Why is my coconut cream not whipping up?

Chances are the coconut milk wasn’t chilled sufficiently. For best results, we highly recommend refrigerating the coconut milk overnight and freezing the equipment for at least 10 minutes before starting. If you had done both of these things, it is possible that a small amount of liquid made its way into your whipped cream OR lastly, you used a bad brand of coconut milk. Unfortunately not all coconut milk is made equal and some simply are inferior.

Why is my coconut whipped cream grainy?

If your coconut whipped cream is grainy or has chunks that will not become smooth, this is a sign of a bad brand of coconut milk. We tested this recipe using Thai Kitchen full-fat coconut milk and had excellent results. Avoid using the coconut milk and coconut cream from Trader Joe’s (it’s more watery than most) and avoid coconut milks made without stabilizers like guar gum. Guar gum helps your vegan whipped cream whip into stiff peaks.

What happens if whipped cream is whipped too much?

If your coconut milk is whipped for too long, it will become warm and the excess air whipped into it will eventually cause it to deflate and break down. Once your whipped cream forms stiff peaks, add the powdered sugar and beat for just 1 more minute.

Can I use coconut cream instead?

Yes! If desired, use a can of coconut cream instead. Use the same method (chilling it overnight) and scoop out the solids. There will be more solids in a can of coconut cream to use than a can of coconut milk, so you will end up with more whipped cream and may need additional sugar to sweeten the vegan whipped cream to taste.

Vegan Coconut Whipped Cream (2-Ingredients)

Name: Vegan Coconut Whipped Cream (2-Ingredients)
Prep time: 8 h 10 min
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1 (16 oz.) can full-fat coconut milk; 1/2 cup organic powdered sugar; Optional: 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Description

This coconut whipped cream is made with just 2 ingredients in 15 minutes. It’s the easiest vegan whipped cream you can make right from the comfort of your own kitchen! Dollop it on top of all of your favorite vegan pies, puddings, cakes, drinks, pancakes and more.

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) can full-fat coconut milk
1/2 cup organic powdered sugar
Optional: 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Place a can of coconut milk un the refrigerator overnight, or for at least 8 hours. This is key as it will harden the coconut and yield the thickest whipped cream!
Before whipping, it is ideal if you place your large mixing bowl and the beaters of your electric or standing mixer in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill. This will help the coconut cream stay cold and thick!
Carefully open up the can of coconut milk, being sure not to shake or flip it. Using a spoon, scoop the coconut cream solids (on the top of the can) into the chilled mixing bowl. Be sure not to scoop any liquid in. You can save the remaining liquid for another use, such as smoothies!
Beat coconut cream using an electric hand or standing mixer with the chilled beaters on medium speed. Once it beings to fluff up, turn it up to high speed. Beat the coconut cream until stiff peaks form, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stop the mixer and add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. For smoothness, we sifted in the sugar. Beat for a minute more and then adjust sweetness and vanilla to taste.
Use this coconut whipped cream immediately or set it into the refrigerator to chill for a few hours. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. It is best used the day-of but will last 5-7 days.

Notes

We opted for powdered sugar to keep this whipped cream as white in color as possible as well as smooth in texture as we could achieve. If you would like, you can opt for maple syrup, cane sugar, or even an alternative sweetener like stevia to taste. Note that these sweeteners may alter the look, taste and or texture of the whipped cream, and we recommend powdered sugar over other sweeteners.
Feel free to add in additional ingredients/flavors are you would like, depending on what you are serving this whipped cream with. Here are some ideas: citrus zest, almond extract, matcha powder, cocoa, peppermint extract, fresh mint, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, lavender, etc.

Prep Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Category: Dessert, Side
Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-free