If you’re worried about the integrity of your sugar, look for organic cane sugar and grind it into a powder using a spice or coffee grinder. First time making this and have wanted to do it for awhile. ❤️ I’ve made the cheesecake its in deep freeze hiding for Christmas ???? You are more likely to find the old cans in the grocery stores, not ethnic markets where people buy them more regularly. I was expecting something thicker unless that’ll come after being refrigerated a few days? This is what I have as well, Thai Kitchen. There will be some exceptions but still home made is different. I forgot to give it a star rating, definitely 5 out of 5 and I found it very easy to make and I am not normally a dessert/pie/cake maker. See our updated post for brand recommendations. Once porridge is cold, fold in 1 cup of coconut whipped cream into the porridge until evenly combined. the vegan butter (used in your other frosting recipes). The can must also be full-fat because you will be whipping the solid cream. Typically both regular rum and coconut rum (Malibu or other). and how you sweetened & whipped it & then used it, day by day, in so many various ways, ending up with freezing the leftover coconut water to use later for smoothies. https://minimalistbaker.com/no-bake-chocolate-cheesecakes/. I usually dont like the taste of coconut but this was just so good! Thank you! Hi, could this creme be used as filling between 3 layers of chocolate cake or will it be too thin and get all pushed out? Also, be sure to check out our updated post with brand recommendations for better results next time! cocinut cream/milk tends to go bad fast if not refrigerated ? I don’t always want coconut flavor in my chocolate cake. Perhaps this will resolve the problem, if you like me, have had many consistent fails! Can i substitute sugar with agave syrup? lol. Unfortunately it’s not always about the guar. I’ve had good luck with Goldenstar canned coconut milk. Sorry :/ I’m crazy. The only thing that is not my favorite is the density the final product has… does anyone have any tips on how to make it lighter and fluffier? Also, I can’t believe I’ve never commented on one of your recipes before! Sorry! I make a frozen Peanut butter pie, and as an experiment turned that recipe into Coconut Cream Pie. Top of all of your favorite desserts with this coconut whipped cream! Hahahaha. Hi Alyssa, coconut whip doesn’t do well at room temp for long periods of time. Blue can = amazing!!!! If you do use it, watch carefully. Coconut and water need no explanation. Is this the part I should be using to make whipped cream and if so why not just use pure coconut oil? Been doing it for years (all brands, it doesn’t matter) and never had a fail! The fat is there, they offer a light fat too, and it not only tastes as close to my homemade version I have found (I make a lot of homemade vegan yummies, including milks), but my body feels good after ingesting it too… Its best to make your own milk, you get more from 1 coconut too!! I have made this a couple times and did use Thai Kitchen (before seeing your tip about it). Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Is it okay if I don’t use any sugar? Hi Nancy, I was wondering if I could use your homemade coconut milk for this recipe? If you try it, we would suggest grinding the coconut sugar into a fine powder before adding. Thank you! I give it 5 stars…pretty healthy, dairy free, gluten free…and tastes great at the same time. Hi Chris, thanks for sharing your experience! Any thoughts on what I may be doing wrong? xo. Any ideas or suggestions? Now I want to buy the Trader Joe’s coconut cream. Hi Emily, you can find the five brands that worked for us in the post. Perhaps it was your coconut milk – it can be kind of finicky sometimes1. To make the topping, ensure that the whipping cream has been chilled in the fridge for at least 8 hours. Did you buy one of our recommended brands of coconut milk/cream? I make it exactly like all the recipes say. I chilled my can if Native Forest coconut milk and removed the cream as usual. Do I have to frost the day of or can I from the night before and put them all in the fridge? About how much cream do you get from one can of chilled coconut milk? Hi Bojana, hmm, that’s strange! Has anyone tried this recipe, following instructions to the fullest but stored/used in a whipped cream dispenser? Hi Lisa, we would recommend frosting once you get there, if possible. Coconut is a tropical plant so wherever the sun is year round, there’s coconut. Since then I’ve tried to make it several times and failed. In fact, the dairy milk repices are adaptations. If your cream is separating, it means they are producing mixed batches of coconut milk ie the last of the coconut milk process which is thin milk, with a bit of the fat stuff then using an emulsifier to make it appear like creamy milk. Hi Dana, this is amazing! Having recently visited a coconut plantation in Thailand, I may be able to shed a light on the problem many of us are having. A LOT of us don’t eat refined sugar, especially paleo, keto or diabetic people. Thanks so much for this incredibly