✔ 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk, chilled overnight 🥥
✔ ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons) 🍋
✔ 1 tablespoon lemon zest (adds extra flavor!)
✔ ¼ cup maple syrup or agave syrup 🍯
✔ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✔ ½ teaspoon turmeric (for color, optional)
✔ 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder (for thickening, optional)
💡 Toppings (Optional): Coconut whipped cream, fresh berries, lemon zest, or crushed nuts!
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Coconut Cream
📌 1. Open the chilled can of coconut milk and scoop out the thick, solid part (coconut cream).
📌 2. Place in a mixing bowl and whip with a hand mixer until fluffy.
💡 Tip: Use only the thick part of the coconut milk—save the liquid for smoothies!
Step 2: Make the Lemon Mixture
📌 1. In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, vanilla, and turmeric.
📌 2. If using cornstarch, dissolve it in 1 tablespoon of warm water and mix it in.
💡 Turmeric naturally enhances the yellow color without affecting taste!
