coco lópez®

Coco López is a brand-name cream of coconut product, a sweetened coconut preparation that originated in Puerto Rico in 1954. It is produced by combining fresh coconut cream with sugar and stabilizers to create a smooth, pourable liquid with a rich coconut flavor and high sugar content. The product is distinct from unsweetened coconut cream or coconut milk; its proprietary formulation features a higher proportion of coconut solids to liquid compared to standard coconut milk, with added sweetness integral to the final product. Coco López remains the market standard for cream of coconut worldwide, though the term is sometimes used generically for similar products.

Coco López is primarily used as a base ingredient in tropical and tiki cocktails, most famously in piña coladas, where it provides sweetness, body, and authentic coconut flavor. Beyond beverages, it is employed in desserts such as coconut cream pies, flan, and tropical cheesecakes, as well as in Puerto Rican and Latin American cuisine for dishes like tembleque (a coconut custard), arroz con coco, and coconut-based sauces. It serves as a convenient substitute for fresh coconut cream in modern kitchens, eliminating the need to process whole coconuts, and is often combined with rum, pineapple juice, or lime in drinks and marinades.