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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 quart 0g

Recipe makes 1 quart)

The following items or measurements are not included below:

1 coconut

Calories 0
Calories from Fat 0 (0%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Potassium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g 0%

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Homemade Coconut Cream

Recipe #374819 | 35 min | 30 min prep | add private note
Julie B's Hive

By: Julie B's Hive
May 28, 2009

Coconut cream fresh from your kitchen. Found on About.com when researching recipes for ZWT5. To be used in savory dishes, desserts, and drinks. Use within five days.

1 quart (change servings and units)

Ingredients

  • 1 coconut, shell removed and flesh grated, coconut water reserved
  • reserved coconut water, PLUS enough cream to measure 1 quart

Directions

  1. 1
    In a heavy saucepan, cover the grated coconut with the coconut water and cream. Bring slowly to a boil, stirring often. Cover with a lid and let cool to room temperature.
  2. 2
    Place a sieve or strainer over a large bowl. Line it with a double layer of cheesecloth. Pour the soaked coconut with its liquid into the lined strainer. Lift the cheesecloth, pull the edges together, and squeeze out the coconut cream.
  3. 3
    The remaining coconut flesh may be air-dryed and/or toasted for other uses.
  4. 4
    Refrigerate the coconut cream and use within 5 days.

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