An easy, fuss-free dairy-free caramel sauce — perfect for pouring over desserts or using in pies and tarts. Just 4 ingredients and 5–10 minutes to make this irresistible sauce.
Sweet, moreish vegan caramel that takes only 4 ingredients and about 5 minutes to prepare.
Yes — it really is that simple.
4 Ingredients to Make Vegan Caramel Sauce
- Brown sugar
- Dairy-free milk — soy milk or full-fat coconut milk work best.
- Dairy-free butter — use a good-tasting spread, such as a block-style vegan butter or a buttery vegan spread.
- Vanilla extract
- (Optional) Sea salt — add to taste for a salted caramel version.
How to Make a 5-Minute Dairy-Free Caramel Sauce
It’s incredibly quick and straightforward.
Combine the brown sugar, dairy-free milk and dairy-free butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a gentle bubble and begins to thicken — usually about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. If using salt, add a pinch or two to taste.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. It will thicken as it cools; reheat gently to restore a pourable consistency.
Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to a week in a sealed container.
Tip: Because the sauce firms up when chilled, warm it over low heat or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring between intervals, until pourable.
Ideas for Using This Sauce
- Drizzle over ice cream, pancakes or waffles.
- Use as a filling or topping for pies and tarts.
- Swirl into hot drinks like coffee or hot chocolate for a caramel twist.
- Layer into cakes, bars or puddings for extra indulgence.
📖 Recipe
5-minute Vegan Caramel!
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A drool-worthy, dairy-free caramel sauce that takes just 5 minutes to make!
Ingredients
- 200 g / 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 tbsp dairy-free milk (soy or full-fat coconut milk work best)
- 8 tbsp dairy-free butter (choose a good-tasting variety)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- (Optional) ½ teaspoon sea salt for salted caramel
Instructions
- Combine the brown sugar, dairy-free milk and dairy-free butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, leaving the vanilla aside.
- Stir continuously until the mixture begins to bubble and thicken, about 4–6 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Add salt if desired, tasting and adjusting to preference.
- Serve warm or let cool and store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat gently to return the sauce to a pourable texture.
Notes
If adding salt, adjust the amount to suit your taste. The sauce will firm up when chilled, so warm gently before using.
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