HOMEMADE VEGAN DULCE DE LECHE (REFINED SUGAR-FREE)
Creamy, dreamy, and made with wholesome ingredients, this Vegan Dulce de Leche is a delicious WFPB alternative to traditional Dulce de Leche, without any refined sugar or dairy.
Equipment
- Blender (or food processor)
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates (pitted)
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (full-fat, unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp baking soda (Optional, for deeper color and smoother texture)
Instructions
- Soak the Dates – Place the pitted dates in warm water and soak for about 10 minutes to soften. Drain well.
- Blend Until Smooth—Combine the soaked dates, coconut milk, almond milk, vanilla, and sea salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Simmer to Thicken – Pour the mixture into a saucepan. If baking soda is used, stir it into the mix in the saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently for 15–20 minutes, until it thickens and deepens in color.
- Cool and Store – Remove from heat and let it cool. It will thicken more as it cools. Transfer to a jar and refrigerate.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, add maple syrup to taste.
- Use oat milk instead of almond for a nut-free version.
- The sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Baking soda is optional but helps achieve a rich golden hue.