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coconut cream

American  
[koh-kuh-nuht kreem, -nuht] / ˈkoʊ kəˌnʌt ˈkrim, -nət /

noun

  1. 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.

  2. 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

A spoonful of miso melts into the broth, followed by a pour of coconut cream.

From Salon Apr. 3, 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

Just combine coconut cream and pineapple juice and serve the finished drink either blended with or over ice.

From Salon Jan. 18, 2026

Dasch greedily ate two salads and a hearty slice of coconut cream pie.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

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