Wondering what to do with the coconut cream that you have around? You may have it sitting in a can on its own or maybe you have coconut milk that separated, leaving you with coconut cream. Either way, there are plenty of healthy and delicious ways to use it! If you really love coconut , you can even get creative by using coconut cream in multiple parts of a dish. It works surprisingly well as a replacement for butter or oil in pie crusts.
Related: 16 Best Substitutes for Heavy Cream If You're in a Pinch What can coconut cream be used for? That can of coconut cream sitting in your pantry can be used in everything from dinner to dessert! It adds a rich texture and taste to desserts, but can also be used in smoothies, dips and sauces for a flavor upgrade. You can also use it in your favorite keto and vegan recipes. Widely seen in many cuisines, it is a staple in Southeast Asian foods.
What can you do with an open can of coconut cream? If you hate to waste food, and you only had to use a few spoonfuls of that can of coconut cream you bought, here are some tasty ways to finish it up! Is coconut cream healthier than dairy cream? If you are swapping coconut cream for heavy cream in some favorite recipes, you might be wondering if there are any health benefits. Here are some facts to keep in mind: Related: Heavy Cream vs. Heavy Whipping Cream: Are They the Same? Does it matter if I use coconut cream instead of milk? Coconut cream is much thicker than coconut milk and should be used in place of heavy cream in recipes.
It should only be used in place of coconut milk if diluted with water first. The good news, however, is if you want coconut cream, simply set a can of coconut milk in the refrigerator overnight, and the next morning scrape off the layer of cream on top. Dairy-free recipes with coconut cream If you need more ways to use coconut cream, a favorite idea is to substitute it with heavy cream in recipes to make them dairy-free.
Since the fat content is similar, pretty much any dish using heavy cream can use coconut cream instead. For example, you can swap it for sugar-free pumpkin pie or gluten-free cream of mushroom soup. For those who can tolerate hard cheeses or butter, and only want to avoid dairy milk and cream, there are even more options.
You can use coconut cream in place of heavy cream to make recipes like ice cream , breakfast casseroles or even homemade Alfredo sauce . Substitution options are great and all, but if you don't want to go modifying recipes, don't worry. There are tons of them that are already written to use coconut cream as is.
With that in mind, this is a collection of some of the best coconut cream recipes out there. It includes a little bit of everything, from breakfast and dinner to dessert, as well. And, they are all low-carb, sugar-free and gluten-free.
25 coconut cream recipes Pineapple Coconut Cooler Mark Boughton Photography Inspired by "agua fresca," this tropical drink only has three ingredients. Get the recipe: Pineapple Coconut Cooler Related: 30 Impressive Pineapple Recipes Hazelnut Sponge Cake With Cherry Compote and Whipped Coconut Cream Bill Yosses, Peter Kaminsky An airy sponge cake topped with luscious cherry compote plus whipped coconut cream. Get the recipe: Hazelnut Sponge Cake With Cherry Compote and Whipped Coconut Cream Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Wholesome Yum This creamy sun-dried tomato chicken skillet is a perfect low-carb, paleo dinner that’s on the table in under 20 minutes.
Get the recipe: Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Low-Carb, No-Churn Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Low Carb With Jennifer This decadent no-churn strawberry cheesecake ice cream is easy to make with only a handful of ingredients—and it's sugar-free. Get the recipe: Low-Carb, No-Churn Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Butternut Squash Curry With Spinach and Chickpeas Avocado Pesto Butternut squash curry that’s creamy and fragrant with spinach, chickpeas, coconut cream and red curry paste. The secret ingredient in the recipe makes the sauce extra creamy every time! Get the recipe: Butternut Squash Curry With Spinach and Chickpeas Easy Berry Lemon Cream Parfaits Beauty And The Foodie These simple parfaits are low-carb, gluten-free, keto and paleo with a vegan, dairy-free option.
