Homemade coconut whipped cream nirvana is closer than you might think—and it’s dairy-free! There’s nothing quite like a smooth, silky cream topping to round out a dessert.
This one is delicious and handy, as it comes from a can you might already have in your cupboard! I love to keep cans of coconut milk in my pantry for cooking but also for baking. They are so versatile, as you’ll see from this luscious coconut whipped cream recipe!
This dairy-free coconut whipped cream is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite desserts: pies, waffles, cakes … the list is endless.
So whip up a batch of this simple, decadent coconut topping the next time you need an allergen-friendly finisher to your sweets.
Homemade Coconut Whipped Cream
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (13.5) can (ounce) unsweetened coconut milk (full fat = 14gr. or more)
- 1/3 cup sifted confectioner’s sugar
- 1/4 cup non-dairy milk powder (like coconut milk powder) OR 1/4 – 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds, optional
- 1/2 cup toasted flaked coconut (sweetened), optional
Instructions
- Chill coconut milk by putting the unopened container in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours – this will help the milk to separate.
- Before preparing the cream, chill a metal mixing bowl and whisk attachment or beaters in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Open coconut milk by removing the lid – do not shake! Using a spoon, skim the thick cream off the top of the coconut water and transfer to the chilled bowl. There should be approximately 1 cup of cream skimmed off, leaving approximately 1/2 cup coconut water in the can to save for other uses.
- Beat the cream with the chilled whisk attachment or beaters until thick and fluffy – at least 3-5 minutes. Meanwhile, sift confectioner’s sugar and mix with non-dairy milk powder or cream of tartar. Stir in the sugar mixture with the cream and beat again until integrated and light.
- Cover and chill until serving.
** Please keep in mind that nutrition information provided is per serving, which may vary. While we have taken care to provide you with the most accurate nutritional values possible, please note that this information may differ significantly depending on the exact ingredients and brands that you choose to use to make this recipe. Additionally, where options are given for ingredients, the resulting calculation may include all ingredient options instead of only one per line, skewing the totals significantly.
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Could you use dried coconut milk powder instead of Vance’s. Can’t find Vance’s in VT.
Thank you for your time 🙂
Yes, dried coconut milk powder is a great option wherever milk powder is called for. Enjoy!
~jules
Jules, Do you have to use Dairy Free Milk Powder can you use a non fat milk powder?
Peris, you could certainly use dairy milk powder. Using non-fat might mean you need to add a bit more of it, though, so just see what the consistency is like to determine if you need to add more.
I love that you added the DF milk powder, I’m guessing it helps thicken it up. I’ve just started using Coconut milk, skimming the cream off the top and just whipping that. But, this I’ll try! Thank you
Jen- you wouldn’t believe how well it sets up with the dairy-free milk powder! You have to use coconut milk with at least 14 gr. of fat; it won’t set up at all with 9 gr. of fat – I’ve tried it!