Dairy Free Whipped Cream

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This is an easy dairy whipped cream, with its delicate coconut flavor it makes a delicious vegan topping for any dessert.

A strawberry being dipped into a small flower shaped bowl of whipped coconut cream

Why This Recipe Works

Three ingredients
A vegan alternative to traditional whipped cream
Creamy, sweet with a delicate taste

Ingredients you will need

canned coconut milk or coconut cream
icing sugar
vanilla extract

Canned coconut milk, a bottle of vanilla extract and icing sugar on a grey marble bench top.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutes

Canned coconut cream or coconut milk: You can use either coconut cream or coconut milk, the only difference between the two products is the water content.
Icing sugar: This is powdered sugar and may also be called confectioner's sugar. The icing sugar can be substituted for powdered stevia. Liquid sweeteners like honey and maple syrup will work as well although the whipped cream will have a runnier consistency.
Vanilla extract: A pure vanilla extract will give a nicer flavor than an imitation vanilla essence

I am an ambassador for Countdown supermarket, they support my blog by providing ingredients for recipe creation and testing. I used macro organic coconut milk or coconut cream from their range when I make this recipe.

Step-by-step instructions

Below are illustrated step-by-step instructions to make my whipped coconut cream recipe, if you prefer just the written instructions then head straight to the printable recipe card below.

Step one: Chill a can of coconut milk or coconut cream in the fridge overnight.

The next day chill the mixing bowl and the beater heads you plan to use by popping them in the fridge for 10 or so minutes.

Step two: Open your can carefully, and scoop out all the thick creamy coconut cream, leaving the coconut water behind. Place it in your chilled bowl with the icing sugar and the vanilla extract.

chilled coconut cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract.

Step three: Whip until smooth and creamy, be careful not to overwhip. (you can use a beater with whisk attachment or a hand mixer

Coconut cream being whipped with an electric beater.

Enjoy!

Coconut whip in a small flower shaped dish.

Top Tips

Here is how you can make these dairy-free whipped cream perfectly every time!

You can either use this coconut whip immediately or store it in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. If it is chilled for a long time it will become harder, when you bring it out from the fridge give it a quick whisk and it will loosen up.
Sweeten the coconut whipped cream to taste. Start with ¼ cup of icing sugar only adding more if you need more sweetness.
Serve your dairy-free whipped cream anywhere you would serve traditional whipped toppings; on pavlovas, with fresh fruit, or on hot chocolate.

Two meringues stacked with whipped cream, mango slices, blueberries and mint leaves.

FAQs

Can a person with a dairy allergy eat whipped cream?

Traditional whipped cream is made from the cream component of cow's milk. It is therefore not dairy-free and is not safe for those with a dairy allergy. Dairy-free whipped cream can be made from coconut milk or cream.