No, it isn't June yet. I can't wait to go strawberry picking with my kids. However, I don't buy strawberries all winter long. At least not fresh ones. They are too cost prohibitive, especially since we buy organic, and they just don't taste as good since they are out of season. However; last week organic strawberries were on sale, and I just couldn't resist the thought of a fresh organic strawberry. So, I bought 2 cartons of them, and we enjoyed them!
What we did is this: Stemmed and sliced the strawberries, and put them into a pretty bowl. Pretty bowl optional, of course. Then I took a can of coconut milk, that I had been keeping in the fridge and opened it up. You have to have put it in the fridge, so that it separates a bit for you. The thicker part will come to the top, and the thinner, more watery portion will stay at the bottom of the can. The thicker part is what you want for this recipe. Open the can, and after rinsing your mixing bowl with very cold water to keep the milk cold, put your coconut milk into it. (Remember, just the thicker portion at the top of the can.) I did try this with an off brand once, and the milk did not separate. If you find this has happened to you, just use the milk for smoothies, baking, making coconut milk kefir, or you can even freeze it for use later in a recipe.
Then, just whip until the consistency of whipped cream. It will form peaks when you lift up the arm of the blender. You know, it'll look like cool whip, but be MUCH better for you! I like to add a dash of vanilla and honey, to taste. Mmmmmmm. So good!
You could also use this coconut whipped cream for frosting a cake....so much healthier for you than conventional frostrings, but tastes just as good, if not better!
Now, you can't resist this, can you?
{This post is a part of Monday Mania, Real Food Wednesday, and Works for Me Wednesday, Pennywise Platter, Fight Back Friday, and Frugal Friday}
This looks delicious! And I have to agree- infinitely better than nasty ol' Cool Whip! ;)
Posted by: Jill @ The Prairie Homestead | 04/04/2011 at 10:31 AM
I didn't know coconut cream whipped up like whipping cream! Oh I can't wait to use that little bit of knowledge.
Posted by: France @beyondthepeel | 04/04/2011 at 01:36 PM
Jill,
Oh, you'll LOVE the taste, I'm sure. And there is no guilt involved cuz it's coconut is so good for you =) Thanks for coming by, Jill!
Joy
France,
It is fun to glean ideas from each other, isn't it? And this one is so easy, too! Have fun!
Joy
Posted by: Joy Y. | 04/05/2011 at 07:21 AM
I had read about it this and had not tried it yet so thanks for the reminder! Stopped in from Real Food Weds.
Posted by: Melissa @ Dyno-mom | 04/06/2011 at 07:53 PM
Melissa,
You are so very welcome! I'm glad you took time out of what I'm sure is a busy day, to check out my blog. Thanks for commenting as well!
Blessings,
Joy
Posted by: Joy Y. | 04/06/2011 at 11:03 PM
What a great way to enjoy strawberries, Joy!
Have you considered sharing this on the Strawberry Ricipe Round Up at Gnowfglins, Joy? I'm just an avid reader there, but think budding traditional foods cooks would love this idea for replacing cool Whip with something much, much better.
Anyway, if you'd like to check it out, here's the link: http://www.gnowfglins.com/2012/06/22/strawberry-seasonal-recipe-round-up/
Posted by: Holly | 06/23/2012 at 08:53 AM