Vegan Coconut Cream Dessert
This Vegan Coconut Cream Dessert is a thick, pale coconut cream set in a glass dish and covered with a blanket of shredded coconut. No eggs. No dairy. It spoons out in clean slabs once it chills. The top stays white and fluffy.
I love how little this takes. Coconut milk, a little sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla. Don’t skip the chill or it won’t hold on the spoon. The coconut on top goes on after it sets so it stays loose.
Why You’ll Love This Dessert
- Completely vegan
- Real coconut milk
- Thick spoonable cream
- No-bake
- Make-ahead
- Pan dessert for a crowd
The Secret to Cream That Sets
Whisk the cornstarch into cold coconut milk before it hits the heat. Simmer until it coats a spoon and you see a slow bubble. Pour it while it’s hot, then chill uncovered until the top skins over. Add the shredded coconut right before serving so it doesn’t sink.
Vegan Recipes
Vegan Coconut Cream Dessert
- Prep10 min
- Cook8 min
- Total18 min
- Servings8 squares
- Calories250 kcal
Ingredients
Instructions
- Whisk coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, plant milk, and salt in a saucepan until smooth.
- Cook over medium, stirring, until thick and bubbling, 6–8 minutes.
- Off the heat, stir in vanilla. Pour into a glass dish.
- Cool, then chill at least 3 hours, until set.
- Cover with shredded coconut. Spoon and serve cold.
Notes & Tips
- A pinch of lemon zest keeps it from tasting flat.
- Press plastic wrap on the surface if you don’t want a skin.
- This is excellent with mango or pineapple on the side.
- Don’t use light coconut milk. It won’t set the same way.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · recipe makes 8 squares
| Nutrient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Total fat | 19 g |
| Sodium | 35 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 20 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
Nutrition values are approximate and vary with brands and portion sizes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I toast the coconut?
Yes. Toast half of it for color. Leave the rest white so it still looks like the photo.
Why is mine thin?
It didn’t simmer long enough, or the can was light coconut milk. Full-fat is required. It also thickens in the fridge.
How long does it keep?
Covered in the fridge 4 days. Add fresh coconut if the top looks tired. Chill: 3 hrs This Vegan Coconut Cream Dessert is thick, cold, and covered in coconut. A pan you spoon, not a cake you slice. If you make it, I’d love to hear how it turned out — leave a comment or tag me!
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