Cooking Used extensively in a lot of Thai cooking to make rich creamy curry sauces, soups, stews, smoothies and even Pina Colada. Vegan This creme makes for a good substitute for vegan gluten friendly dessert. These recipes range from vegan pie, pudding, jelly, ice cream, yogurt bases, and whipped cream. Lactose intolerant Coffee lovers can use this coconut cream as great alternative to half and half and heavy cream or recipes that call for these dairy products. Coconut milk Not only can it be used for cooking, but this cream contains 24% natural full fat, which can be diluted by adding water to make coconut milk.