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    How To Make Vegan Whipped Cream

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    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!

    Vegan whipped cream on top of strawberries.

    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!

    Whipped cream in a mixing bowl.

    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.

    Jar of vegan whipped cream with starwberries.

    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

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.

    Whipped cream on top of pumpkin pie.

    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

    1. 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.
    2. Use full-fat coconut cream or milk otherwise, it won’t thicken up or froth as well.
    3. Chill your mixing bowl and mixer attachments for 10 minutes before whipping.
    4. Use immediately or place in the fridge for 2-3 hours and it will firm up even more.
    5. 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.
    Pumpkin pie on plate with whipped cream on top.

    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

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    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

    Ingredients

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    • 14-ounce can full-fat coconut milk
    • 1–2 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 tsp. vanilla

    Instructions

    1. 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.
    2. 10 minutes before whipping, chill a large mixing bowl in the refrigerator.
    3. 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.
    4. 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.
    5. Use it immediately or refrigerate. It will thicken as it sets up in the fridge. 

    Equipment

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    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.

    • Author: Shane Martin
    • 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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    Comments

    1. Nancy

      November 24, 2022 at 7:53 pm

      This was amazing simple and fast! All the non-vegans loved it and couldn’t believe what it was made with!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        November 26, 2022 at 6:40 pm

        😎

        Reply
    2. Gail

      September 09, 2022 at 8:33 am

      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.

      Reply
    3. Jeanette Paisley

      January 29, 2022 at 5:33 pm

      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?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        January 31, 2022 at 9:36 pm

        Sure thing.

        Reply
    4. CastleDark

      July 30, 2021 at 7:13 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        August 07, 2021 at 11:08 am

        Hey, I don’t have a problem with that:) Go mental man. Go mental.

        Reply
    5. Beth Watson

      July 28, 2021 at 6:10 pm

      This looks great! Can I sub agave for the maple syrup? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        August 07, 2021 at 11:09 am

        Yes, absolutely.

        Reply
    6. Charli

      July 04, 2021 at 2:49 pm

      Easy!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. CastleDark

      December 03, 2020 at 4:02 am

      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

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        December 04, 2020 at 9:38 am

        Unfortunately, it wouldn’t work in the Vitamix. It would make it to think and it wouldn’t fluff up. 🙁

        Reply
    8. Maggie Lewis

      December 02, 2020 at 5:35 pm

      Can I make this in my Vitamix?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        December 04, 2020 at 9:40 am

        Hi, Maggie! The Vitamix would make it too thin and it wouldn’t get fluffy 🙁

        Reply
    9. Lora

      November 24, 2020 at 11:53 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        November 24, 2020 at 2:12 pm

        It does have a slight coconut flavor. But, the vanilla and maple seem to mask most of it. But, I DO like coconut:0

        ★★★★★

        Reply
    10. Shane Martin

      November 06, 2020 at 11:54 am

      Smooth, fluffy, healthy, easy, and SO DELICIOUS!

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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