Coconut Whipped Cream
Coconut Whipped Cream (dairy-free & fruit sweetened)
Coconut Whipped Cream (dairy-free & fruit sweetened)
Coconut whipped cream is a work horse of a recipe that is simple to prepare, holds like a dream and can be used for everything from frosting cakes to topping pie and dolloping over hot cocoa. Oh…and it’s absolutely delicious!
The three tricks to successful coconut whipped cream are: 1. Buy good quality full fat coconut milk that comes in a can. (Savor coconut cream, Whole Foods organic coconut milk and Native Forest coconut milk are good choices) 2. Chill the can in the refridgerator overnight. Putting the can in the freezer can result in grainy whipped cream. 3. Separate the chilled, solid coconut cream from the liquid in the can. Save the liquid to thin the whipped cream if desired, or just keep it for a later use like making smoothies.
I’ve found it really helpful to chill the mixing bowl in the freezer before whipping as cold cocout cream whips up more quickly and reliably. Be sure to use a dry sweetener such as date sugar or traditional powdered sugar. Liquid sweeteners can weigh down the cream. I really like using date sugar to sweetened coconut whipped cream. It’s soft and powdery, just like powdered sugar, adds a lovely warm color to the cream and is such a healthy sweetener, made just from finely ground up dates.
Coconut Whipped Cream Ingredients
Ingredients
Coconut cream from one 14 oz. can of full fat coconut milk, chilled overnight
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
2 tablespoons of date sugar (more if desired)
Makes approx. 1 cup of whipped cream
Method for making Coconut Whipped Cream
1. Put a medium sized mixing bowl into the freezer. A chilled bowl will help the coconut cream to whip up quickly and reliably.
2. Open the can of chilled coconut milk (chilling the can is a must) and scoop out the solid coconut cream that has separated from the coconut liquid in the can. (this may be either on the top or the bottom of the can) Save the coconut liquid for later.
3. Scoop the coconut cream into the chilled bowl and, using a handheld or stand mixer, whip the cream until light peaks form and it looks soft and fluffy.
4. Add the vanilla and whip until incorporated, followed by the date sugar.
5. Continue to whip the coconut cream until it is light and fluffy and smooth. Don’t worry about over-whipping as it won’t affect the texture like in dairy based whipped cream. If the mixture is too thick, just add a bit of the coconut liquid and continue blending until a desired consistency is reached. If using it to frost cakes or cupcakes, no additional liquid is necessary.
Method for making Coconut Whipped Cream
This delightful whipped cream is so fun to top desserts, beverages and breads with. Once you’ve given it a try, I know you’ll be hooked!
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Coconut Whipped Cream (dairy-free & fruit sweetened)
Ingredients
Instructions
- Put a medium-sized mixing bowl into the freezer. A chilled bowl will help the coconut cream to whip up quickly and reliably.
- Open the can of chilled coconut milk (chilling the can is a must) and scoop out the solid coconut cream that has separated from the coconut liquid in the can. (this may be either on the top or the bottom of the can) Save the coconut liquid for later use.
- Scoop the coconut cream into the chilled bowl and, using a handheld or stand mixer, whip the cream until light peaks form and it looks soft and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla and whip until incorporated, followed by the date or powdered sugar.
- Continue to whip the coconut cream until it is light and fluffy and smooth. Don’t worry about over-whipping as it won’t affect the texture like in dairy-based whipped cream. If the mixture is too thick, just add a bit of the coconut liquid and continue blending until the desired consistency is reached. If using it to frost cakes or cupcakes, no additional liquid is necessary.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
39.83Fat (grams)
3.77Sat. Fat (grams)
3.34Carbs (grams)
1.63Fiber (grams)
0.00Net carbs
1.63Sugar (grams)
1.13Protein (grams)
0.36Sodium (milligrams)
2.63Cholesterol (grams)
0.00Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators.