Coconut cream!!!!!

Kris T. · 05-13-2008, 08:45 PM

Has anyone used this before? I discovered this today, next to the canned coconut milk.

I first made an Almond Joy egg cream with it (and posted the recipe in the recipe section). I had read that if chilled, it could be whipped like cream. Since I had only used a small portion of what was in the can, I put the rest in a pyrex bowl to whip up later.

I just came home and took a peek. It had turned into a cool-whip consistency, with no whipping whatsoever! I took a small spoonful...delicious!

I'm already thinking up uses for this..in my coffee, on berries. I even might make a strawberry shortcake using a few oopsies torn up, some berries, maybe some strawberry s.f. syrup, and a dollop of coconut cream. I wonder if it can be frozen and somehow turn into an ice cream-like treat? I'll give it a whirl. The can said 3g of carbs per 1/2 c serving (or maybe it was 1/4 cup..can't remember now.)

In the meantime, back to the Asian market tomorrow to stock up.

Moretta · 05-13-2008, 09:30 PM

It sounds delish.

Let us know how you make out with it.

crazywoman-n-wy · 05-13-2008, 10:22 PM

I use it a lot (and yet not so much - I know that didn't make sense). I use it a lot of times in place of cream. I only tried whipping it one. I couldn't tell when it was whipped, and ended up with coconut "butter", Chocolate coconut butter at that, as I was trying to whip it with cocoa for something. I've forgotten now what. Think it was one of Kevin's recipies, but can't remember for sure now. I've never tried it again.

I have put it in my coffee, but I do still need a little cream also, as it doesn't lighten it enough for me.

I put it in flaxmeal hot cereal.

Sorry, can't even think what else right now. And I'd love more ideas also. I need to go look for your receipe.

jacksmixedtape · 05-14-2008, 10:25 AM

Culture it with kefir grains and make a non-dairy sour cream. Mix it with hazelnut butter and chocolate for a creamy nutella-like nut butter. It's neat for special recipes or if you have an aversion to real cream.

Kris T. · 05-14-2008, 11:49 AM

Will have to try that. Thanks for the ideas!

soon · 05-14-2008, 03:27 PM

I know many coconut milks I cant buy due to high sugar content how much sugar is in the cream/carbs?

Kris T. · 05-14-2008, 09:43 PM

Ok. Sun Voi brand from Thailand.

Ingredients: Coco. milk, water, potassium metabisulphite. (will have to look that up).

Serving size 1/2 c.

Calories 200
Total fat 20 g
Sat. fat 14 g
Sodium 14 mg
Total Carb. 3g
Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Iron 3g

I should note that although the can is from Thailand, the nutrition info box on it is the U.S. standard. It appears to have no sugar in it.

Kris T. · 05-14-2008, 09:45 PM

Oh, and I tried freezing it. It turned out rock hard. I didn't care for it at all.

Jennyl · 05-14-2008, 11:02 PM

is it different than coconut milk?

soon · 05-15-2008, 05:43 AM

Thanks Chris for that info hope our store carries it would love to try it

doxielvr · 05-15-2008, 07:43 AM

There is a coconut cream from tropical traditions that is solid, just like the coconut oil, at room temp - I guess that one is different, because no way could you whip it.

Kris T. · 05-15-2008, 08:24 AM

Yes. This is different from coconut milk and the thicker one that Linda mentioned above.

The consistency is similar to cream in that you can shake it in the can, as it is a liquid. It turns semisolid when refrigerated though, unlike cream. It had almost a cool-whip texture. The color is similar too..kind of an off-white color. I hadn't seen it in any mainstream grocery store, even in their Asian section. You'll find the coco. milk, but usually not the cream. Since we're in San Francisco, the Asian stores around here are a dime a dozen.

OurLuvsFromAbove · 05-15-2008, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Kris T.

Yes. This is different from coconut milk and the thicker one that Linda mentioned above.

The consistency is similar to cream in that you can shake it in the can, as it is a liquid. It turns semisolid when refrigerated though, unlike cream. It had almost a cool-whip texture. The color is similar too..kind of an off-white color. I hadn't seen it in any mainstream grocery store, even in their Asian section. You'll find the coco. milk, but usually not the cream. Since we're in San Francisco, the Asian stores around here are a dime a dozen.

meee too! I will have to stop and get some of this!

crazywoman-n-wy · 05-15-2008, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jennyl

is it different than coconut milk?

