One of my favourite ways to use this is to make it into coconut whipped cream. You can then use this as a dairy-free ‘frosting’/cream for cakes – like this Raspberry & Coconut Cake recipe. Note: depending on how many coconuts you are blending, you might have to do this multiple times. Not all the coconut flesh will fit in the blender if you’re making a massive batch. Also, it will be harder for the machine to blend very big amounts at once. Note* for a creamier version, that uses dairy, you could swap out the water for semi-skimmed milk instead.

Probably one of the more traditional uses is within curries. Coconut cream adds a creamy element to a curry (like this Creamy Vegan Thai Green Curry), without watering it down as coconut milk does. Next, add the coconut flesh to a high-speed blender/food processor and blitz to shred it. Add 4 cups of water and blend again to obtain coconut milk. A whole variety of desserts could benefit from this dairy-free cream from mousses to pies, to tarts – like this Vegan Earl Grey Blueberry Tart or this Vegan Pumpkin Pie Recipe.This deliciously rich hand cream will leave your hands soft, supple, and smelling heavenly. Inspired by the beautiful island of Saint Lucia, where fragrant cacao pods grow amongst vibrant coconut palms, it will lift your senses and transport you to a land of sun and sea. The delectable cacao bean is at the centre of all we do. It’s the tropical thread that runs through our collection, from confectionery and drinks to beauty and gifts. Dry, sensitive hands will love the creamy texture of cacao butter. With its high antioxidant levels, this botanical hero helps repair and protect the skin from premature ageing. Likewise, it’s great to serve in place of dairy cream when served alongside pie or tart (like this Vegan Chocolate Cherry Tart), warm puddings and more. Begin by extracting the coconut water from the coconuts. You can do this by using a screwdriver, nail or similarly sharp tool and create holes in the coconut eyes, to drain the water (which you can drink straight or add to smoothies).

Coconut cream is such a simple coconut DIY that I’ve even included two methods. The first is more of a traditional method and is already super simple. However, the second method is even simpler – so simple in fact I’d call it a coconut cream ‘cheat’ (and all you need is a juicer).This isn’t something I’ve tried yet – but coconut cream would be an amazing part of a dairy-free ice-cream recipe. This recipe is gluten-free and great for those who are lactose intolerant or dairy-free as it can be used as a dairy replacement in so many recipes. Making it homemade also tastes so much better than canned (if I do say so myself) versions from grocery stores. The same can be said for soups. For example, adding some into this Coconut Curry Pumpkin Soup, Creamy Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup or Thai Inspired Vegan Green Pea Soup So once you have your fresh coconut cream, it’s time to use it – of course. So, here are a few options for you: