g