Coconut Whipped Cream Recipe

Made from coconut cream and confectioner’s sugar, this homemade coconut whipped cream recipe provides a vegan and dairy-free alternative to traditional whipped cream. This recipe requires just three ingredients, and comes together in about ten minutes of active prep time. (You will need to plan ahead, though—before whipping, I suggest chilling the coconut cream overnight for best results!) Use coconut whipped cream to garnish cakes and pies; pipe it over ice cream sundaes; or add a dollop to a mug of vegan hot chocolate.

Why Make This Whipped Cream Recipe?

Coconut whipped cream works as a dairy free, vegan replacement in most recipes which call for traditional dairy whipped cream. It’s a great alternative when cooking for people with allergies or dietary preferences. In addition, coconut cream is shelf stable, so it’s easy to keep a box on hand. I’m not vegan, but will sometimes make coconut whipped cream when I don’t have whipping cream in the fridge, but do have coconut cream in the pantry!

Coconut Whipped Cream Ingredients

• Coconut Cream – Coconut cream contains more coconut (and less water) than coconut milk; the higher fat content makes it thicker, creamier, and easier to whip. I prefer to make whipped cream with boxed (or canned) coconut cream because the separating has already been done for you. The package should look something like this:

• Confectioner’s Sugar – Confectioner’s sugar (icing sugar) sweetens the cream. Start with a small amount, then adjust to taste. I recommend passing the sugar through a fine mesh strainer before combining it with the coconut cream to remove any lumps or crunchy, hard pieces of sugar that can make the whipped cream less-than-smooth.
• Vanilla – Vanilla extract, vanilla bean paste, or the scrapings of a whole vanilla pod will all give the cream a strong vanilla flavor. I’ve made traditional, vanilla whipped cream, but you can experiment with other flavors. See my notes below.

Recipe Notes and Tips

• Plan ahead. This is important! You must thoroughly chill the cream before whipping. Warm coconut cream won’t whip properly. I prefer to pour my cream into a metal bowl and refrigerate it overnight.
• Use coconut cream. While you’ll find coconut whipped cream recipes which utilize coconut milk, these include a step to separate the cream from the liquid. This is specifically a coconut cream whipped cream recipe.
• Add fun flavors. Instead of vanilla, flavor the cream with something that complements the hot chocolate, parfait, or pudding with which you’re serving your whipped cream. You can add natural oils (such as peppermint oil, orange oil, or lemon oil); sprinkle in some citrus zest or powdered freeze dried fruit; or use cocoa powder to make chocolate whipped cream (just be sure to adjust the sweetener accordingly!)

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Coconut Whipped Cream

Recipe by becky

• Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
• Yield250 grams coconut whipped cream 1x

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A simple coconut whipped cream recipe. A dairy free and vegan alternative to traditional whipped cream!

Ingredients

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240 milliliters coconut cream (1 cup)
1-2 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar, or to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste

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Instructions

Pour the coconut cream into a metal mixing bowl. Whisk, then cover with clingfilm/plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 8-12 hours, or overnight.

With a hand mixer, whip the chilled cream on high speed for 1 minute, or until soft peaks form.

Mix in the confectioner’s sugar and vanilla extract.

Use immediately. Store leftover coconut whipped cream in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

 

Equipment

metal mixing bowl

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vanilla bean paste

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Notes

Use coconut cream for this recipe, rather than coconut milk.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Chilling Time: 8 hours
• Category: Frostings and Fillings
• Method: No Bake

How to Use Coconut Whipped Cream

Use coconut whipped cream to garnish vegan puddings and custards; add it to a parfait or Eton Mess; top a mug of vegan hot chocolate; use it in a chocolate mousse; add a dollop to a stack of pancakes or waffles; make a dairy-free ice cream sundae; or pipe it into choux buns or éclairs.

Other Vegan Recipes You Might Enjoy

Chocolate Almond Milk Pudding
Vegan Mixed Berry Crumble
Vegan Hot Chocolate
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Hummus

And if you make these, or any of my recipes, don’t forget to tag me @bastecutfold or use the hashtag #bastecutfold on Instagram. I always love to see what you’re making!