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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 vegan version works just as well: silken tofu or vegan cream cheese blended with coconut cream and a little berry jam, perfect with grapes or berries.

From Salon ● Mar. 9, 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

It’s enhanced with maple syrup, vanilla and stevia, along with sea moss, organic coconut cream and an organic strawberry glaze.

From Salon ● Sep. 17, 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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