As another has said here, the coconut cream in a can like Kris got is more like coconut milk than the coconut cream concentrate that Tropical Traditions sells (tho they do sell a coconut cream in a can also). It is very similar to coconut milk, but the milk as a lot more water in it. This has a lot more "fat" or cream.

The coconut cream concentrate is quite a lot different. It is ground coconut with very little water content.
Coconut cream & coconut cream concentrate can be very confusing.

What I buy (milk & cream both) have no added sugars. You have to watch tho, as some brands do add sugar. Especially in the milk.

Kris T. · 05-15-2008, 11:48 AM

I agree, it is confusing! I try to shop without our kids. It makes it easier to concentrate!

When in doubt, shake the can. If you hear sloshing, it's what I bought. It's liquid at room temperature.

The stuff I bought can apparently be "turned" into coconut milk by adding water to thin it out.

Hope this helps..PM me if you have any questions.

AnnaV · 05-15-2008, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacksmixedtape

Culture it with kefir grains and make a non-dairy sour cream. Mix it with hazelnut butter and chocolate for a creamy nutella-like nut butter. It's neat for special recipes or if you have an aversion to real cream.

Oh this intrigues me. Is hazelnut butter easily found? I've never seen it (but then again I've never looked for it)

hummingbird11 · 05-15-2008, 01:59 PM

WHAT STORE??

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris T.

Ok. Sun Voi brand from Thailand.

Ingredients: Coco. milk, water, potassium metabisulphite. (will have to look that up).

Serving size 1/2 c.

Calories 200
Total fat 20 g
Sat. fat 14 g
Sodium 14 mg
Total Carb. 3g
Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Iron 3g

I should note that although the can is from Thailand, the nutrition info box on it is the U.S. standard. It appears to have no sugar in it.

Kris T. · 05-15-2008, 02:39 PM

Hi! I got it at Ranch 99. Or is it 99 Ranch? I can never remember. We have one here in Dublin, but I think there may other locations as well.

LOVE that store. They also sell geoduck . Oh my goodness. You have to google it if you don't know what it is. I just stand in front of the tank and laugh.

jacksmixedtape · 05-15-2008, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnnaV

Oh this intrigues me. Is hazelnut butter easily found? I've never seen it (but then again I've never looked for it)

Not sure. They have it at one local health food store and Sweetbay (southern grocery chain) around here. It's kettle something brand. I use it for easy peasy nutella if I don't eat it all after first opening the jar.

You could also buy bulk hazelnuts and toast them and grind them... psh, too much work! They're just as expensive as the butter, anyways.

About coconut cream--drain the clear liquid off of your chilled Thai Kitchen full fat coconut milk. The cream rises and separates in the fridge and turns into hard chunks at the top. I got a full cup of coconut cream after doing this, and then added kefir grains.

05-13-2008, 08:45 PM	#1
Kris T. Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near San Francisco Posts: 473 Gallery: Kris T. Stats: 140-114 @ 5'3" WOE: Atkins-2002 Start Date: 2/25/08	Coconut cream!!!!! Has anyone used this before? I discovered this today, next to the canned coconut milk. I first made an Almond Joy egg cream with it (and posted the recipe in the recipe section). I had read that if chilled, it could be whipped like cream. Since I had only used a small portion of what was in the can, I put the rest in a pyrex bowl to whip up later. I just came home and took a peek. It had turned into a cool-whip consistency, with no whipping whatsoever! I took a small spoonful...delicious! I'm already thinking up uses for this..in my coffee, on berries. I even might make a strawberry shortcake using a few oopsies torn up, some berries, maybe some strawberry s.f. syrup, and a dollop of coconut cream. I wonder if it can be frozen and somehow turn into an ice cream-like treat? I'll give it a whirl. The can said 3g of carbs per 1/2 c serving (or maybe it was 1/4 cup..can't remember now.) In the meantime, back to the Asian market tomorrow to stock up.

