Dairy Free Coconut Caramel Dip
Rich, glossy, and deeply caramel-flavored, this dip comes together with just five pantry ingredients and a single saucepan. Full-fat coconut milk and coconut sugar simmer down into a warm amber sauce that's every bit as luscious as the classic version — no heavy cream or butter from a cow required. The dairy-free butter whisked in at the end gives it that silky, smooth finish you'd expect from a proper caramel, and a pinch of sea salt makes the whole thing pop. It thickens beautifully as it cools, so you get that perfect clinging consistency whether you're serving it warm straight from the pot or pulling it out of the fridge later. This makes eight servings, so it's a great make-ahead option for a party spread, a holiday dessert table, or just a cozy night in with apple slices and pretzels. Store-bought caramel dips are notorious for sneaking in dairy derivatives, so having a reliable homemade recipe in your back pocket is genuinely useful.
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8 servings
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- ¾ cup coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp dairy free butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the coconut milk and coconut sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a steady boil, then reduce to a vigorous simmer. Cook, whisking occasionally, for 15–18 minutes, until the caramel has thickened noticeably and coats the back of a spoon — a finger drawn through the coating should leave a clean line. The color will deepen to a warm amber.
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