What can I use as a coconut milk substitute?

Question

Found a recipe that I want to use tonight...only thing is, I don't have coconut milk and no time to buy any. What can I use as a substitute?

Answer 1

A coconut liqueur may also suffice as a nice substitute if you want to go in that direction.

Answer 2

I agree with sirima.  Heavy cream is a good substitute, however the taste will be very different.  There is nothing like coconut milk.  

Answer 3

It depends on what you are using it for? In a pinch, regular milk works sometimes.  

Answer 4

You can use full cream milkor heavy cream.

Answer 5

For one cup coconut milk substitute 3 tablespoons coconut cream with low-fat milk to equal 1 cup or use 1 cup whole milk plus 1 teaspoon coconut flavoring.

-Meghan