Desserts
Sauces
Coconut Caramel
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Coconut Caramel is made with five simple ingredients.
- It comes together in just under 30 minutes.
- As written, this recipe is plant-based, vegan, dairy free and gluten free.
- Tastes just like caramel-without the dairy.
- It’s creamy, smooth and silky.
- Enjoy it on top of ice cream, in recipes or add it to your favorite coffee.
- Try adding it into my dairy free Klondike Bars!
Ingredients And Substitutions
These are the main ingredients and substitutions for Coconut Caramel. Scroll down to the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and instructions.
The base of this recipe is made with coconut cream from a can. This is different than coconut milk from a can and different from coconut milk from the carton. It must be coconut cream.
Coconut sugar is the sweetener and is what gives this caramel that lovely texture! You can sub for brown sugar or even cane sugar, but technically this won’t be vegan anymore.
Maple syrup also adds sweetener and also works with the sugar to caramelize and create that lovely texture.
Vanilla extract is just an addition that adds flavor, if you don’t have it on hand, don’t sweat it.
And a touch of salt helps to balance out all the flavors.
How To Make
ONE: Start by adding all the ingredients to a sauce pan and mix over medium to low heat. Stirring occasionally for about 25-30 minutes or until the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and let cool before pouring into a storage container.
Tips And Tricks
I highly recommend refrigerating your coconut cream prior to using it. For this recipe you don’t want to use any liquid that comes in the can, only the solids. Placing it in the fridge before hand makes it easier to separate the two.
You know the sauce is done when the caramel sauce coats the back of a spoon.
How To Serve And Store
Serve this coconut caramel sauce on top of ice cream, in recipes or enjoy in your favorite coffee drink. The possibilities are endless.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy up to 3 weeks. Reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop again.
Taste And Texture
This coconut caramel sauce tastes just like caramel but with a coconut flavoring.
The texture is smooth, thick, creamy and silky-just like caramel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this sauce is vegan, dairy free and plant based.
If stored properly, this sauce can last up to 3 weeks in the fridge. Reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop.
You didn’t heat it long enough. Place it back on the stovetop and heat it on low heat until it has thickened. Use the back of a spoon and you know it’s done once the sauce coats it without falling off.
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