Don’t tell me that, as a kid, you didn’t enjoy eating bowls of plain whipped cream.
What? You didn’t? It was just me?
Especially around Thanksgiving, I could’ve done without the pies. Just give me the heavy cream and nobody’d get hurt. Therefore, I am head-over-heels in love with this recipe. It’s light, airy, and… creamy!
It’s the perfect substitute for heavy cream on top of pie, ice cream, or a parfait.
You can even try this in the Voluminous Oatmeal Recipe.
Or just eat the entire bowl straight-up, as I like to do!
Soy-Free Vegan Cream
(Makes 1 1/2 cups: one Katie-sized serving!)
- sweetener of choice
- 1/16th tsp salt
- 1 1/2 T water (20g)
- 1/2 serving agar base (see below)
- 3 drops coconut extract (Optional, but highly recommended)
- optional: cocoa or fruit (for flavored cream)
Instructions: First, make up the agar base. When it’s cooled, put half of it in a blender (or Magic Bullet) with all the other ingredients and blend away. Whip very well. I like to put it in the freezer for a few minutes prior to eating, so it’s super-cold. Optional: add fruit, cacao nibs, cocoa powder, or other add-ins.
Nutritional Info:
(for the entire bowl!)
Calories: 60
Fat: 3g
Protein: 2g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Want a version without agar? Try this: Coconut Cool Whip.
Uses for the Vegan Cream: Pour over berries, pie (pumpkin pie?!), waffles, or you can even eat it plain.
Or try it over pancakes, such as my Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes.
(That’s soyatoo in the photo, but you get the idea)
Quick question – could you please give some suggested sweeteners and amounts? I am more of a ” follow the plan” kind of girl as opposed to the creative type in the kitchen.
Quick question – would you mind giving some sweetener suggestions and amounts? I know it is very subjective but it is nice to have a starting point.
I never actually measure, and it depends on the sweetener. For example, you’d use much less pure stevia extract than you would sugar. Perhaps start out with a tablespoon (if using sugar) and taste test… you can always add more, so it’s best to UNDERestimate to begin with.
Im not vegan, or vegetarian…. but your food is delicious! im gonna put this on your chocolate pie for a family get together tomorrow so my uncle can have dessert 🙂 but when making this for myself do you think i could sub gelatin for the agar?
I used unsweetened vanilla rice milk, agar flakes, vanilla extract, stevia and instead of a blender i whipped it in my magic bullet..
it didn’t come out very whipped creamy, it was more like white jello that was mushed up.. Does that make sense texture wise? Is that what yours is like?
Maybe you need to blend it longer?
Greetings from Argentina 😛
I’m always trying your recipes, I just love what you do, thank you much for sharing!
I’m definitely making this later!
Kaite.
I love you. (r desserts!)
Do you sweeten this?
Yes.
I am in love with this recipe. I never even liked pudding before… but it is so versatile! The coconut extract is genius in it. And I’ve been adding cocoa powder too! And I made a maple version with maple syrup and maple extract! I just wish I could find agar for cheaper!!
Thank you for coming up with this!
I was super excited to try this! I knew I bought that Agar-Agar for something cool! Mine was powder not flakes and I followed directions to the ‘T’ and got something other than whip cream. Do I just need to use less b/c it’s powdered and more concentrated? Still cool, had to blend with another cup of almond milk and got a pudding base. Thanks for the great recipes!
Unfortunately I’ve never worked with agar powder before, so I really don’t know how to use it.
Hi Katie
I’m a huge fan. Made many of your recipes with great success. Even my family, who generally are wary of what I concoct in the kitchen, like the stuff I make from your recipes ;]
I made this cream and I accidentally made the mistake of thinking agar flakes were the same as agar powder. I know, brain fart moment. Anywho, I followed the recipe exactly with the exception of the whole agar flakes/powder thing and it turned out like custard glugginess. But then I just put it more water, I dunno how much, I just eyeballed it. Then I blended it for maybe four or so minutes and it turned out fine. Added banana as my choice of sweetener and now I’m eating it with my oatmeal and on top of my muffins and even straight from the bowl. My sister added cocoa powder and sugar to hers and she loves it too.
Hahaha I think this is more like an essay than a comment but oh wells.
Have a nice day Katie and thanks for your blog!
Aw thanks, Linda!