5 from 30 votes
Dairy-Free Vegan Caramel Sauce
This Dairy-Free Vegan Caramel Sauce is made by melting sugar to a deep golden brown, then whisking in dairy-free butter and full-fat coconut milk to create a smooth, creamy sauce. It offers rich caramel flavor without dairy, suitable for various desserts or toppings.
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
143 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 tablespoons dairy-free butter regular butter works too, unsalted
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon coconut milk full-fat
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, cook the sugar over medium heat, swirling the pan every so often to make sure that the sugar is melting evenly, until the sugar is a deep golden brown color (about 5 minutes).
- Turn off the heat and whisk in the butter until melted.
- Whisking constantly (DO NOT STOP!) while gradually adding the coconut milk.
- Pour the caramel through a fine strainer into a heat-proof container.
- Store, covered, in the refrigerator.
- If the mixture gets to thick, just microwave it for a few seconds before using,
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Nutrition Information
Calories
143kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
14mg
(1%)
Potassium
34mg
(1%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.