Date Caramel
Ingredients:
- 320 g (2 large) yellow onions
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
- 3 g (½ tsp) salt
- 0.5 g (¼ tsp) black pepper
- 1 g (¼ tsp) sugar
- 240 ml (1 cup) vegan sour cream
- 120 ml (½ cup) vegan cream cheese
- 55 g (¼ cup) vegan mayonnaise
- 5 ml (1 tsp) vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 g (½ tsp) garlic powder
- Fresh chives for garnish
Equipments:
Features:
20 minutes or less
Gluten-Free
Raw
Grain-Free
Soy-Free
Oil-Free
Refined Sugar-Free
Nutrition:
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Soak firm or dry dates in hot water for the full 10 minutes before blending, then drain and pat them dry — under-softened dates leave stubborn chunks that never fully smooth out.
Instructions:
- Soak the dates: If your dates are firm or dry, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes to soften. Drain well and pat dry.
- Blend: Add dates, coconut cream, nut butter, vanilla, and salt to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend on high for 1–2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Adjust consistency: Add warm water 1 tablespoon at a time and blend until you reach a smooth, pourable caramel consistency. For a thicker dip or spread, use less water.
- Taste and adjust: Add a pinch more salt for a salted caramel flavor, or a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
- Serve or store: Use immediately as a dip, drizzle, or spread, or transfer to a jar and refrigerate.
Tips: Medjool dates are essential here — they’re naturally soft, rich, and caramel-like in flavor. Avoid deglet noor or other dry varieties unless you soak them very well first.
Ways to Use It: Drizzle over oatmeal, yogurt, or ice cream. Use as a dip for apple slices, bananas, or pretzels. Spread on toast or pancakes. Layer into energy bites or dessert bars.
Swaps: Swap coconut cream for oat cream or cashew cream to change the flavor profile. Tahini works beautifully in place of nut butter for a sesame-caramel twist.
Storage: Store in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks. The caramel will thicken when cold — let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes or stir in a splash of warm water to loosen before using.
This recipe leans on a handful of key ingredients to get its flavor and texture right. The olive oil brings fruity depth and helps carry the other flavors. The salt sharpens and balances every other flavor in the dish. The black pepper adds a subtle heat that rounds out the seasoning. The sugar provides clean sweetness and helps balance acidity.
Date Caramel
Ingredients:
- 320 g (2 large) yellow onions
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
- 3 g (½ tsp) salt
- 0.5 g (¼ tsp) black pepper
- 1 g (¼ tsp) sugar
- 240 ml (1 cup) vegan sour cream
- 120 ml (½ cup) vegan cream cheese
- 55 g (¼ cup) vegan mayonnaise
- 5 ml (1 tsp) vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 g (½ tsp) garlic powder
- Fresh chives for garnish
Equipments:
Features:
Why These Ingredients:
This recipe leans on a handful of key ingredients to get its flavor and texture right. The olive oil brings fruity depth and helps carry the other flavors. The salt sharpens and balances every other flavor in the dish. The black pepper adds a subtle heat that rounds out the seasoning. The sugar provides clean sweetness and helps balance acidity.
Prep:
Soak firm or dry dates in hot water for the full 10 minutes before blending, then drain and pat them dry — under-softened dates leave stubborn chunks that never fully smooth out.
Instructions:
- Soak the dates: If your dates are firm or dry, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes to soften. Drain well and pat dry.
- Blend: Add dates, coconut cream, nut butter, vanilla, and salt to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend on high for 1–2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Adjust consistency: Add warm water 1 tablespoon at a time and blend until you reach a smooth, pourable caramel consistency. For a thicker dip or spread, use less water.
- Taste and adjust: Add a pinch more salt for a salted caramel flavor, or a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
- Serve or store: Use immediately as a dip, drizzle, or spread, or transfer to a jar and refrigerate.
