Similar names.
Different sweetness.
Cream of coconut is sweetened.
Plain coconut cream usually is
not.
Next: check the recipe’s job
→
Read ingredients,
not the picture
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Cream of coconut supplies
coconut flavor and sweetness.
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Unsweetened coconut cream
lets you add sugar
separately.
Measure before adding
more
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Taste before adding extra
syrup
or sweetener.
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There is no universal
one-for-one
swap: products differ in
sugar
and consistency.
Match the label to the
recipe
Follow your package’s storage
directions after opening.
Read the guide for product
differences,
uses and substitution limits.
Read the complete guide →