Vegan Caramel Sauce (Creamy & Glossy!)
🌱 Vegan Caramel Sauce 🍯
This Vegan Caramel Sauce is glossy, pourable, and thick enough to ribbon into a bowl. No dairy. No condensed milk. Coconut cream, brown sugar, vegan butter, and a pinch of salt give you that candy-shop caramel you want on ice cream, apples, and cake.
I love making a jar of this on Sunday and using it all week. It looks thin when it’s hot. It thickens as it cools. Don’t walk away from the pot — sugar goes from perfect to bitter fast. 💚
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Why You’ll Love This Sauce 💚
- 🌱 Completely dairy-free
- 🍯 Glossy caramel pour
- 🥥 Coconut cream base
- 🧂 Salty-sweet finish
- 🍨 Ice cream, cake, apples
- 🫙 Keeps in the fridge
The Secret to Caramel That Stays Smooth
Use full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream — the thin carton stuff won’t thicken. Stir often so it doesn’t scorch on the bottom. When it coats a spoon, take it off the heat. It keeps cooking in the pot for a minute.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
Will it taste like coconut? 🥥
A little, when it’s warm. The brown sugar and vanilla take over once it cools.
How do I reheat it? 🔥
10–15 seconds in the microwave or a splash of plant milk on the stove. Stir until glossy again.
Can I use coconut sugar? 🍁
Yes. The sauce will be darker and a little less sweet.
🌱 Vegan Caramel Sauce
Ingredients 🛒
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Instructions 👩🍳
- Add coconut milk, brown sugar, and vegan butter to a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mix starts to bubble.
- Simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring often, until it thickens and turns glossy amber.
- Take off the heat. Stir in vanilla and salt.
- Cool 10 minutes. It will thicken more as it sits. Pour into a jar.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving (2 Tbsp) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 110 |
| Protein | 0g |
| Net carbohydrates | 14g |
| Total carbohydrates | 14g |
| Fiber | 0g |
| Total fat | 6g |
| Sodium | 95mg |
Estimates based on coconut milk, brown sugar, and vegan butter. Exact numbers may vary by coconut milk brand.
Notes & Tips 💡
- If it gets grainy, keep stirring over low heat until it smooths out.
- A pinch of extra salt makes it taste like salted caramel.
- This is perfect on vegan ice cream, brownies, or roasted apples.
- Keeps 2 weeks in the fridge.
This Vegan Caramel Sauce is creamy, glossy, and made for pouring. A dairy-free caramel that still looks like the real thing. 🍯🌱
If you make it, I’d love to hear how it turned out — leave a comment or tag me!
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