coconut cream
Americannoun
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Also called cream of coconut. a creamy white liquid skimmed from the top of coconut milk that has been made by soaking grated coconut meat in water, used in South and Southeast Asian cuisine, mixed drinks, etc.
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a custard pie with shredded or ground coconut.
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The early 2000s saw the arrival of coconut water, once seen as way to use up a byproduct from coconut cream that caught on years later.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
Others believe it may have been invented by accident, a clever use of leftover coconut cream.
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2026
Its popular “Founder” drink named for and created by Tanner is Diet Coke mixed with sugar-free coconut syrup, lime and coconut cream.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
“They came because of her scintillating personality, wonderful laughter, repartee, great cooking and particularly her coconut cream cake,” Robert said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2024
There are no avocado and sprout sandwiches, the coffee is not espresso, the pie is coconut cream and no worse than it was then.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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