We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Vegan desserts and recipes often call for a can of thick coconut cream to replace a dairy component. In the grocery store, you might spot ...

One popular variation is the coconut cream dirty soda, which blends the rich flavours of coconut and lime and cola's taste.

If you're dairy-intolerant, coconut milk and cream are an excellent alternative to cows' milk in some cooked dishes (provided you like its quite strong coconut flavour).

The coconut cream will float to the top of the milk and can be spooned off the surface. This process can be repeated to make extra coconut milk. One coconut yields about one cup of coconut cream.