An easy step-by-step recipe for how to make vegan whipped cream with coconut milk! Perfect for topping non-dairy and vegan desserts or fresh berries. Gluten-free and soy-free!
Who doesn’t love a BIG OLE DOLLOP of whipped cream on top of pumpkin pie or hot chocolate? It’s one of those little things that make a big difference in the life of a dessert.
But, you probably thought eating a healthy, oil-free vegan diet meant no toppings for your pie. WRONG!
This dairy-free, refined sugar-free topping is perfect for all your favorite plant-based cakes, cupcakes, and pies. It’s great on top of vegan breakfast dishes like blueberry pancakes, Belgian waffles, and oil-free granola.
This vegan coconut whipped cream recipe is fluffy, smooth, and one of the best dairy-free replacements I’ve found. And, I’m quite certain you’ll agree.
LET’S MAKE IT!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Making your own vegan whipped cream is a lot simpler than you think. And, it’s much healthier than store-bought versions. You only need 3 natural, wholesome ingredients.
- full-fat coconut milk: this will eliminate the need for using added thickeners like guar gum and other ingredients like aquafaba.
- pure maple syrup: one of my favorite vegan sweeteners and much better than refined sugar.
- vanilla extract: for adding an extra depth of flavor.
Full-fat coconut milk is an excellent vegan dairy substitute for making perfect vegan whipped cream. There are many brands you can use but my favorite is Thai Kitchen.
How To Make Vegan Whipped Cream
Vegan whipped cream is the perfect dairy-free alternative to regular whipped cream. It’s so easy to make your own healthy, dairy-free, vegan-friendly version. You simply use quality full-fat coconut milk instead of heavy whipping cream! It’s that easy.
How To Make Whipped Cream With Canned Coconut Milk
- Place a 14-ounce can of full-fat coconut milk in the refrigerator and let it sit overnight. This allows the coconut milk to harden and separate from the liquid. Don’t use the freezer. 10 minutes before you read to use it place a large mixing bowl in the fridge so it can chill.
- Open the can and spoon out the hardened coconut milk off the top into the chilled bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Be sure and leave any clear liquid in the can. Add the maple syrup and vanilla extract to the bowl.
- Beat or whisk the mixture on high until it’s whipped and forms a creamy texture. It should be fairly fluffy and you should see stiff peaks form.
That’s it! This vegan whipped cream recipe could not get any easier. It requires very little time and effort and uses no oil or refined sugar. But, it’s so delicious. I try to keep 2-3 cans in the fridge at all times so I can whip it up in a jiffy.
What To Serve With Vegan Whipped Cream
SO, HAVE YOURSELF A DOLLOP OR TWO…OR THREE!
It’s the perfect topping for recipes like Best Vegan Pumpkin Pie, Vegan Apple Crisp, Oil-Free Granola, Vegan Blueberry Pancakes, and The Best Vegan Belgian Waffles just for starters.
If you’re a chocolate lover like myself, enjoy a big spoonful on top of this vegan chocolate mousse or vegan hot chocolate!
Tips For Making Perfect Vegan Whipped Cream
- Place the coconut milk in the fridge overnight, NOT in the freezer. Chilling overnight is essential or it won’t harden and will be too soft to whip.
- Use full-fat coconut cream or milk otherwise, it won’t thicken up or froth as well.
- Chill your mixing bowl and mixer attachments for 10 minutes before whipping.
- Use immediately or place in the fridge for 2-3 hours and it will firm up even more.
- Be sure and use quality coconut milk. Dud cans for cheaper brands can be a bit more common, but less so with quality brands. I prefer Thai Kitchen’s organic coconut milk.
Common Questions
Can I Make Vegan Whipped Cream Ahead Of Time?
Yes, absolutely! It’s great for making 2-3 hours ahead of time and storing in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.
Can I Freeze Vegan Whipped Cream?
Store any leftovers in an air-tight container then place them in the freezer. When you’re ready to use simply set it out on the counter to thaw.
