3-Ingredient Vanilla Date Caramel Recipe
This simple and luscious 3-Ingredient Vanilla Date Caramel is a naturally sweet and creamy sauce made from Medjool dates, coconut cream, and pure vanilla extract. It’s wonderfully easy to prepare and perfect for drizzling over desserts, yogurt, or fruit, delivering a healthy alternative to traditional caramel without any refined sugars.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 3/4 cup caramel 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Vanilla Date Caramel
- 10 large Medjool dates, pits removed
- 1/4 cup coconut cream (solid part only)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Dates: Pit the dates and place them in a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Cover the dates with water and microwave for 2 minutes to soften them, making blending easier.
- Drain and Blend: Drain the water from the dates and transfer them to a food processor or high-speed blender. Add the coconut cream and pure vanilla extract.
- Blend to Creamy: Blend the ingredients until completely smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides to ensure an even, creamy consistency.
- Store Properly: Transfer the caramel to an airtight container and store it for up to a week at room temperature. Refrigerate for longer storage, but allow the caramel to soften at room temperature before using, as coconut cream may harden when chilled.
Notes
- Use Medjool dates for the best natural sweetness and texture.
- Coconut cream should be the solid part separated from the liquid; refrigerate a can of coconut milk overnight and scoop the cream off the top.
- Allow refrigerated caramel to come to room temperature before use to soften it.
- This caramel is naturally vegan, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free.
- Adjust vanilla to taste for more or less intensity.
Keywords: vanilla date caramel, vegan caramel, natural sweetener, coconut cream caramel, no refined sugar caramel, Medjool dates caramel
