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coconut cream

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[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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She made a feast of steamed mussels with coconut cream sauce, rib-eye, chicken, rice and sautéed mushrooms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

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

Or take a bright yuzu marmalade: pair it with black sesame seeds, flaked coconut, a drizzle of coconut cream, a swirl of tahini, and a scatter of lime zest.

From Salon ● Nov. 13, 2025

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

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

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

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