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Vegan Dulce De Leche Recipe

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This Vegan Dulce De Leche recipe transforms sweetened condensed coconut milk into a rich, creamy caramel-like sauce using a gentle water bath baking method. Perfect for those seeking a dairy-free, plant-based alternative to traditional dulce de leche, it thickens beautifully when chilled and is ideal for drizzling over desserts or enjoying by the spoonful.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 320 g vegan sweetened condensed coconut milk

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C). Prepare a water bath by pouring hot water into a large rectangular baking dish (about 10.5″x7.5″) and placing a slightly smaller baking dish inside it. Pour the sweetened condensed coconut milk into the smaller dish and stir briefly to combine. Cover the smaller dish tightly with aluminum foil to prevent water from getting in during baking.
  2. Bake: Place the assembled water bath setup into the oven and bake for 1 hour. After the first hour, carefully remove the smaller dish from the water bath and stir the contents well to ensure even cooking and color. Cover it tightly again with foil and return it to the oven for an additional 1½ hours.
  3. Cool and store: Once baking is complete, remove the dish from the oven and allow the dulce de leche to cool completely to room temperature. Transfer the cooled dulce de leche to an airtight jar and refrigerate. It will thicken considerably when chilled. For a softer consistency, let it sit at room temperature for about 1 hour or gently warm before serving.

Notes

  • This recipe uses a water bath to gently cook the coconut milk, ensuring a smooth texture without scorching.
  • Use full-fat vegan sweetened condensed coconut milk for the best rich and creamy results.
  • If the dulce de leche becomes too firm after refrigeration, warming it gently restores its spreadable consistency.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Keywords: vegan dulce de leche, dairy-free caramel sauce, coconut milk dulce de leche, vegan dessert sauce, plant-based dulce de leche

Find it online: https://tastybella.com/vegan-dulce-de-leche-recipe/