Coco Lopez Recipe: Cream of Coconut Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean paste

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Imitation vanilla is a cost-effective substitute.

Mix 1 can of coconut milk and 375 g of sugar in a pot.

Apply heat to dissolve the sugar, but do not boil it.

Ensure the mixture reaches above 80° Celsius to kill off bacteria and help preserve it.

Keep the mixture in the refrigerator after making it; it will last for at least a month due to high sugar content.

Optionally, add citric acid to balance sweetness and enhance flavor.

Consider adding ascorbic acid (vitamin C) for stabilization and to prevent oxidation if storing for longer periods.

Experiment with different sugars like organic sugar, honey, or coconut sugar for variations.

If using coconut sugar, be aware it may change the color of cocktails to brown.

For a chocolate version, combine with chocolate syrup for a dessert or cocktail.

Add a pinch of salt to enhance flavor and balance sweetness.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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