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Coconut Cream

Dairy

Thick, rich layer from top of coconut milk. Higher fat, used in curries, desserts, and whipped toppings.

4 substitutes

Substitutes

Full-Fat Coconut Milk (chilled)

Chill can overnight, scoop solid cream

The thick layer on top IS coconut cream. Discard the water.

βœ…Best for: whipped cream, curries, desserts

Heavy Cream

1:1

Rich dairy sub with similar fat content. Whips better than coconut cream.

βœ…Best for: curries, sauces, desserts, whipping
⚠️Not for: vegan recipes, dairy-free diets

Cashew Cream

1:1

Soak raw cashews 4+ hours, blend with water. Creamy and neutral.

βœ…Best for: sauces, soups, desserts, pasta
⚠️Not for: nut allergies

Silken Tofu (blended)

1:1 blended smooth

Blend until smooth for creamy, high-protein base.

βœ…Best for: smoothies, sauces, desserts
⚠️Not for: whipped cream, recipes needing fat richness