I have the perfect dairy-free topping for you! It’s my Coconut Whipped Cream, and it’s delicious. If you’ve given up dairy and are still hankering for something creamy to smother your desserts in this recipe is your answer! It’s not quite as airy as regular whipped cream, but it is close and has a wonderful, rich flavor. It’s my dairy-free topping of choice and will pair nicely with dairy-free desserts such as Paleo Pumpkin Pie and Paleo Chocolate Pecan Pie. Just like regular whipped cream, it pipes quite nicely, and doesn’t have the funky flavor of other milk and dairy substitutes. I also like to use it as a dairy-free frosting on my Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes.
Please note that this dairy-free whipped cream recipe calls for full-fat canned coconut milk. The fat is what makes the recipe creamy and luscious; light coconut milk won’t work and results in a watery mess.
There is a fairly big discrepancy between different brands of coconut milk. I have found that the Native Forest
I don’t think this recipe will turn out with homemade coconut milk, but if you try that and it works, please leave a comment and let us know!
Coconut Whipped Cream
Ingredients
- 1 13.5 ounce can full fat coconut milk,
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 drops vanilla stevia
- 1 pinch of celtic sea salt
Instructions
- Place the can of coconut milk in the refrigerator at least 24 hours before making the whipped cream, so it is well chilled
- Chill a metal bowl in the freezer for 15 minutes
- Take the coconut milk out of the refrigerator and remove the lid
- Gently scoop out the coconut fat, placing it in the chilled bowl
- Pour the remaining liquid into a glass jar and store in the refrigerator, saving it for another use
- Using a hand blender, whip the coconut milk fat until light and fluffy, about 1 minute
- Whip in the honey, vanilla extract, stevia, and salt
- Use right away or store in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours
Equipment
I frequently use this Coconut Whipped Cream in place of Homemade Whipped Cream on my dairy-free desserts. The boys however, enjoy the real thing and I will be providing a recipe for that in the near future. I do have a recipe for Whipped Cream Frosting that uses dairy that my boys make quite often to top my Paleo Vanilla Cupcakes. My younger son likes to top that combo with strawberries and make a shortcake type cupcake which is pretty amazing. Of course, if you’re following a dairy-free diet, try topping any of my Paleo Cupcakes with this dairy-free whipped cream and some strawberries.
My Paleo Crepes recipe from Paleo Cooking from Elana’s Pantry is amazing with this dairy-free topping. Use this Coconut Whipped Cream along with my Cherry Berry Syrup to create a healthy, yet decadent Paleo brunch by combining those three recipes into one crowd pleasing delight!
When you make this super easy recipe what will you serve it with?
vemma74 says
I usually make it with guava syrup instead of stevia. And I use a siphon and serve it with a homemade mango and vanilla compote. It’s really a fantastic alternative to dairy whipped cream.
Emily says
Maybe it would work with home made coconut milk if some coconut oil is added?
stevienext says
Has anyone substituted honey for the stevia, and if so, how much?
Lauren McGill says
Thanks for the great info, Elana. I confess I tried coconut whipped cream before and it was a total disaster. Now I know why… it was light coconut milk and there was definitely no rich and thick cream at the top! I will try again with your recipe. Not sure I can get Native Forest coconut milk here (Ontario, Canada) but I might take a gamble with Thai Kitchen coconut milk- it also has consistently thick cream at the top. Thanks for the great post!
Shari from NC says
I’ll serve this with your amazing Paleo Apple Tart . . . I’ve been using Trader Joe’s Extra Thick and Rich Coconut Cream and it’s perfect cold on top of the warm tart . . . it melts right away. Thanks for sharing, Elana!
Cathie Hardiman says
You can make delicious smoothies with the leftover coconut liquid from the can of coconut milk.
Gabriele says
Thanks, Cathy. Just as I was wondering what “other use” to use I read your comment. :)
Mike@TheIronYou says
I love, love, LOVE coconut whipped it’s so goooood!
Beka says
This works best with Native Forest “Classic” Coconut Milk
Gloria says
Where do you buy the Native Forest “Classic” Coconut Milk? Whole Foods?
Diane says
I order it by the case from Azure Standard. Check their website to see if there’s a drop point near you, if not, you can order direct from the company.
Gerri says
Yum! With the delicious fat removed, what do you do with the leftover coconut milk?
Leli says
I throw the leftover coconut milk in smoothies just to use it up.
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
I’ve never tried coconut whipped cream. Its probably very good. Pinned it:)