easy and delicious recipe! With Fall upon us and all the scrumptious baking that ensues it’s great to have this recipe in my repertoire. Our faovrite is Savoy. Our FREE 49-Page Fan Favorites e-Book has 20 recipes we think you’ll LOVE! Thanks for this detailed advice i found it very helpful. Hi Anthony, coconut sugar will alter the color, but a reader has mentioned using it with success. Thanks for your help! I used Trader Joe’s cream, chilled in fridge. I made this to top my pumpkin cheesecake, and it turned out quite nice! I never mix mine with sugar, the coconut flavour itself is divine enough for me! He had a ball cap on and road behind the driver…pretty amusing…I understand the chain thing because one coconut guy said u need a strong cable to support the monkey not to get tangled or injured from roaps that break easy…and these are removed once they are not up the tree…they may have a lease just like you put on your dog…I did not see any abuse per say..the owners yell out commands..often….its truly amazing to watch…one time as a driver with a monkey on board, passed me on a jungle path …he drove very slowly…when they were next to.me…as I walked on the road as well, the monkey reached out and tapped my arm and was looking me directly in the eyes..he was content eating something in his hand balanced on the seat…the driver said hi and passed and the monkey kept looking at me as he ate…he was the size of a 2 1/2 year old. We have included updated brand recommendations in the post. Thanks! I searched through the comments but didn’t find a similar situation. In the UK, France and Australia I have on occasion come across separated milk that has kinda tiny lumps in it. We haven’t tried and can’t say for sure, but if you experiment with it, report back! This is of concern to me. Looking for a vegan whipping cream and found this. It was so solid in about 15 seconds so I had to add more liquid. Great recipe! I’ve read that u can’t whip lite coconut cream only full fat, but I tried it anyway after refrigerating the tin overnight upside down & not using coconut water in tin only creamy part (Aldi lite coconut cream) with a manual hand whisk with 3Tbs of caster sugar & it turned out perfect! Hi – I have tried several times to whip coconut cream. Is it coconut cream or milk that is meant to be used ? **The brand from Trader Joes’s pictured in the write up, with the brown label, worked really well (except for the occasional dud can). I’ve recently had good results with coconut sugar. I wonder if it got too hard? Thank you sooooo much for your blog! There is a small group of people on this thread who KNOW real coconut milk/cream and they keep trying to assert this. Coconut milk is good for curries. Help! (This has happened with other coconut-milk based recipes, too.) Love the coconut flavor too! Ah I’m going through this right now! It will melt if out in the heat, but in the fridge it holds up well! Hi Emily, it sounds like the brand of coconut milk you used might be the issue. In Canada I found Savoy at Walmart for a good price. I thought it might be the confectioners sugar but I only used 1 1/2 tbs. To enjoy, simply scoop Coconut Cream into a bowl and use a hand mixer to whip. Better luck next time! I was so excited when I first saw this, then completely let down when I saw the sugar as the second ingredient. Hi – Will the whipped cream break down if I use it in a cashew pudding to make it lighter in consistency for a banana pudding? coconut cream in a can (I’m from Europe) and it worked perfectly. BTW, something everyone probably already knows, but a Cuisinart Smart Stick will not work making whipped cream. Allergy has me stressing over this hahaha thank you in advance. Ah! It’s organic and doesn’t have any guar gum in it. Love your site! (article translated into English by Dr. R. Child, Director, Coconut Research Scheme, Lunuwila, Sri Lanka), Perera, Lalith, Suriya A.C.N. Better luck next time! I used the TJ brand of full fat organic coconut cream .. maybe it’s because I didn’t have anything else to compare it too but it came out great! Thanks for sharing, Ginger! Hello! Hi Alexa, it’s best to top with the whipped cream just before serving. My coffee shop offers lattes topped with whipped cream, but for the lactose intolerant, we use soy milk instead of real milk. Comes in 5.4oz can . I’m experimenting withdifferent takes on the traditional tiramisú, so I’ve managed to swap everything and now I’m down to “how do I swap the mascarpone?” and I’m lost :p. Hmm, maybe? Hmm, never had it curdle! The first time I made this it was AWESOME!!! Chill overnight, not in the freezer for best results. Do you think it will melt, like it’s not warm here, but like the subway might be heated… but I tried this & my friend accidentally put it in the freezer so the texture was not how we wanted it to be AT ALL however the taste was really good! HELP! Springer, Abbott, edited by Craig R. Elevitch ; forewords by Isabella Aiona; Leakey, Roger R.B. It will stay at room temp for a couple hours! I refrig I do when I want the whipped cream to be stabilized. I had a can on hand from the new stock, (before