Substitutions

Substitute for Coconut milk (canned)

6 tested substitutions — with the ratio and the caveat that decides whether it works.

Ratio	Coconut milk (canned)	Works in
×1	Heavy cream Rich equivalent for curries/soups — contains dairy (allergen G). Reference ratio	cooking
×1	Evaporated milk Thinner but similar body; dairy. Reference ratio	cooking
×0.75	coconut cream (use ~3/4) Much richer — dilute or reduce quantity. Reference ratio	cooking · baking
×1	cashew cream Neutral creamy base; allergen H. Reference ratio	cooking
×1	Greek yogurt + water (whisked) May split when boiled — add off-heat at the end. Reference ratio	cooking
×1	Whole milk Thinner and less rich — add a knob of butter if needed. Reference ratio	cooking

Baking is less forgiving than cooking — stick to substitutions marked « baking » and respect the ratio.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best substitute for Coconut milk (canned)?

It depends on the recipe — the table above shows which substitutes work in baking vs cooking.

Can I substitute Coconut milk (canned) in baking?

Baking is less forgiving than cooking — stick to substitutions marked « baking » and respect the ratio.