Best Dairy Free Whipped Cream Made In Minutes

Looking for a dairy-free whipped cream alternative? We’ve been making this coconut whipped cream for years and only recently decided, why don’t we share the recipe with you! It’s easy to make and requires only a few ingredients to whip up. Best of all, it’s so, so good: dollop it on all your desserts all season long! (Don’t worry, we’ve got some suggestions for you.) Ready to get cooking? Here’s our favorite coconut whipped cream recipe: and it’s naturally sweetened, too.

How to make coconut whipped cream

OK! Let’s talk about whipped cream for a moment. Alex, Larson and I eat a lot of plant based recipes at our house. We also eat dairy, and a little seafood, and sometimes a little meat. So, our go to recipe for whipped cream is this Homemade Whipped Cream recipe. And if we’re wanting a healthy spin, well then we go for our Yogurt Whipped Cream recipe, also very delicious but using half Greek yogurt. But when we’re feeling like we want to be fully plant based, and when we’re serving people who are, we use this coconut whipped cream! It’s light and fluffy, lightly sweet, and feels just like the “standard” whipped cream. How does dairy-free whipped cream taste? Well, it does have a coconut-y vibe (so if you’re not a coconut person, steer clear). But we think it adds just the right complexity in flavor! I barely notice the coconut flavor, but maybe it’s because I’m used to it. Here’s how to make coconut whipped cream: it requires a tiny bit of forethought, but other than that it’s a breeze!

How to make dairy-free whipped cream

As you can see, really the only “hard” part is to remember to refrigerate the coconut milk. Alex and I actually store a few cans of coconut milk in the refrigerator: that way we’re ready at a moment’s notice. You never know when a guest might drop by for dessert! Now, can you make coconut cream whipped cream with store bought coconut cream instead of milk? You actually can, but since the amount of coconut liquid to solid is different from coconut milk, you’d have to play the quantities by ear. Feel free to play around with the recipe below: at your own risk!

How to serve coconut whipped cream

Now that you’ve made this dairy-free whipped cream, how to serve it? Of course it’s not hard to think of fantastic desserts to top with whipped cream! However, here are a few of our favorites for inspiration:

Berries and Whipped Cream: Our favorite way to eat whipped cream is so simple: just pair berries and whipped cream for the easiest dessert on the planet! Add in some mint or chopped nuts for a little crunch. Simple Raspberries and Cream: Same idea. Poached Pears with Pecan Granola: For a fall-ish take, try poached pears with coconut whipped cream: the base recipe is vegan too! Strawberry Vanilla Shortcakes: We often make our strawberry shortcakes recipe with coconut whipped cream for a lighter take! Easy Bananas Foster: One of our favorite easy desserts is this bananas foster recipe! The base recipe has a vegan variation. Granola Apple Crisp, Blueberry Crisp, or Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp: You get the idea. All of these also have vegan variations and are perfect with a whipped topping!

Also try: our 25 Top Gluten Free Dairy Free Recipes!

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