This easy-to-make dairy-free caramel dip is rich, sweet, and yummy. It’s quick to make and is a crowd-pleaser. Serve this dip with apple slices for a delicious party treat. For another dairy-free dip be sure to try my Vegan Nacho Cheese or my Dairy-Free Rotel Dip.
With just 4 ingredients this dairy-free caramel sauce comes together quickly. You only need to have a little extra time to let the cream cheese soften. Be sure to read about the dairy-free cream cheese that I used below.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dairy-free butter
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 8 oz. dairy-free cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dairy-Free Cream Cheese
There are several brands of dairy-free cream cheese available that you could choose to make with this recipe. In my local grocery stores, I could only find these two brands Kite Hill and Philadelphia Cream Cheese.
I’ve been a little hesitant to buy Kite Hill in the past because it’s pricey. So, when I saw the Philadelphia brand was at my local store and was less expensive I was ecstatic. I wanted to go ahead and try both brands in this favorite caramel apple dip that my family has loved for years to see which worked best.
This recipe calls for 8 ounces of cream cheese softened. So I removed the cream cheese from their packaging and placed each of them on a plate and cut them into pieces to help them soften.
The first thing I noticed is that straight from the refrigerator Kite Hill is already soft. It has an almond milk base. Whereas the Philadelphia brand has a coconut oil base and is hard coming straight from the refrigerator. So for this recipe, Kite Hill can be used right away and it is easy to mix. The Philadephia brand did need almost 60 minutes to fully soften.
After making the dip with both brands we really couldn’t any difference in taste. They were both delicious.
The dairy-free butter that I used is Country Crock Plant-Based Butter with avocado oil.
Instructions
- Take the dairy-free cream cheese out of its package and place it on a plate and cut it up into small pieces. Let it sit on the counter for 30-60 minutes to soften.
- Once the cream cheese is softened, heat the dairy-free butter and brown sugar in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, and stir until well blended.
- Remove from heat and add the dairy-free cream cheese and vanilla.
- Whisk together until smooth and creamy. Can also use an immersion blender to do this.
- Serve with apple slices.
Storage instructions
Store any leftover vegan caramel dip in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. To serve, warm it slightly in a pan on low heat, stirring frequently.
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Dairy-Free Caramel Dip (Gluten-Free)
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 8 minutes
- Yield: 1 3/4 cups 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Stove Top
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Serve this yummy dip with apple slices for a delicious party treat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dairy-free butter
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 8 oz. dairy-free cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Take the dairy-free cream cheese out of its package and place it on a plate and cut it up into small pieces. Let it sit on the counter for 30-60 minutes to soften.
- Once the cream cheese is softened, heat the dairy-free butter and brown sugar in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, and stir until well blended.
- Remove from heat and add the dairy-free cream cheese and vanilla. Whisk together until smooth and creamy. Can also use an immersion blender to do this.
- Serve with apple slices.
Notes
Suggested cream cheese brands: Dairy-Free Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Kite Hill Cream Cheese. Kite Hill brand doesn’t need time to soften.
Dairy-Free Butter: Country Crock Plant Based with avocado oil, Smart Balance, or Earth Balance.
Keywords: vegan caramel recipe, dairy-free caramel sauce, vegan caramel sauce, dairy-free caramel sauce
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FAQ
Most recipes and store-bought caramels do contain dairy products such as butter and milk. But with this recipe, all ingredients are plant-based.
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