RECIPES

Coconut milk whipped cream: Dairy free and Paleo

June 24, 2016

This coconut milk whipped cream is a simple and incredibly delicious whipped cream substitute. It is thick, creamy, oh so yummy, and will spruce up anything from ice cream (stay tuned for a great dairy free ice cream recipe) to simple strawberries. It takes all of two minutes to make and is paleo, SCD, GAPS, and vegan friendly for those on special diets. For vegans just substitute agave for the honey, or if you like sugar you can use coconut sugar. Here’s what you will need.

coconut milk whipped cream

INGREDIENTS

1 can full fat coconut milk or 1 can of coconut cream

1 Tablespoon honey

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

pinch of salt (optional)

 

DIRECTIONS

coconut milk whipped cream

If you’re using a can of regular coconut milk ( FULL FAT, Lite will NOT work), you will need to leave it in the fridge for at least a day. The cold temperature will cause the cream to rise to the top. Because supermarkets are so cold, I often find that the coconut milk cans have already separated on the shelf. You can tell by picking it up and shaking it vigorously. If you don’t hear any liquid or sloshing then it’s already ready to go. If it sounds like a can full of milk then you need to put it in the fridge. The other option is to buy a can of coconut cream where the water has already been removed. You get less for your money this way so I prefer the regular coconut milk.

Scoop the separated cream from the top into a bowl and discard the water.
coconut milk whipped cream

Add the honey, vanilla and salt and whisk until smooth.

coconut milk whipped cream

That’s it! SO easy!

Store in the fridge until it is ready to serve. Coconut fat liquefies at a certain temperature so the cream will start to melt if it’s left in warm temperatures for too long. If that happens just stick it in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes and it will stiffen right back up. And here is a list of the health benefits of coconut so you can feel EXTRA good because your nourishing your body and eating dessert!!!

INjoy!

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