Whipped coconut cream

10 Minutes • Gluten-free • Dairy-free • Low FODMAP • Makes about 1 ½ cups • This creamy whipped coconut cream can be used in place of dairy-based whipped cream in your favorite recipes. You might just find you like it even better! 

INGREDIENTS:

1 can chilled coconut cream (refrigerated at least overnight)

6 tablespoons arrowroot powder

1 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (or to your taste)

2 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste 

DIRECTIONS:

Carefully open the can of refrigerated coconut cream, being careful to keep it level. The coconut cream will be firm, waxy, and thick.

Scoop out the coconut cream into a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. (If it is hot in your kitchen, place your mixing bowl in the freezer for 5 minutes before mixing.)  Stop scooping when you reach the water in the bottom of the can. Don't add the water into the solid cream for whipping.

Using a stand mixer or hand-held mixer on high speed - whip the coconut cream for 3 to 5 minutes until it becomes fluffy and light, with soft peaks. Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla, if using.

Whipped coconut cream is best served immediately but can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. It will harden in the fridge, the longer it stays chilled, simply mix until creamy again, when ready to serve.

Thai Kitchen coconut cream is recommended. Other brands may work but this brand seems to yield the best results.

Original recipe inspired by Allison Lubert of Sweet Freedom Bakery

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