How to Make Coconut Butter (And Recipes to Use In!) (2024)

FAQs

What do you do with coconut butter? ›

It's perfect for snacking on straight out of the jar, but also pairs well with things like baked sweet potatoes, ice cream, smoothies, muffins, banana bread, waffles, pancakes, and more!

If you can't find coconut butter and don't need to make the cake vegan then you can use normal unsalted butter as an alternative. To keep the cake vegan you can also use a plant-based margarine as an alternative. For both of these alternatives use the same quantity as for the coconut butter.

Just like peanut butter is made from ground peanuts, and almond butter is made from ground almonds, coconut butter is made from ground coconut. Be sure to use shredded, unsweetened coconut for the best results. (Not the flaked sweetened coconut commonly used in baking.)

replace 1 cup of butter with 6/8 heaped cup of coconut oil / replace 100g of butter with 80g of coconut oil.

It does not have to be refrigerated as it will get too cold and not be spreadable. In the cooler months, store coconut butter in a warm place in the kitchen but away from sunlight so that it is creamy and spreadable. While in storage, you may notice some oil separation.

Because coconut butter contains so much oil, it doesn't need to be refrigerated. Keep it on the shelf, in an airtight container, where it will last for up to 3 months.

Once opened, most coconut butter will be a-okay to consume or cook with for six to 15 months after the “best-before date,” that is, if you don't use or eat it before then! Generally, you'll know if the coconut butter has gone bad.

Creamed coconut, also known as coconut butter, is a coconut product made from the unsweetened dehydrated fresh pulp of a mature coconut, ground to a semi-solid white creamy paste. It is sold in the form of a hard white block which can be stored at room temperature.

On the other hand, like coconut oil, coconut butter contains lauric acid that possesses anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. This will boost immunity and may help your body fight infections.

Coconut butter burns easily and isn't your best bet for stovetop cooking over anything higher than very low heat for a brief time. It's perfect for making fudge and candies and may be substituted for butter or oil. It will add a strong, sweet, coconut flavor to your recipes.

Does coconut butter melt? ›

Coconut butter uses:

Add to your oatmeal: this is one of my favorite ways to use it! A spoonful will melt right on top of your morning oatmeal. It's so good on this Almond Joy Oatmeal, but also on all of these oatmeal recipes.

Coconut Butter (also known as creamed coconut) is quickly becoming a hot commodity in the coconut world. It has a light, creamy white colouring with a buttery consistency. This product is popular in foods and beverages that require a tropical coconut flavour such as curries, sauces and desserts.

Keep in mind, though, that both butter and coconut do contain saturated fat and are considered “solid” fats. For baked goods that require solid fats, either choice will work, it really just depends on the flavor you desire. Coconut oil will lend a light, slightly sweet flavor versus butter's, well…, buttery flavor!

Because the shelf life of coconut oil varies depending on its form. Unrefined virgin coconut oil is the longest lasting, boasting a shelf life of up to 3 years when stored properly. On the other hand, refined coconut oil has a much shorter shelf life and should be used within 18 months of opening the jar or bottle.

Many people love baking with coconut oil for its light, sweet flavor that makes it an ideal 1:1 substitution for butter. Coconut oil has slightly more fat and less water than butter, so to prevent dry baked goods, up the liquid called for in cakes, muffins, and quick breads by just a few tablespoons to compensate.

Coconut oil, olive oil, safflower oil, and coconut butter are some of the most used butter alternatives.

I use coconut butter in many recipes on my blog. It is so easy and fast to make and tastes delicious! You don't technically need to use Bob's Red Mill. I just really like this brand because it is very fresh and finely ground and it worked absolutely perfectly.