Velvety, luscious date caramel dip is the nourishing treat you are craving! Made with 2 ingredients, it is vegan, oil-free, nut-free, gluten-free, straightforward to make and incredibly satisfying! Pair it with sliced apples, pretzels, or anything else worth dunking.
You can keep your chocolate, it is safe around me (well…9 times out of 10). But caramel? No way. I love it, as well as any related flavors, such as butterscotch, brown sugar and molasses.
That is why I am over the moon for dates in general, and for this date caramel dip in particular. It is 100% caramel goodness, straightforward to make (2 ingredients!), and a reliable nourishing treat for snacking and dessert.
Dreams do come true :).
Recipe Benefits
- Made with 2 ingredients!
- Vegan (egg-free, dairy-free)
- No refined sugars
- Gluten-free
- Grain-free
- Oil-free
- Nut-free (not nuts or nut butter, such as peanut butter or almond butter)
Ingredients
The exact amounts of each ingredient are indicated in the recipe card at the end of the post.Toggle betweenUS Customary(volume) andMetric(weights) for preferred measurement option.
- Pitted dates (such as medjool dates or deglet noor dates)
- Nondairy milk (e.g., oat milk, soy milk, almond milk, cashew milk)
Step by Step Instructions
Note that the complete instructions are also in the recipe card below.
Step One: Soak the Dates
Place the dates in a small, heat-safe bowl. Cover with boiling water. Let soak for 10 minutes (to soften the dates).
Step Two: Drain the Dates
Drain the dates through a mesh strainer or colander. Discard the soaking water.
Step Three: Blend
Place the dates and milk in a high speed blender. Blend, stopping to scrape down sides of the blender several times, until smooth and creamy.
Step Four: Add Optional Ingredients
Transfer to a small bowl or jar. If desired, stir in vanilla and/or salt to taste.
How to Serve the Caramel
Serve with sliced apples or pretzels, or use to top cakes, cupcakes, ice cream, or yogurt. You can also use the caramel as the filling foroat thumbprint cookiesorchickpea thumbprint cookies.
Storage
Store the date caramel dip in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Optional Stir-Ins
- For additional flavor,add a teaspoon (more or less) of vanilla extract and/or a generous pinch of salt.
- For additional sweetness,add a tablespoon (more or less) or coconut sugar, maple syrup or agave nectar
- For additional thickness/richness, add a tablespoon (more or less) of nut butter or seed butter (e.g., peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, or tahini).
Date Caramel Dip (2 Ingredients)
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup (packed) whole pitted dates
- 2/3 cup nondairy milk (e.g., almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of salt
Method
- Place the dates in a small, heat-safe bowl. Cover with boiling water. Let soak for 10 minutes (to soften the dates).
- Drain the dates through a mesh strainer or colander.
- Place the dates and milk in a high speed blender . Blend, stopping to scrape down sides of the blender several times, until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer to a small bowl or jar. If desired, stir in vanilla and/ or salt to taste.
- Serve with sliced apples or pretzels, or use to top cakes, cupcakes, ice cream, or yogurt.
Notes
Storage: Store the date caramel dip in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Optional Add-Ins: (1) For additional sweetness , add a tablespoon (more or less) or coconut sugar , maple syrup or agave nectar; (2) F or additional thickness/richness , add a tablespoon (more or less) of nut butter or seed butter (e.g., peanut butter, almond butter , cashew butter, sunflower seed butter , or tahini).
