Coconut milk, coconut cream and other related ingredients come from the same fruit, but they’re rather different. Accessibility statement Skip to main content. Democracy Dies in Darkness.

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.

If you need more ways to use coconut cream, a favorite idea is to substitute it with heavy cream in recipes to make them dairy-free. Since the fat content is similar, pretty much any dish using ...

Step-by-Step Instructions. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the coconut milk, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.

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.