When you decide to go vegan or dairy-free, you may well be concerned about what to use in its place because whipped cream. The answer is coconut whipped cream.
A crucial skill when it comes to creating vegan desserts is the ability to make your own vegan whipped cream.
We’ll demonstrate two methods for creating it: using sweetened whipped cream or just plain whipped cream.
The type you use will rely largely on the food you’re eating it with. Whether it is already sweet or quite bland.
By the end of this article, you will be able to easily create your own vegan whipping cream to accompany all your desserts and treats (You might be insterested in checking out Are Donuts Vegan?).
Ingredients You Will Need
The following are ingredients you will need to make this simple vegan whipping cream.
Coconut Cream
Better than coconut milk, canned coconut cream should be used to make vegan whipped cream. Since coconut cream contains less water, you’ll essentially receive more product for your money.
Although coconut cream often yields the greatest results, full-fat canned coconut milk may be used.
Powdered Sugar
Only use powdered sugar if you wish to sweeten your cream. The best sugar to use is powdered sugar because it mixes into cream so effortlessly.
Vanilla Extract
Vanilla extract is an additional optional ingredient. However, it makes a lovely finishing touch if you’re adding powdered sugar.
Method
Step 1: Refrigerate The Coconut Cream
The can of coconut cream must first be chilled overnight. Put it in your refrigerator’s coldest section, and keep it there overnight.
Remove the can of coconut cream from the refrigerator after it has chilled there for a minimum 12 hours. However, be careful not to jiggle it around.
When you open it, the cream ought to have all floated to the surface and solidified.
The consistency of the coconut cream might vary significantly depending on the type you’re using. From extremely hard to hardly firmed up.
Step 2: Separate The Cream
Next, you need to separate the cream and water from one another.
Only the cream portion should be scooped into the stand mixer bowl. Which will be at the top of your can. While the water will remain at the bottom.
The water can be discarded or used in a smoothie.
Step 3: Start Mixing
Once the mixture has been scooped into your stand mixer, turn it on at first at a low speed. Then you can slowly increase the speed until it resembles thick whipped cream.
This is the step where you could add a teaspoon of vanilla extract and a couple of tablespoons of powdered sugar. It’s best to taste the cream as you go along to get the right sweetness you desire.
Tips To Make The Best Vegan Whipping Cream
The following are some important tips and tricks you should follow. By following these tips, you will be able to create perfect vegan whipped cream every time.
In addition to that, if you run into any problems, there will be a tip suggested below to help fix your problem.
Add Water
The consistency of the whipped cream can occasionally resemble thick cream cheese rather than whipped cream. This can occur if the cream is very firm after being extracted from the water in the can.
To make the cream somewhat thinner and give it a nicer whipped cream consistency.
You can put some of the water out of the can back into the cream. This will help you achieve a much smoother and whipped cream consistency.
Don’t Over Whip
If you whisk coconut cream for too long, some brands may start to separate. If your cream is already pretty thick, you might not even need to whisk it for very long.
Floppy Cream
Your cream could not whip at all if it is very floppy and not stiff once it separates from the liquid in the can. In this instance, beat the cream longer to see how hard you can get it.
Once you’ve gotten it as stiff as you can, add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum and beat that in. The gum will stiffen it up quickly and prevent the batch from being a failure.
Find The Right Brand
Some brands simply don’t work at all. Some may appear to be effective, but as you attempt to whip them, they begin to separate and take on a grainy appearance.
Try different brands until you discover one that works well for you. Coconut creams in a carton, however, won’t work at all for this.
Freezing And Storing Your Vegan Whipped Cream
Coconut cream that has been whipped up can be kept in the refrigerator for approximately a week. We do not suggest freezing this at all because it is not at all freezer friendly.
Thus, you should think of your vegan whipped cream as you would with normal dairy cream. It shouldn’t be left at room temperature as this will affect the taste and texture.
Hence, the best place for it is in your fridge. Ideally, you will want to use it as soon as possible, to savor the maximum flavor and texture.
Final Thoughts
Vegan whipping cream is really easy to make. All you need is a couple of ingrown and overall it will only take 10 minutes to complete.
You can use vegan whipping cream on top of a wide variety of desserts, to add a creamy and rich element to the dish overall.
It is up to you whether you want your whipping cream to be sweeter by adding powdered sugar. Yet, naturally, the coconut cream already has a lot of sweetness.
We hope you have found this article useful, and now you should be able to make your own vegan whipping cream.
Hi, my name is Kimberly Kidd and I love to cook and eat delicious, nutritious meals featuring natural, organic plants.
Since my sister introduced me to vegan cooking four years ago, I have discovered so many delicious alternatives to the traditional meaty meals I used to eat.
Today I enjoy trying and making my own vegan-friendly alternatives. If my sister can do it, then so can I (and you can, too). It is easier than you may think, promise!
