Vegan Caramel Sauce (Creamy & Glossy!)
That silky, golden drizzle you shared? It’s a rich vegan caramel sauce—smooth, glossy, and perfect for desserts without any dairy!
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk 🥥
- 1 tbsp vegan butter (optional, for richness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (for salted caramel)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Melt Sugar
Heat sugar + water in a saucepan over medium heat (don’t stir too much). Let it turn deep amber. - Add Coconut Milk
Carefully pour in coconut milk (it will bubble!). Stir continuously. - Smooth It Out
Add vegan butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir until silky. - Cool Slightly
It thickens as it cools—perfect pourable texture!
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Drizzle over vegan ice cream 🍦
- Add to coffee or lattes ☕
- Pour over pancakes or waffles 🥞
- Use in desserts or cakes 🍰
💡 Tips
- Don’t burn the sugar—watch color closely
- Stir gently after adding coconut milk
- Store in fridge up to 1 week (reheat to use)
🥗 Nutrition (Approx.)
- Calories: ~120 per tbsp
- Fat: 4–6g
- Carbs: 18–20g
✨ Rich, buttery, and totally dairy-free—this caramel is next level!
