Dairy-Free Whipped Cream
If you feel like your non-dairy desserts are lacking a little something, take them to the next level with a whipped topping! This is the BEST dairy-free whipped cream recipe; it's sweet, silky, and fluffy, with a flavor that's almost indiscernible from traditional whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 14 ounces full-fat coconut milk chilled 12+ hours
- ¼ cup confectioners' sugar sifted
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Open chilled can of coconut milk. Scoop out the thick coconut cream, reserving the liquid for later use.14 ounces full-fat coconut milk
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, or using a bowl and handheld electric mixer, whip coconut cream on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, continuing to beat just until add-ins are incorporated and whipped cream is thick, smooth, and fluffy. If the mixture is thicker or stiffer than you’d prefer, add the reserved liquid ½ teaspoon at a time, whipping until it reaches your desired texture.¼ cup confectioners' sugar |¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract |1 pinch of salt
Notes
Choosing the right brand of coconut milk:
- Look for unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk (or coconut cream) with coconut as the first ingredient. Brands that typically work well for this recipe include Arroy-D, Thai Kitchen, and Native Forest. A word of caution: many people do not have success with Trader Joe's coconut milk.
Storing dairy-free whipped cream:
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. If the whipped cream is too stiff to use after chilling, whip it again to loosen it up, adding a small amount of reserved coconut milk "water" if needed.
Recipe variations:
- Chocolate Whipped Cream: Add 1 ½ tablespoons natural cocoa powder. Use 4 ½ tablespoons of confectioner's sugar, ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract, and an extra pinch of salt.
- Naturally-Sweetened Whipped Cream: Substitute confectioner's sugar with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Honey also works but will have a more pronounced flavor, and is not vegan.
- Sugar-Free Whipped Cream: Substitute confectioners' sugar with a powdered sugar alternative such as erythritol or monk fruit.
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 44mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is an estimate per serving, calculated using standard ingredients. Actual values may vary based on brands used, measurement methods, and more.
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