Date Caramel

Directions

  1. 1Chop the pitted Medjool dates into small pieces.
  2. 2Transfer the chopped dates into a pan.
  3. 3Add vegan butter to the pan with the dates.
  4. 4Pour vegan cream into the pan with the dates and butter.
  5. 5Cook the mixture until it becomes rich, sticky, and caramelised, stirring occasionally with a fork.
  6. 6Once cooked, if the caramel is too thick, loosen it with additional butter or water.
  7. 7Serve the date caramel with a scoop of ice cream or dessert of your choice.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Medjool dates, pitted & chopped
  • 4 tbsp vegan butter
  • 180 ml vegan cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp miso
  • pinch salt
  • Water

Equipment

knifechopping boardpanforkwhiskserving plate

Tips

  • You don't need sugar for caramel, just use dates.
  • Loosen the caramel with butter and/or water if it's too thick.