Coconut Dulce de Leche

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
1%
Coconut Dulce de Leche
45 min.
10
308kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful twist on a classic treat: Coconut Dulce de Leche. This rich and creamy dessert sauce is not only a feast for the taste buds but also caters to a variety of dietary preferences—making it a perfect addition to any culinary repertoire. Whether you're vegan, gluten-free, or simply looking for a healthier alternative to traditional caramel, this recipe has you covered!

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this luxurious sauce that features the luscious flavors of unsweetened coconut milk and golden brown sugar, combined with a hint of coarse kosher salt to enhance the sweetness. The result is a silky, velvety concoction that boasts a remarkable 308 calories per serving, making it an indulgent yet manageable treat.

This Coconut Dulce de Leche can serve as the perfect side dish to complement a variety of desserts—think drizzling it over fresh fruit, pancakes, or ice cream. What's more, it can be made ahead of time and stored in small jars for up to a month, ensuring that you always have a delicious, homemade topping at the ready. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a delightful experience with this versatile and delectable sauce!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar packed ()
  • 28 ounce coconut milk unsweetened canned

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk coconut milk, sugar, and coarse salt in heavy large skillet over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium-high and boil until mixture is reduced to 2 1/2 cups, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
  2. Transfer sauce to small jars. Cool completely, then cover sauce and chill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 month ahead. Keep chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Calories308kcal
Protein2.29%
Fat52.39%
Carbs45.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
5.1386956397606%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:307.97kcal
15.4%
Fat:18.89g
29.06%
Saturated Fat:16.75g
104.68%
Carbohydrates:36.77g
12.26%
Net Carbohydrates:35.02g
12.74%
Sugar:34.66g
38.51%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:137.42mg
5.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.86g
3.71%
Manganese:0.75mg
37.43%
Copper:0.23mg
11.34%
Iron:1.54mg
8.54%
Magnesium:32.34mg
8.09%
Phosphorus:80.7mg
8.07%
Selenium:5.32µg
7.6%
Potassium:252.68mg
7.22%
Fiber:1.75g
6.99%
Calcium:40.16mg
4.02%
Zinc:0.54mg
3.61%
Folate:13.03µg
3.26%
Vitamin B3:0.64mg
3.2%
Vitamin C:2.22mg
2.69%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.99%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.89%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.38%
Source:Epicurious