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Coconut milk, canned full-fat substitutesA

Tested swaps for canned full-fat coconut milk, with ratios and sources.

← Coconut milk, canned full-fat converter

  • 1 cup canned coconut milkA = 1 cup evaporated milkB (Food52)
    Comparable fat and viscosity; coconut adds flavour. Reverse swap reintroduces dairy.

    ← Evaporated milk converter

  • 1 cup canned coconut milkA = 1 cup heavy creamB (Food52)
    Scoop the solid cream off the top of the can for closest texture; result is lighter.

    ← Heavy cream converter

Safety
  • ACoconut milk: Coconut allergen.
  • BEvaporated milk: Contains or consists of milk and/or dairy products.
  • BHeavy cream: Contains or consists of milk and/or dairy products.

Measure substitutes by weight where you can. The Coconut milk, canned full-fat converter gives the grams.

Note: our substitutions are direct, not chained — we don't recommend substituting a substitute.

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