Coconut Whipped Cream

(Vegan, gluten free, nut free, soy free)

Recipe by: Jennifer Coatanroch, La Vie Plenty

The perfect combination of quick, easy, and delicious. Who doesn't love whipped cream?! It's definitely a huge win at our house. You can always find a can of coconut milk in my fridge just in case I'd like to throw together some quick whipped cream!

3 ingredients. That's it. SO simple.

Minimal equipment. Even better.

NO hands-on prep. Just refrigerating the coconut and bowl ahead of time. Easy!

This whipped cream is a great addition to so many things!

• Berry Trifle: make a quick, healthy dessert by layering the whipped cream with fruit in a pretty glass, and topping it as desired

• As a topping for any dessert

• Topped with fresh fruit

• Strawberry Shortcake

• On top of hot cocoa

• On top of iced coffee

• Lemon Chiffon pie

• Or just on a spoon!

It's a great way to get kids involved too. Check out this video of my son and I making the whipped cream and berry trifle! :)

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Bon Appétit, and Happy Cooking!

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Coconut Whipped Cream

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Vegan, Gluten free, Soy free, Nut free

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Yield: 4 servings

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Ingredients:

• 1 can full-fat coconut milk (preferably chilled at least 3 hours)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Trifle option: fruit, nuts, shredded coconut, shaved chocolate, sponge cake

Equipment:

• Mixing bowl (preferably chilled)

• Hand mixer

• Can opener

• Spatula

• Teaspoon

• Tablespoon

Directions:

1. Flip the can of coconut milk upside down, and open the bottom end with a can opener. Pour the water into a container and store in your refrigerator for another use.*

2. Scoop the cream into your mixing bowl, using a spatula to get it all out.

3. Add the vanilla and syrup to the bowl.

4. Using a hand-mixer, beat for 1-2 minutes until peaks form. Note: This will not get as fluffy as dairy whipped cream would- but it still tastes delicious!

5. Taste and adjust sweetener if needed.

6. Enjoy!!

*Coconut water can be used in many dishes: smoothies, use it in place of water for rice, add it to a curry dish, use it in butternut squash soup, make sorbet...endless opportunities!

Bon Appétit!