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

FAQs

How long does coconut butter last? ›

What is the shelf life of coconut butter? Coconut butter is naturally stable and lasts for about 1 year to 15 months depending on the brand and if it contains preservatives or not. However, the consistency of coconut butter will vary according to the temperature while in storage.

It can replace butter when baking, though. This ingredient is a great substitute for any type of fat when making baked goods. It's most commonly used as a substitute for nut butter. It has similar rich, earthy flavors to peanut and almond butter, and works well as a topping on everything from scones to ice cream.

Creamed coconut is also made from ground dehydrated coconut flesh, and then compressed into a block. It is similar in form to coconut butter but is very dense and is most commonly mixed with water to make coconut milk or added to soups or stews.

Store homemade coconut butter in a sealed container or glass jar. There is no need to refrigerate it, and the coconut butter will last for at least a few months in the pantry… that is if you don't eat it all first!

Coconut butter can be stored in an airtight container for up to a month at room temperature, or for up to 3 months in the fridge. It will harden when chilled, but you can warm it up to make it pourable again.

Coconut butter is surprisingly versatile and has a place, both sweet and savory, in meals and snacks throughout the day. A lot of my favorite ways to eat coconut butter coincide with breakfast: spreading it on toast, mixing it into oatmeal and smoothies. And, it's especially luxurious with pancakes and French toast.

There are several ways to warm up your jar of coconut butter. You can partially submerge the jar in warm to hot water. If you have a microwave, you can put it in the microwave for 10 seconds at a time (please be aware that the fibers in the coconut butter will scorch very easily).

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.

It just tastes like coconut. It's made by running dried coconut through a food processor until it's smooth.

They're two distinct products, used for different purposes, so they can't really be substituted for one another. Coconut oil is best used for sautéting and roasting foods, and even baking. Coconut butter, on the other hand, is best used with foods that are already cooked.

What is coconut butter called? ›

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.

Coconut cream has a short shelf life once opened, so refrigerate and use within 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Simply shake or blend coconut butter directly into warm or cool water, although if mixed directly into cold water, the milk will be a little gritty. With this same concept in mind, in place of coconut milk in smoothies I simply use water as my main liquid and add 2-3 tablespoons of coconut butter.

Alternatively, if placing on hot food, scoop out and it should melt quite easily on the food. I love putting coconut butter on things like baked sweet potatoes, bananas, muffins, waffles, pancakes, smoothies,ice cream, and oats, and especially just eating it straight from the jar!

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.