Carefully open the can of coconut milk, and slowly dump out the water.
What should be left in the can is the cream. Pour this into a bowl and whip on high with a hand mixer for 5-7 minutes or until it becomes fluffy. Mix in the vanilla and sugar.
Notes
When selecting a can of coconut milk, make sure it doesn’t have guar gum. It won’t work with guar gum. You can use this water in smoothies, cooking, or as a beverage if you like.