Smooth Vegan Caramel
Good vegan caramel can be hard to come by but this vegan dulce de leche won't let you down. It's silky smooth, creamy and everything you want it to be.
Check out my biscoff caramel bars for more vegan caramel heaven.
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Ingredients For This Recipe
- Canned, unsweetened full fat coconut milk
- Coconut cream
- Brown sugar - gives it the 'caramelly' flavour we all love
- Salt
- Vegan butter - just a little
How To Make Vegan Caramel
Step By Step Instructions
For the full method and ingredient amounts, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
STEP ONE
To a large pan, add the coconut milk, coconut cream, sugar and salt. Whisk together.
STEP TWO
Bring the mixture to a boil. Add the vegan butter.
STEP THREE
Simmer the mixture.
STEP FOUR
Turn off the heat and let the thickened caramel cool.
STEP FIVE
Refrigerate the caramel.
STEP SIX
Serve.
Tips For Making Creamy Dulce De Leche
Don't over-evaporate the caramel.
When simmering the caramel, turn the heat down enough so that the caramel thickens but doesn't disappear.
Place the caramel in the fridge.
After the caramel has cooled down, I recommend placing it into the fridge. The longer you leave it in there, the more it'll thicken.
Dulce De Leche Or Caramel?
Dulce de leche is made by heating sweetened milk until it becomes thick. Caramel is made by heating sugar.
How To Serve Dulce De Leche
Serve this caramel sauce with ice cream, add it to your morning coffee or even eat it alone. The options are truly endless with this vegan dulce de leche.
Can I Use Any Coconut Milk?
Yes! Most coconut milk is the same, regardless of branding. Condensed coconut milk can also be added.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use it on anything you like. Ice cream, fruit or even straight out of the jar!
You likely haven't simmered for long enough.
Yes, it is 100% gluten free.
How To Store My Vegan Caramel
Refrigerate for up to 1 week. It will thicken nicely this way.
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Vegan Dulce De Leche Caramel
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 1 Portion 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This vegan dulce de leche is smooth, silky and super creamy. You only need five ingredients and then the caramel is all yours.
Ingredients
Dulce De Leche:
- 375 ml canned unsweetened full fat coconut milk
- 300g coconut cream
- 300g brown sugar (demerara)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon vegan butter
Instructions
Making the dulce de leche:
- To a heavy bottomed pan, add the coconut milk, coconut cream, brown sugar and salt. Whisk together until the sugar dissolves fully and the mixture becomes a light brown colour.
- Next, bring the dulce de leche mixture to a boil over a medium-high heat. Stir constantly. Then add the vegan butter.
- Reduce the heat to a medium heat. Continue to boil, uncovered until the caramel has reduced in half. It should also have darkened in colour and thickened. This takes 25-30 minutes. Keep a close eye on it so that it doesn't over-evaporate.
- Let the vegan dulce de leche cool then poor into jars or a bowl.
- Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour so that the dulce de leche can thicken more and become gooey.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Quick & Easy
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan Dulce De Leche
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One-third of the yield
- Calories: 194
- Sugar: 48.5 g
- Sodium: 408 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 49.1 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: dulce de leche, vegan dulce de leche, vegan caramel, vegan treats, vegan dessert, gluten free recipes
Linda says
Thanks for this recipe. Works as a nice sweetener and goes with lots of things
★★★★★