reading your recommendations) and now agree with your assessment that something is different with the formula. Sorry typo! I might try the tapioca tomorrow and see if it works. Hi Jen, it will likely be grainy. This was a life saver! The flavour and textures don’t all hit your tongue at the same time and so there is a “ooh ahh” moment going on. Perfect coconut whipped cream is at your fingertips with this step-by-step tutorial! Hi Nicola, if you have a dud can you can always use it in smoothies or things like this frappuccino! If you have never had Aroyo-D before, you are in for a treat. If you use real cream can add 1/ 4 teaspoon Cream of Tarter, one of the oldest thickener around Helps hold structure together. I’ve never seen it in a regular grocery store. Hi Gloria, we haven’t tried that and aren’t sure whether it would work. you said that using tapioca flour could help, but we don’t have to cook the tapioca flour to eat? Most homemade recipes I see just use condensed milk, and that’s all. It’s an emulsifier, which keeps the cream and the water blended together – the coconut fat won’t separate out. There is a list of brands here, with their position (or silence) in regards to the abuse of monkeys on coconut farms : https://animalplace.org/did-a-monkey-pick-your-coconuts/ However, this list dates back to 2015, prior to the current PETA investigation. There is no splashing sound, seems like it is very thick. What can I use instead? Our family used both solid AND liquid in the whipper. Thanks. Can I put the whipped cream on the cheesecake and put it back in the freezer and defrost it for 15 mins before serving? Enjoy and leave a can or two of coconut cream on the shelf at Walmart for me. Tastes great! whipped nicely, used the whole can, subtly sweetened, so delicious. Hi Sara, it sounds like the brand of coconut milk you used might be the issue. Let us know if you figure it out! OMG. Coconut oil is something else; just pure oil, and cannot be used to make coconut whipped cream. It’s in the fridge now, so hopefully I can save it! After putting the cake together, I chilled it for an hour, then it held firm at room temperature for a few hours (probably could’ve gone longer, but it all got eaten). I have a Trader Joe’s near me so now I’m looking forward to trying this :c). We haven’t tried that, but it might work. My favorite is Native Forest… get it from Vitacost! You can see it in action here: https://minimalistbaker.com/gluten-free-birthday-cake-vegan/. If I wanted to avoid refined sugar, what could I use instead? This worked great for me but i did do a few extra steps. So putting in 3/4 would’ve made it inedible due to how sweet it would be no? Or would the food processor be the next best bet? Trader Joe’s coconut cream works best with this, agreed! I had no plans for it, but I had stashed it in the fridge. About the 3 minute mark will show you what you need to adjust and look for on standard mixers. If I could make a brand suggestion for those of you having a hard time with their cans of coconut milk, I used to have that problem until I found the cans that are just pure coconut. It’s the other way around- beet sugar is never processed with bone char; cane sugar generally is. Made mine with 365 Whole Foods coconut cream (in the fridge upside down), a teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup Swerve powdered sweetener. I am not sure about refrigerating the coconut cream, as now it it is rock hard. We turned to Aroyo-D ONLINE , free shipping from Amazon, after combing the local grocery stores and finding only weird US diluted crap filled with gums and additives (if it’s filled with additives, it tastes less and less like coconut. I use a piping bag to get that “whipped cream” look. I’m trying to make this and my coconut whipped cream has the consistency of butter. Hope that helps! Not at all greasy. I’ve tried several brands and I can’t find one that works as or tastes as good as the old Trader Joe’s version. And a little more runny than I’d like. too fast? Thanks Lisa, I’ve found the cream, it was underneath the layer of solidified oil. Thanks for sharing! Now grant it, I had the can chilling in the back of my fridge for about a week, but other than that can you give me ideas to aerate it more next time so it has higher peaks? You can drink the coconut water that’s left over too. If you give it a try, we would love to hear how it goes! The first time was perfect! Hi Margaret, Trader Joe’s changed their formula and we find it no longer works. Yeah, I think that would work! I was able to scoop it and pour it on thickly. Perhaps! Hi Dana, I am making a double layer ice cream cake and wanted to know, how well this would hold up as my frosting? Does it have to have something done to it before you add it? Will this hold up if I use it to frost a cake? Frost your cake/cupcake the next day and then keep it refrigerated until serving. I tried this but the frosting melts in the heat (I live in a hot place). We haven’t tried it, but it might work! To get around this, I went a thrift store and bought another electric coffee grinder, a small one. I wonder if I used