coconut milk substitutes

13 substitutes · avg score 6.7 · Creamy liquid made by blending grated coconut meat with water and straining, with a rich, mildly sweet coconut flavor. Essential in Southeast Asian and Caribbean curries, soups, desserts, and dairy-free beverages.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Cream Substitute

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Full fat, thick and creamy

02

Milk

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Thinner and less rich; add 1 tbsp coconut cream per cup for body, expect mild coconut flavor

03

Whole Milk

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Thinner and less creamy; whole milk lacks coconut richness, add 1 tbsp coconut cream per cup

04

Heavy Whipping Cream

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Chill overnight, use thick part

05

Whipped Cream

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Chill can, whip thick cream on top

06

Goat Milk

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Dairy-free, slightly sweet

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