Get the recipe: Easy Berry Lemon Cream Parfaits (Low Carb ) 30-Minute Chicken and Mushroom Marsala Allergy Awesomeness The sauce really is the star of the recipe, but the moist chicken and tender mushrooms that swim in it are a close second. A quick, one-pan meal that still looks and tastes elegant. Get the recipe: 30-Minute Chicken and Mushroom Marsala Chocolate Bowls With Strawberries and Coconut Whipped Cream A Saucy Kitchen Homemade edible chocolate bowls filled with strawberries and coconut whipped cream.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Bowls With Strawberries and Coconut Whipped Cream Coconut Pea Puree and Baked Sole Flowers Yang's Nourishing Kitchen A gorgeous, light meal that can be made in less than 30 minutes yet is so satisfying. Elegant enough to serve on a special occasion. Get the recipe: Coconut Pea Puree and Baked Sole Flowers Low-Carb Dairy-Free Chocolate Ice Cream Low Carb Yum A deliciously creamy, five-ingredient, dairy-free ice cream that's made with coconut cream.
Get the recipe: Low-Carb Dairy-Free Chocolate Ice Cream Related: 15 Sugar-Free Ice Cream Recipes Easy Peanut Sauce Low Carb Maven A fantastic-tasting peanut sauce is all you need to dress up chicken, beef, pork or low-carb noodles. Get the recipe: Easy Peanut Sauce Five-Minute Keto Magic Cookies Joy Filled Eats Classic Magic Cookie Bars in an easy five-minute low-carb, keto recipe. Get the recipe: Five-Minute Keto Magic Cookies Tom Ka Gai (Thai Coconut Soup) What A Girl Eats Tom Ka Gai soup is light, yet filling, but also one of the healthiest soup recipes.
Just a few simple pantry staples are needed for this exotic-sounding, yet fast and easy soup. Get the recipe: Tom Ka Gai (Thai Coconut Soup) Shrimp (or Chicken) and Artichoke Soup The Organic Kitchen Warm, comforting and somewhat spicy! Made with homemade broth, artichoke hearts, fresh herbs, spices and your choice of shrimp or chicken. Get the recipe: Shrimp (or Chicken) and Artichoke Soup Avocado Popsicle With Coconut and Lime Ketogasm A delicious dairy-free and low-carb version of the Filipino-style avocado ice pops with a coconut lime twist! Get the recipe: Avocado Popsicle With Coconut & Lime Red Thai Curry Chicken Wings Step Away From The Carbs These red Thai curry chicken wings have so much flavor! Only three ingredients are required.
Get the recipe: Red Thai Curry Chicken Wings Creamy Coconut Milk Meatballs I Heart Umami Creamy coconut milk meatballs with fresh herbs and coconut cream in a simple curry sauce. Get the recipe: Creamy Coconut Milk Meatballs Strawberries and Coconut Cream Create Mindfully This easy dessert will make you feel like you are indulging, but it is really quite healthy! Get the recipe: Strawberries and Coconut Cream Cambodian Fish Amok Compass & Fork Cambodian fish amok is the national dish of Cambodia and with very good reason. It is deliciously creamy and quite mild when compared to neighboring Thailand’s curries.
Get the recipe: Cambodian Fish Amok Silky Vegan Cauliflower Soup Happy Kitchen Rocks Delicious and easy silky vegan cauliflower soup recipe ready in less than 30 minutes! Rich, creamy, healthy, comforting winter soup packed with nutrients. Get the recipe: Silky Vegan Cauliflower Soup Related: 65 Best Crock Pot Soup Recipes Strawberry Coconut Mousse Sugar Free Londoner This mousse is so incredibly easy and impossibly delicious. Only four ingredients, vegan, low-carb and refined sugar-free! Get the recipe: Strawberry Coconut Mousse Dairy-Free Low-Carb Pumpkin Whoopie Pies My PCOS Kitchen A dairy-free take on the popular whoopie pies! Filled with delicious coconut cream.
Get the recipe: Dairy-Free Low-Carb Pumpkin Whoopie Pies Paleo Curried Meatballs Simply So Healthy These meatballs have a spicy, creamy sauce that is paleo and low-carb. Get the recipe: Paleo Curried Meatballs Vegan Whipped Cream (Coconut Cream) Trial and Eater Vegan whipped cream made from coconut cream. Plus four flavors to try: chocolate, vanilla, peanut butter and cinnamon! (These do have sugar but you can use another sweetener of choice.
) Get the recipe: Vegan Whipped Cream (Coconut Cream) Paleo Breakfast Egg Muffin Cups Wholesome Yum Healthy egg muffin cups are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. This method makes the best low-carb, paleo breakfast egg muffin recipe ever! Get the recipe: Paleo Breakfast Egg Muffin Cups Next up: 19 Decadent Dairy-Free Low-Carb Dinners.