less water and made a very thick milk (maybe even using fresh coconut meat instead of shredded coconut), would that work? I thought I made the recipe wrong . I don’t know what all this fuss in on this thread about testing cans and separating them, either. Anxious to try this, but coconut milk is high in saturated fat….right? The stuff by Real Gourmet is meant for making drinks, like coconut daquiris or pina coladas. I should have thought of this myself because my Malaysian dad used to add tapioca starch to a variety of recipes when I was a kid all the time lol :) LOVE YOUR WORK, GIRLFRIEND <3. My wife loves coconut and whipped cream so I think I’ll make this for her birthday next month. If anyone has any brand recommendations, let me know. You could whip this with a fork. Thank you? Hi! I really recommend this recipe. The higher the amount of coconut extract, the more likely it will whip for you. Thank you Kristy, I’ll do that next time as the raw cane sugar didn’t work …..the coconut cream had more body before the whip and could’ve been spread thick on its own! I stored the remaining unused and sweetened cream in the back of my frig-the coldest spot Next day added a dollop to our blackberry/blueberry morning smoothie and it still was great and had more left over so stored in frig for later. was liquid for the whole time i tried whipping it. It will hold up for a bit, but only frost it just before serving! I’ve chilled some cans of coconut milk in the fridge and have the solid layer on top when they are opened. Free shipping when you buy $49 or more. Huge crowd pleaser! – Vegan cream cheese is widely available at all major supermarkets in the refrigerated vegan/vegetarian section. Lately, I have had trouble with Goya, the cream will be curdley, I wonder if they change cans in my store, Yes, I have place the can upside down, but, still remains a liquid. I have the Thai Kitchen coconut milk but have noticed that it has guar gum in it. Hi Chloe, your best bet would be to use a hand whisk. I did have more luck with the full original fat than the light for making whipped cream. Thanks for adding that. Ugh :(. Hi! To stop the foam from being able to take in support Air pockets/bubbles forming. Hi Lisa, It unfortunately doesn’t do too well at room temperature, but chilling it does help it firm up. Can I use it to make whipped cream? Although there isn’t much in the recipe, I like to stay away from sugar when I have certain guests over. Why does homemade coconut cream(taken from chilling homemade coconut milk) stay in fridge for 1-2 weeks but homemade coconut milk goes bad to 2-3 days? This video will show you how, it uses kitchenaid, but will work with all mixers. I make my own to spread on bread as I need soy free too, but that’ll probably not do for making icing? Hmm, that’s so strange! If you give it a try, we would love to hear how it goes! Let us know if you give it a try! Thank you for this….I was going to ask how to not use powdered sugar which we avoid! Add the sweetened condensed coconut milk, coconut whipping cream and vanilla extract to a large bowl and whip on medium strength using an electric whisk for 5 minutes, until it resembles … My first try failed, it didn’t separate and it was more of a milk consistency. Many have suggested using a stabilizer such as agar or guar gums, gelatin or using a starch such as tapioca. I actually added a bit of peanut butter and my kids loved it! I’ve always had a hard time getting all the cream out after doing this the few times I have made coconut whipped cream using an iSi whipper. I love this recipe so much! Hi Kate, we haven’t tried either of those, but let us know if you do! I made it with the Simple Vegan Hot Chocolate recipe, and it was Ahhh-mazing! Never anything close to a whipped cream or even just cream. Thanks for sharing, Cindy! Ug – how disappointing. I never realised that I could substitute coconut cream for dairy cream and I had my grandsons 3rd birthday to go to yesterday so I used coconut cream instead of dairy cream in a potato dish that I normally make, well that went down well too with everyone wanting the recipe. I’m guessing that using a “gold” coffee filter to separate the cononut water from the fat & solids (similar to draining off the whey to make yogurt cheese from yogurt), I’d let it drain until the top part is about the same consistency as heavy whipping cream, then mix in the sugar and vanilla, and into the iSi it goes. It shouldn’t take more than a couple minutes and you want to avoid going for too long or it kind of “unwhips” it! The meat and water are mixed in various ratios to make coconut “milk” and coconut “cream.” There appears to be no standard for this as products vary widely from brand to brand. so I was trying to make a gluten-free Berry crumble of sorts and I was going to top it with this but after whipping for over 2 minutes on high speed it just was not getting light and fluffy. Yes. I have been buying it for years from these great markets. Hi, Ellie. Okay, six months (give or take) later… but i HAVE to thank you. Hope that helps!! 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