How Long Does Vegan Whipped Cream Last?
It will up to 2 weeks stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
This Vegan Whipped Cream is dairy free, fluffy, creamy, smooth, vegetarian, naturally sweet, and delicious!
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How To Make Vegan Whipped Cream
This vegan whipped cream recipe is made with canned coconut milk and so easy to make. Perfect for topping all your non-dairy and vegan desserts, 1 bowl with 3 ingredients and 5 minutes is all you need.
- Total Time: 10 minutes
Instructions
- Place the coconut milk in the refrigerator and let it chill overnight. Do not shake or tip the can or the milk may not separate from the water.
- 10 minutes before whipping, chill a large mixing bowl in the refrigerator.
- Remove the can of coconut milk from the fridge and open it without tipping or shaking. You should see that the cream has separated from the water, risen to the top, and hardened.
- Scoop out the hardened cream into your chilled mixing bowl and leave the water in the can. Add the maple syrup and vanilla and whip until everything is fluffy, smooth, and creamy. Usually about 1 minute or so.
- Use it immediately or refrigerate. It will thicken as it sets up in the fridge.
Notes
This will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
If your coconut milk doesn’t harden it is more than likely a bad can or dud. Sadly, this does happen on occasion.
You will need an electric hand mixer or stand mixer to make this recipe.
Use as a topping on Vegan Pumpkin Pie, Blueberry Pancakes, and delicious Vegan Belgian Waffles.
- Prep Time: 10 mins.
- Category: How To
- Method: Whip
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Tbsp
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2.3 g
- Sodium: 5.5 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: vegan whipped cream, vegan whipped cream recipe, coconut milk whipped cream, dairy-free
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Shane, thank you so much for listing the serving size! So many times people post nutrition facts for a serving size but they don’t tell you what the serving size is.
My pleasure and thank you!
Simple and so easy! I did add a touch of Organic Cane Sugar to it. Love that lasts 2 weeks in fridge and can freeze if you want as compared to other similar recipes I have tried. Thanks, Shane, and Blessings,
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This was amazing simple and fast! All the non-vegans loved it and couldn’t believe what it was made with!
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I love your recipes Shane! Common products easily found in most cases. With your vegan whipped cream recipe, does it have to be used/eaten immediately? Will it keep as a topping on the pumpkin pie if refrigerated? Thank you.
Can this be made with coconut cream, not the cream from the top of a can of coconut milk? If so, how much cream would I use?
Sure thing.
HI mate, me again. Well if my vitamix is no good could I maybe go totally mental with a whisk do u think??
Ps…u forgot the last step of this recipe: SIT ON KITCHEN FLOOR AND EAT STRAIGHT FROM CHILLED BOWL.
jus joking. (but probly not)
PS LOOOOVE YOUR WORK MAN
Hey, I don’t have a problem with that:) Go mental man. Go mental.
This looks great! Can I sub agave for the maple syrup? Thank you!
Yes, absolutely.
Easy!
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hi Shane & Simple,
LOVE your recipes.
please may i ask if its possible to make this whipped cream in the vitamix ?
if i refrigerate the glass jug from the vitamix the ten mins before hand?
and watch carefully to just pulse once it thickens?
i no longer have a hand mixer or an old fashioned mixer. DAMN DE-CLUTTERING. lol
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Unfortunately, it wouldn’t work in the Vitamix. It would make it to think and it wouldn’t fluff up. 🙁
Can I make this in my Vitamix?
Hi, Maggie! The Vitamix would make it too thin and it wouldn’t get fluffy 🙁
Hi Shane,
Possibly a silly question, but will this taste like coconut whipped cream? Never been a fan of the flavor, but sure do miss some topping once in a while!
Thanks!
It does have a slight coconut flavor. But, the vanilla and maple seem to mask most of it. But, I DO like coconut:0
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Smooth, fluffy, healthy, easy, and SO DELICIOUS!
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