And if I accidentally grab a can of cream of coconut instead of coconut cream, there is a good chance my recipe will be ruined. What it is: At its most basic, coconut milk is simply shredded or ...

Wondering what to do with the coconut cream that you have around? You may have it sitting in a can on its own or maybe you have coconut milk that separated, leaving you with coconut cream.

Though both coconut milk and coconut cream may be used as ingredients in beverages, such as the famous piña colada, they are not made for people to drink straight.

A t first glance, coconut cream and coconut milk might seem awfully similar (and they are in some ways!), but unfortunately they are not interchangeable in recipes.

Rich, velvety coconut cream adds body and flavor to all sorts of sweet and savory dishes — as well as island-inspired drinks. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than ...

Coconut cream, used in baked treats, is a key ingredient in Jamaican Gizzada Cookie Bars, with a nutty shortbread crust. (Scott Suchman / For The Washington Post) 4. Cream of coconut.