What does that mean? Five out of six people in this house can’t digest dairy. No milk, cheese, yogurt or ice cream. Except we like LOVE dairy so there is always 2 huge bricks of chedder, 1.5 kg of cream cheese and at least 8 l of milk. Luckily a few brands have started to come out with lactose-free options (thank you Natrel & Presidents Choice) so my family’s tummies can not be in pain.
This doesn’t mean that I am not always looking for an alternative to the things we love, and whipped cream is a biggie. When I was doing a campaign for Thai Kitchen earlier this year I saw that people were whipping up coconut milk and using it as a dairy-free substitute for whipped cream. Now six months later I finally had a reason to try it and it was MARVELOUS!!!!
I had to do this twice to get it to work for one reason: I bought full-fat coconut milk that was not coconut milk…it was fraudulent coconut milk. Made from coconut extract and other stuff I cant pronounce. When purchasing coconut milk for whipping 2 things need to happen.
- The coconut milk has to be FULL FAT as you are going to be cooling it off in the fridge and the fatty cream will separate from the liquid and sit at the top of the can.
- The coconut milk has to be real. I used a can of West Indian coconut milk and it wouldn’t separate even after cooling all night. I then used this Longo’s brand which has a clear warning that it separates, ALLELUIA!! I saw other bloggers say that it has to be organic to work, they were lying.
That being said I think it is important to mention that this does taste like coconut so be warned. I absolutely love coconut so I am not complaining but I think it is important to mention. I used the Becel #AnythingGoesCookieDough to make these little chocolate cups and piped the cream right into them. Topped with fresh fruit they were both delicious and easy. I kept mine in the fridge until guests arrived and then even after 8 hours they still kept up their form. Make sure you PIN and Save this recipe for later, you will thank yourself.
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Aneta is a Toronto-based mom of four that loves a good meal, great company, and learning something new. In her free time, you can find her trying to keep yet another plant alive.
Yumm! Love coconut milk – but never thought of whipping it!! Definitely going to have to try this! Cheers!
I’ve heard of this but hadn’t tried it. I should. Does it matter what brand you use, besides the full at thing?
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Nicol it has to be “real”. It will most likely say something along the line of “coconut milk separates when left sitting” on the label
Yum, this looks delicious! I’d love to try to out when I’ve got the time.
My husband loves coconut milk. I think I will try it whipped next time instead of whipping cream for a change, it sounds delicious.
I will have to see if I can find the correct coconut milk here and try this if i do.
These look really good, thanks for the recipe!
This sounds delish!! Must try 🙂
Never thought to try something like this. Will have to now. Looks yummy.
YUM! This sounds greeat! Just recently ive started using coconut milk because it is so good for you!
wow, looks yummy! so glad we have no allergies in my house though.
i love the taste of all things coconut and I think this would be delicious on mango squares.
This is a fantastic idea. I’m a huge coconut fan & this whipped milk would be wonderful in so many desserts!
I love anything coconut so this is a great treat!
This is fabulous! Thank you for sharing!
That looks incredibly delicious
Oh my…. Love coconut and chocolate… and am lactose intolerant. Lactaid does not work for me. Have you tried this with any kind of chocolate to make a mousse?
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No I have not. It would have to be cold though…maybe a chocolate powder?
Thank you! I think I’ll try it and divide it up, maybe some with the powder and some with chocolate syrup. I’m really excited about this, thank you for the post!
I am going to try this out! It looks so good! Wish me luck!
Never thought of whipping it before but will give it a try for sure
This is a great idea!
Thanks for the recipe…my son will be especially glad 🙂
Yummy! What a fabulous idea.Thank you for sharing this with us.It’s so appreciated.
I love coconut milk. This is a great idea!
Imagine this on a coconut cream pie. Yummy!
I never even heard of whipping coconut milk… I can only imagine how delicious that must be! Thanks 🙂
Great idea! I can’t wait to try this!!
this is something id definitely be interested in making. thanks!
I never knew you could whip coconut milk.. Guess what I will be doing later today?
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It is so good and I happily let the kids lick the beaters!
I bet this is to die for, I have coconut milk I’m going to have to give this a whirl
wow this sounds super scrumptious , i will def be giving this a try , thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂
I am just discovering coconut milk and this looks like an great way to enjoy it..
This is totally delicious i am so happy i tried it definitely going to have to try this again real soon!
I’ve never seen this before and I never thought about doing this but it’s such a great alternative to all the chemicals and sugar that’s usually in whipped cream