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Dairy Free Caramel Sauce

Learn how to make caramel without cream or butter. This homemade dairy free caramel sauce recipe is the best and it’s so easy to make! By using condensed coconut milk and brown sugar, you get a thick and silky dulche de leche caramel sauce that’s salted to perfection.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: caramel sauce, dairy free, vegan
Servings: 24
Calories: 139kcal
Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 11- ounce can sweetened condensed coconut milk
  • 1 15- ounce can full-fat coconut milk
  • 4 tablespoons vegan butter or coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Combine the sugar, coconut milks, vegan butter and salt in a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat.
  • Whisk until the sugar dissolves.
  • Bring the mixture to a low boil (medium-high heat) and allow it to simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the caramel sauce has thickened.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla extract.
  • Transfer to a mason jar or other storage container.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 128mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin C: 0.2mg