Rainbow Fruit Coconut Whipped Cream (Printable)

Colorful fresh fruits layered with smooth coconut whipped cream for a bright, healthy centerpiece.

# Ingredient list:

→ Fruit Selection

01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into small pieces
03 - 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
04 - 1 cup blueberries
05 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
06 - 1 cup orange segments or mandarin slices
07 - 1 cup watermelon, balled or cubed

→ Coconut Whipped Cream

08 - 1 can (13.5 fl oz) full-fat coconut milk, chilled overnight
09 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar or maple syrup, to taste
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Garnish

11 - Fresh mint leaves, optional

# Cooking steps:

01 - Wash, peel, and slice all fruits as needed. Arrange them in rows or rainbow layers on a large platter, grouping by color for maximum visual appeal.
02 - Carefully open the chilled can of coconut milk and scoop out the solidified cream into a mixing bowl, leaving the liquid behind.
03 - Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the coconut cream. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip until light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Serve the coconut whipped cream in a bowl alongside the fruit table. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
05 - Allow guests to dip or spoon cream over their selected fruits.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours on it, but honestly takes about half an hour and almost zero cooking skills.
  • Everyone eats it without thinking twice, whether they're vegan, dairy-free, or just hungry—no awkward dietary conversations at the table.
  • The coconut cream is so good you'll find yourself making it just to eat with a spoon when no one's looking.
02 -
  • If your coconut milk doesn't separate into cream and liquid, it wasn't full-fat enough or didn't chill long enough—don't skip the overnight chilling step, it's the whole secret.
  • Arrange your fruit just before guests arrive because some fruits (especially pineapple and citrus) will weep their juices and make the whole display look less vibrant after sitting for too long.
03 -
  • Use a melon baller for the watermelon and you'll get perfect spheres that look professional and roll around charmingly on the platter.
  • Keep your knife sharp and dip it in hot water between cuts when slicing pineapple or citrus—it makes cleaner edges and everything looks more intentional.
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