Coconut Brown Sugar Scones with Coconut Clotted Cream (DF, V) + Giveaway Winner - Healthy Recipe Ecstasy (2024)

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Coconut Brown Sugar Scones with Coconut Clotted Cream (DF, V) + Giveaway Winner - Healthy Recipe Ecstasy (1)

Remember when I was obsessing over making the perfect vegan scone? Welllllllll I maybe forgot to tell you guys that I finally succeeded. I think we’ve already established that I suck at sharing (because I’ve been too busy running giveaways – winner below!!), but, in the interest of all that is delicious, please forgive me. I cannot tell you how many batches of scones I went through before I reached vegan scone bliss. There were the dense scones, the spread too much scones, the didn’t rise enough scones, the lack of flavor scones, my “I can’t eat anymore scones” phase, and, then, there was this. The coconut brown sugar scone; i.e., a fluffy little pillow of heaven.

Coconut Brown Sugar Scones with Coconut Clotted Cream (DF, V) + Giveaway Winner - Healthy Recipe Ecstasy (2)

After all my trials, I finally came to the conclusion that scones just don’t work right withouta fatty milk product, so soymilk and almond milk don’t cut it. Not enough fat. You know what does have fat (the good kind)? Coconut milk. Sure, it’s no friend to your waistline, but coconut milk is chock full of nutrients and most of the fat is inthe form of medium chain saturated fatty acids (MCFAs)including lauric acid whichis converted in the body into a highly beneficial compound called monolaurin, an antiviral and antibacterial that destroys a wide variety of disease causing organisms. What does that mean??? Basically,the consumption of coconut milk may help protect the body from infections and viruses. What??? Are you telling me that eating these scones may actually be good for me? Yep, that’s right. Ok, I don’t know that for sure, but wouldn’t it be great if it was true?

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Another thing that makes this scone work is simplicity. All the fruit and zest and drizzles I was trying before got in the way of the perfect scone texture. You know, a little moist, a little dry (to stand up to cream), and a little crumbly. Speaking of cream, coconut clotted cream is maybe definitely the best thing in the world.

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Thank goodness I finally got there in the end. And thank goodness squared that I got there before my second year of catering the Junior League of Washington’s Tossed and Found Alumni Breakfast. That’s right. I got my butt up at the crack of dawn this past weekend and provided scones, oatmeal apple cake, frittata bites, egg salad sandwiches, and cranberry and chocolate nut squares to 40 hungry ladies.

Did I have to make vegan scones? No. Was I crazy to try? Probably. Butfor some reason still unbeknownst to me and everyone around me, Iwas determined to conquer them before this event. Life goals and all… Plus, after doing a food demo at JLW’s Kids in the Kitchen event a couple weeks ago, making vegan scones for 40 people was a piece of cake. Churning out 400 pita pizza samples to hungry kids = not a walk in the park = frazzled food blogger = many many naps required. But those kids were adorable…..

As much fun as I’ve had with my recent foray into catering and food demos, I’m looking forward to a mini break. All those trials and leftovers make it hard for me to stay on track with my eating.So, for the next few weeks, I’m going the healthy detox route – again.Super foods? Super salads? Super teas? I’ve got it all. Stayed tuned…. (I feel like I just did a television teaser and that made me think, wouldn’t it be awesome if I had my own TV show? Yes? No? Maybe? Am I using too many question marks in this blog?) 🙂

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Coconut Brown Sugar Scones with Coconut Clotted Cream (DF, V)

Coconut Brown Sugar Scones with Coconut Clotted Cream (DF, V) + Giveaway Winner - Healthy Recipe Ecstasy (11)

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Author: Healthy Recipe Ecstasy

Recipe type: Breakfast Pastry

Serves: 16

Ingredients

  • SCONES:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ¾ teaspoon ginger powder
  • 6 tablespoons cold Earth Balance buttery sticks, cut into chunks (freeze it for 30 minutes prior to baking for best results)
  • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons coconut cream from one can of full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Brown sugar and cinnamon for topping
  • CLOTTED CREAM:
  • ¾ cup coconut cream from one can of full-fat coconut milk (refrigerate to help separation)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Small pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. SCONES:
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and ginger powder. Cut in the Earth Balance with your fingers and work the mixture together until it resembles coarse sand.
  4. Add the coconut cream and vanilla extract, and mix with your hands just until a dough forms. Do not over mix.
  5. Dump the dough out on to a floured surface. Roll the dough into a ball and then gently pat it out into a ½ inch thick circle using your fingers. Cut out small circles from the dough using a scone cutter or the top of a small glass. Place the circles on a parchment-paper lined baking sheet.
  6. Re-roll the remaining dough, pat out again, and cut out more circles. Repeat until the dough is all used up.
  7. Brush the top of each scone with a small amount of olive oil. Top each scone with a sprinkle of brown sugar and cinnamon. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly browned.
  8. Let cool for 10 minutes before eating (if you can wait that long!).
  9. CLOTTED CREAM:
  10. Using a spoon, skim the top layer of cream from one can of full-fat coconut milk (about ¾ cup of cream) and place it in a chilled mixing bowl with sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Beat on low speed until small bubbles form, about 30 seconds. Increase the speed to high and continue beating until the cream thickens and light peaks form, about two minutes. Chill the cream until it's time to eat.
  11. NOTE: I used a small cutter to make my scones so they're about half the size of an average bakery scone. A small cutter yields approximately 16 scones, and keeps the serving size small so you can have one scone without feeling guilty!