05-13-2008, 10:22 PM	#3
crazywoman-n-wy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: WY Posts: 961 Gallery: crazywoman-n-wy Stats: 132/107/95 WOE: My way - low carb Start Date: Aug 2003	I use it a lot (and yet not so much - I know that didn't make sense). I use it a lot of times in place of cream. I only tried whipping it one. I couldn't tell when it was whipped, and ended up with coconut "butter", Chocolate coconut butter at that, as I was trying to whip it with cocoa for something. I've forgotten now what. Think it was one of Kevin's recipies, but can't remember for sure now. I've never tried it again. I have put it in my coffee, but I do still need a little cream also, as it doesn't lighten it enough for me. I put it in flaxmeal hot cereal. Sorry, can't even think what else right now. And I'd love more ideas also. I need to go look for your receipe. __________________ Billie For God so loved the world he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life! John 3:16 ************************************************ ******* I Low Carb My mind not only wanders, sometimes it leaves completely. ........... Aging: Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.

05-15-2008, 02:39 PM	#18
Kris T. Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near San Francisco Posts: 473 Gallery: Kris T. Stats: 140-114 @ 5'3" WOE: Atkins-2002 Start Date: 2/25/08	Hi! I got it at Ranch 99. Or is it 99 Ranch? I can never remember. We have one here in Dublin, but I think there may other locations as well. LOVE that store. They also sell geoduck . Oh my goodness. You have to google it if you don't know what it is. I just stand in front of the tank and laugh. Last edited by Kris T. : 05-15-2008 at 02:44 PM.

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05-13-2008, 09:30 PM	#2
Moretta Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 576 Gallery: Moretta Stats: 133.4 WOE: LC of some sort undecided which one Start Date: March 28, 2008	It sounds delish. Let us know how you make out with it.

05-14-2008, 10:25 AM	#4
jacksmixedtape MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: going to school in NC Posts: 1,381 Gallery: jacksmixedtape Stats: 160/130s, 5'11" WOE: gluten-free whole foods Start Date: May 2007	Culture it with kefir grains and make a non-dairy sour cream. Mix it with hazelnut butter and chocolate for a creamy nutella-like nut butter. It's neat for special recipes or if you have an aversion to real cream.

05-14-2008, 11:49 AM	#5
Kris T. Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near San Francisco Posts: 473 Gallery: Kris T. Stats: 140-114 @ 5'3" WOE: Atkins-2002 Start Date: 2/25/08	Will have to try that. Thanks for the ideas!

05-14-2008, 03:27 PM	#6
soon Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 948 Gallery: soon Stats: restart 07 WOE: moderate lc & count calories	I know many coconut milks I cant buy due to high sugar content how much sugar is in the cream/carbs?

05-14-2008, 09:45 PM	#8
Kris T. Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near San Francisco Posts: 473 Gallery: Kris T. Stats: 140-114 @ 5'3" WOE: Atkins-2002 Start Date: 2/25/08	Oh, and I tried freezing it. It turned out rock hard. I didn't care for it at all.

05-14-2008, 11:02 PM	#9
Jennyl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: calgary Posts: 22,299 Gallery: Jennyl Start Date: manana	is it different than coconut milk?

05-15-2008, 05:43 AM	#10
soon Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 948 Gallery: soon Stats: restart 07 WOE: moderate lc & count calories	Thanks Chris for that info hope our store carries it would love to try it

05-15-2008, 07:43 AM	#11
doxielvr Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: CT Posts: 5,417 Gallery: doxielvr Stats: fat/less fat/not fat WOE: is me Start Date: any day now	There is a coconut cream from tropical traditions that is solid, just like the coconut oil, at room temp - I guess that one is different, because no way could you whip it.

05-15-2008, 08:24 AM	#12
Kris T. Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near San Francisco Posts: 473 Gallery: Kris T. Stats: 140-114 @ 5'3" WOE: Atkins-2002 Start Date: 2/25/08	Yes. This is different from coconut milk and the thicker one that Linda mentioned above. The consistency is similar to cream in that you can shake it in the can, as it is a liquid. It turns semisolid when refrigerated though, unlike cream. It had almost a cool-whip texture. The color is similar too..kind of an off-white color. I hadn't seen it in any mainstream grocery store, even in their Asian section. You'll find the coco. milk, but usually not the cream. Since we're in San Francisco, the Asian stores around here are a dime a dozen.

05-15-2008, 11:48 AM	#15
Kris T. Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near San Francisco Posts: 473 Gallery: Kris T. Stats: 140-114 @ 5'3" WOE: Atkins-2002 Start Date: 2/25/08	I agree, it is confusing! I try to shop without our kids. It makes it easier to concentrate! When in doubt, shake the can. If you hear sloshing, it's what I bought. It's liquid at room temperature. The stuff I bought can apparently be "turned" into coconut milk by adding water to thin it out. Hope this helps..PM me if you have any questions.