By Samantha Seneviratne
- Total Time
- 10 minutes, plus freezing
- Rating
- 4(358)
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Cream of coconut, not to be confused with coconut milk or coconut cream, is a thick syrupy confection made by blending coconut and sugar and is most often used in piña coladas. Mixed with cream, coconut milk and shredded coconut, it gives these pops that classic tropical flair. One note: Coconut milk and cream of coconut naturally separate, so be sure to stir well before measuring.
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Ingredients
Yield:About 8 popsicles
- 1¾cup heavy cream
- ¾cup coconut milk
- ¾cup cream of coconut
- ⅓cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
- Pinch of kosher salt
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Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)
341 calories; 30 grams fat; 22 grams saturated fat; 1 gram trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 18 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 16 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 43 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Have ready a 10-cup (⅓ cup each) popsicle mold. In a large glass measuring cup, combine heavy cream, coconut milk, cream of coconut, shredded coconut, and salt and whisk to combine. Distribute mixture evenly between molds, whisking mixture a bit between each one, then cover and freeze for 1 hour. Add the popsicle sticks and continue to freeze until solid, at least 8 hours.
Step
2
To unmold, briefly dip the mold in hot water a few times just until the pops can be pulled out. Take care not to melt the pops.
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Marty
We made a version with only coconut cream and added lime zest. Dairy free and delicious.
mmp
Substitute almond milk instead of cream. Lighter and delicious.
Becca
So so delicious!! I subbed half and half for the heavy cream since that's what I had on hand. Next time I'm going to try adding pineapple, although the recipe is perfect as is.
G
Swapped the heavy cream for almond milk and it worked well! I also added probably 3/4 cup of fresh grated pineapple and some lime juice to the mix because it tasted a bit too cloyingly sweet to me, and I thought acid might help. They're very yummy, though still extremely sweet. Might add more lime if i made them again.
Cristina
So I whipped the heavy cream a bit and only had cream of coconut so I use that and then I toasted the unsweetened coconut flakes before tossing them in chew the whipped cream and it came out so good
Jamie
Super easy to make and a huge hit with the family. I can imagine adding a few chopped strawberries next time. And there will be a next time. Like tomorrow!
Amy C
I made these many times last summer. Just made them again last weekend with the addition of frozen passion fruit pulp. I defrosted the pulp and swirled a bit through each popsicle mold with a chopstick. So good! The passion fruit adds that tart note to the creaminess if you’re looking for that.
Bri
I had to improvise since I bought coconut cream instead of cream OF coconut. I just put the coconut cream in a pot over medium heat & melted 3/4 cup of sugar into it. I also used Silk dairy free heavy cream and added a bit of vanilla extract. They came out so delicious. We've been buying the Solero store bought coconut popsicles and I have to say that these are just as good - if not better!
Marcy
I made these exactly per the recipe. They're perfect. Delightful. Wouldn't change a thing.
JB
I made this recipe exactly as written in hopes that it would compare to the Outshine Creamy Coconut Bars - while the popsicles themselves were fine, they were much creamier and had a very mild coconut flavor. While it wasn't exactly what I was looking for, it will serve as a good starting point in my ultimate quest to find the perfect creamy coconut bar.
Ryan
These are delicious and I never say that about coconut desserts. I made them as directed but they seem flexible enough to experiment with.
debwarr
Add lime zest and pineapple juice
Ausian
I’d like to be the first to ask whether there is a suitable substitute for the heavy cream called for in this recipe?
Metaphor
I made a similar version of this recently but instead of making popsicles I poured the mixture into a hand-crank ice cream maker and coconut milk ice cream. I added sugar which is not part of this recipe, but I am inclined to leave out the sugar next time and make the dessert healthier. It also helps to add a couple of teaspoons of coconut extract.
JB
I made this recipe exactly as written in hopes that it would compare to the Outshine Creamy Coconut Bars - while the popsicles themselves were fine, they were much creamier and had a very mild coconut flavor. While it wasn't exactly what I was looking for, it will serve as a good starting point in my ultimate quest to find the perfect creamy coconut bar.
Amy C
I made these many times last summer. Just made them again last weekend with the addition of frozen passion fruit pulp. I defrosted the pulp and swirled a bit through each popsicle mold with a chopstick. So good! The passion fruit adds that tart note to the creaminess if you’re looking for that.
ZEH
I'm so surprised these get such rave reviews. They weren't sweet at all, and had a very mild coconut flavor. If I make them again I'll add sugar, or something to add sweetness, but I probably won't make them again.
Doyle
These are excellent. Made them with 1 1/2 cups of coconut cream (instead of coco milk), 1 cup heavy cream, and 3/4 cup coco Lopez. A lot of the grated coconut seemed to float to the top of the popsicle, but the overall texture was still great.
Marcy
I made these exactly per the recipe. They're perfect. Delightful. Wouldn't change a thing.
Bri
I had to improvise since I bought coconut cream instead of cream OF coconut. I just put the coconut cream in a pot over medium heat & melted 3/4 cup of sugar into it. I also used Silk dairy free heavy cream and added a bit of vanilla extract. They came out so delicious. We've been buying the Solero store bought coconut popsicles and I have to say that these are just as good - if not better!
Miriam
So delicious and easy! Only had a cup of heavy cream, so added in a bit more cream of coconut and coconut milk. Also accidentally bought light cream of coconut - doesnt seem to have had a negative impact!
K.Kleis
I substituted unsweetened vanilla almond milk for cream of coconut, and it barely tasted like coconut. It tasted more like frozen milk. I was bummed. I'll use cream of coconut next time.
Sarah
I made the dairy free version recommended by Marty and they are very good. I also used almond milk or soy milk instead of coconut milk.
Tim
Like others, I added lime for an acid note to offset the richness. I also added a few drops of premium vanilla.
G
Swapped the heavy cream for almond milk and it worked well! I also added probably 3/4 cup of fresh grated pineapple and some lime juice to the mix because it tasted a bit too cloyingly sweet to me, and I thought acid might help. They're very yummy, though still extremely sweet. Might add more lime if i made them again.
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