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Coconut Brown Sugar Scones with Coconut Clotted Cream (DF, V) + Giveaway Winner - Healthy Recipe Ecstasy (2024)

FAQs

Is coconut milk just watered down coconut cream? ›

Coconut cream is the same thing as coconut milk—coconut meat blended with water—but it contains less water. While coconut milk is thin like cow's milk, coconut cream is thick like whipped cream. You can find this fat-rich cream floating on the top of any canned coconut milk, or you can buy it in a dedicated can.

Is there a difference between coconut cream and cream of coconut? ›

The cream that rises to the top of a can of coconut milk is also considered coconut cream. Coconut cream can sometimes be used similarly to coconut milk, though it makes for a much more powerful coconut flavor. Cream of coconut is a sweetened version of coconut cream, and is often used for desserts and mixed drinks.

What is a good substitute for clotted cream in scones? ›

Crème fraîche can be used as a clotted cream substitute as a topping for fruit and baked goods as it has a similar thickness and creaminess to that of clotted cream. But considering crème fraîche's more tangy, sour flavour, it will be a better fit for some recipes than others.

Which is sweeter, coconut milk or coconut cream? ›

The biggest difference between cream of coconut and coconut cream is that cream of coconut is much sweeter. Outside of taste, coconut cream is also a much thinner texture than cream of coconut.

What happens if you use coconut cream instead of coconut milk? ›

Can You Replace Coconut Cream with Coconut Milk? The good news about coconut cream and coconut milk is that although they may be different consistencies, they're very similar. You can use coconut cream in place of milk if you dilute it with additional water. Different coconut cream brands vary on fat content.

Is coconut milk or coconut cream healthier? ›

Coconut cream is one of the thickest and most high-calorie forms of coconut milk available. If you enjoy coconut flavor but want to eat fewer calories, consider using light coconut milk or coconut water instead. You should also look for unsweetened coconut cream if calories concern you.

Why is coconut cream healthier than heavy cream? ›

Coconut cream is a great source of dietary fiber and iron, and it is an excellent source of potassium. Both coconut cream and heavy cream are high in calories and saturated fat. Coconut cream has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.

Is Coco Lopez just coconut cream? ›

He found that adding an equal weight of sugar to the coconut pulp greatly improved the efficiency of extraction, and soon went on to commercialize this sugary cream as Coco Lopez, aka cream of coconut, the bedrock of the piña colada.

Is canned coconut cream healthy? ›

Coconut cream is perfect for vegans, since it is plant based, as well as for those who are lactose-intolerant or those who have nut allergies. It contains no cholesterol and it's a great source of protein, antioxidants, phosphorus, magnesium, folate and potassium. Coconut cream is beneficial to hair and skin too!

What is the American equivalent of clotted cream? ›

To be true clotted cream it has to have a minimum fat content of 55%, although most of the clotted cream made in England leans towards a rich 64%. As you can probably tell from these numbers it is not the healthiest thing in the world. In the U.S, clotted cream would be classed as butter due to its high fat content.

What do the British call clotted cream? ›

Clotted cream originated in southwest England and has become a traditional British topping for baked goods at afternoon teas. Depending on which county the product was made in, it's also sometimes called Devonshire/Devon cream or Cornish cream.

Do you put clotted cream or jam first on scones? ›

According to research, what's widely known as the “Devon method” is putting your clotted cream on first and covering that up with jam whereas the “Cornish method” involves spreading your scone with strawberry jam and then topping that layer with clotted cream.

Can I use condensed coconut milk instead of coconut cream? ›

What is condensed coconut milk? This product is thick and sweet, it's made from coconut milk, water, sugar and usually a thickener. Best for using in drinks such as pina coladas or as a dairy-free substitute for condensed milk. It's not suitable as a substitute for coconut milk or cream.

Is cream of coconut the same as creamed coconut? ›

Creamed coconut should not be confused with the related coconut cream, which is a liquid extracted from coconut pulp but does not include the coconut pulp itself. Creamed coconut is particularly high in saturated fat (61% of total composition), and provides 684 calories in a reference amount of 100 grams (3.5 oz).

How to turn coconut cream into coconut milk? ›

How to Make Coconut Milk From Coconut Cream
  1. 1 Scoop 3 tbsp (42.52 g) of coconut cream into a bowl.
  2. 2 Add 1 tbsp (14.77 mL) of water into the bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk the coconut cream and water.
  4. 4 Transfer your coconut milk to a container.
  5. 5 Refrigerate your DIY coconut milk for 1-3 days.

How much water to add to coconut cream to make coconut milk? ›

The most trusted how-to site on the internet. Use a ratio of 1 tablespoon (14.77 mL) of water to 3 tablespoons (42.52 grams) of coconut cream for 1 serving of coconut milk. If you'd like to make more servings of coconut milk, stick to this ratio as a guide!

Can you dilute coconut cream to make coconut milk? ›

How to make coconut milk out of coconut cream? Mix 3 tablespoons coconut cream into 1 tablespoon water to make about ¼ cup coconut milk. It does taste lighter than full fat coconut milk, and has a texture more like light coconut milk.

What's the difference between coconut water milk and cream? ›

As you can see, coconut water has far fewer calories than its creamier counterparts, with coconut cream taking the lead in the highest calories and total fat content. Coconut water contains mostly carbs and water, while coconut milk and cream primarily contain fat.

How do you water down coconut milk? ›

Buy canned coconut milk. Use it from the can as thick. Dilute it with 1/2 can water for thin.

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