{"id":2484,"date":"2015-01-11T16:30:35","date_gmt":"2015-01-11T16:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myfussyeater.com\/?p=2484"},"modified":"2021-10-12T09:33:57","modified_gmt":"2021-10-12T09:33:57","slug":"how-to-make-whipped-coconut-cream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myfussyeater.com\/how-to-make-whipped-coconut-cream\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Whipped Coconut Cream"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Making a delicious and dairy free cream from coconut milk is so easy and super healthy too!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 1: Read the labels<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First of all, you need tinned <\/em>coconut milk for this and it absolutely must be FULL FAT. Light or reduced fat coconut milk just won’t work the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, different brands of coconut milk will give you different results with your cream. I’ve tried a few different brands and have noticed that those with a higher percentage of coconut extract (listed in the ingredients) make a better whipped cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think that’s because in the can the coconut cream separates easily from the more water milk, giving you a lovely light and airy cream. Coconut milk from Lidl has a high percentage (82%). Sainsburys own brand is 75% and both of these separate really well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast the Amoy branded coconut milk is only 55% extract and doesn\u2019t separate so well. [Apologies to my non-UK readers but I can only test brands available in the UK!]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Refrigerate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Put a can of your chosen coconut milk in the fridge for several hours or preferably overnight. This will help the coconut cream to separate even more from the coconut water. Because I make this cream quite often I always have a couple of cans in fridge ready to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Separate the cream and water<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you are ready to make the cream, open the tin, scrape the coconut cream straight into a bowl, leaving the water at the bottom. Don’t throw this away! It’ll make a tasty addition to a smoothie or juice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Whip the cream<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whip the cream with either a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy and resembling whipped cream. It will take 3-4 minutes with a hand mixer, maybe a little less with a stand mixer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5: Add flavours<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The coconut cream tastes delicious by itself by adding a few drops of vanilla extracts gives it a lovely extra flavour. You could also swirl in some melted chocolate for a delicious chocolate kick!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 6: Serving & Storing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Serve the whipped coconut cream as you would a dairy cream. Use it in desserts, spoon it onto pancakes or add a dollop to smoothies, shakes and coffee. A favourite in my house is to serve it with a platter of mixed fruit for a delicious and healthy dessert. The possibilities really are endless!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can store any leftover cream in the fridge in a sealed container for up to one week. It will go a little hard in the fridge so you may need to whip it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So there it is, a really simple way of making dairy free whipped cream. Have you tried it already? What’s your favourite way to use whipped coconut cream?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you enjoyed this post, you might also like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Slow Cooker Chocolate Fudge Cake<\/strong><\/a> – A delicious rich Chocolate Fudge Cake made in the slow cooker. The perfect weekend treat and so good served with ice cream and chocolate sauce!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you liked this recipe, please do leave me a comment and a star rating below. You can also share your pictures with me on Instagram<\/strong><\/a>.  I always love to see your creations!<\/p>\n\n\n

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