5-Minute Vegan Coconut Cream Dessert is a creamy vegan, gluten free, dairy free dessert. Top with fruit or jelly, and a sprinkle of coconut.

5-Minute Vegan Coconut Cream Dessert

I love stocking up on ingredients that can go quickly into a scrumptious dessert, especially when my vegan friends are coming for dinner!

5-Minute Vegan Coconut Cream Dessert

This 5-Minute Vegan Coconut Cream Dessert is the richest and creamiest coconut cream mousse you will ever eat! And it’s vegan and there is no stove required! But, if you’re so inclined and want to bake a cake, this Vegan Cardamom Raspberry Cake is a must-try!

Easy 5-Minute Vegan Coconut Cream Dessert

Vegan Dessert Recipes

My friend made this 5-Minute Vegan Coconut Cream Dessert for us at a ladies gathering, and served sweet, juicy blackberries on top. Most any fruit would be amazing, or even a lighter jelly or jam.

Top with a little more coconut and chopped nuts!

But for coconut lovers, this Coconut Cream Dessert is the ultimate. You can also try these Vegan Almond Butter Coconut Cookies!

Tasty 5-Minute Vegan Coconut Cream Dessert

Ingredients for coconut cream vegan dessert

  • Can of Organic Coconut Cream – not milk  (I buy at Trader Joe’s)
  • Organic shredded coconut
  • Vanilla
  • Nutmeg + cinnamon + cardamom
  • Coconut sugar (you can also use maple syrup)
  • Premium jelly or compote or fresh berries (optional)
  • Nuts (optional)

Best 5-Minute Vegan Coconut Cream Dessert

Easy Vegan Dessert

So little tips like, “How to make a vegan dessert quickly” can help any aspiring hostess, right? Especially when it can be made in 5 minutes.

The BEST 5-Minute Vegan Coconut Cream Dessert

Keep these (2) ingredients stocked.

Next time you need a quick, classy dessert for a dinner party, pull these simple ingredients from your pantry: coconut cream and shredded coconut. I also keep a premium jelly on hand.

One reader used maple syrup in place of coconut sugar, but we have not tried this yet.

5-Minute Vegan Coconut Cream Dessert HOW TO

How to make vegan coconut dessert

Within 5 minutes, follow the recipe below, and you can have a fantastic dessert ready for your guests.

I refrigerated the coconut cream and whipped it with a hand mixer, then blended in the remaining ingredients. Soooo good. Had to make one minor adjustment: used maple syrup instead of coconut sugar. We loved it without the berries, even.

  1. Open chilled can of coconut cream (not coconut milk); drain off the liquid. It’s okay to leave a little bit of liquid.
  2. Place in a mixing bowl along with the coconut and spices. Use a hand mixer; mix together until smooth. You can whip the ingredients, but only for about 1 minute.
  3. Scoop the coconut cream into small serving bowls. Top with fresh fruit, compote, or your favorite jelly. Or sprinkle with coconut.
  4. You can make ahead and store the dessert in the fridge for up to 1 week. Take a fork to fluff it up for serving, or whisk it again with your mixer for 1-2 minutes.

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Entertaining is like a muscle

Prepping, cooking, cleaning – is entertaining easy? It can get crazy before guests arrive for dinner, but the more I entertain, the easier it is. It’s like a muscle–the more you use it, the stronger you get, and the easier it becomes!

You become more proficient, it becomes smoother–just like getting in shape and exercising. After awhile you develop a rhythm, and it takes less effort.

Entertaining more also increases your confidence in your ability to do it.

We all feel better when we believe that we can do something. And with entertaining, you want to do it well.

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Easy Vegan Desserts

We love this recipe because it’s great for all diets. If you’re looking for gluten free desserts or easy vegan desserts, and something quick and simple? Five minutes is all you need! 

Serve it to guests, and they will think you spent hours preparing creamy coconut dessert.

More vegan desserts: 

Raw Hazelnut Chocolate Brownies [Texas Erin], Vegan Tahini Coconut Chocolate Cookies [RE].

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5-Minute Vegan Coconut Cream Dessert

For a smoother dessert, finely pulse the coconut into smaller pieces. One reader used maple syrup in place of coconut sugar!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 8
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 13 oz can Organic Coconut Cream (I buy at Trader Joe's), cream NOT coconut milk
  • 1 cup of organic shredded coconut
  • ½ tsp. vanilla
  • ½ tsp. nutmeg
  • ½ tsp. cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. cardamom
  • 4 T. coconut sugar
  • Premium jelly or compote or fresh berries

Instructions
 

  • Open chilled can of coconut cream; drain off the liquid. It's okay to leave a little bit of liquid.
  • Place in a mixing bowl along with the coconut and spices. Use a hand mixer; mix together until smooth. You can whip the ingredients, but only for about 1 minute.
  • Scoop the coconut cream into small serving bowls. Top with fresh fruit, compote, or your favorite jelly. Or sprinkle with coconut.
  • You can make ahead and store the dessert in the fridge for up to 1 week. Take a fork to fluff it up for serving, or whisk it again with your mixer for 1-2 minutes.

Notes

Originally posted March 2014
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert
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5-Minute Vegan Coconut Cream Dessert Recipe