Paleo Doce de Leite
Indulge in the creamy, caramelized decadence of **Paleo Doce de Leite**, a healthier twist on the classic Brazilian caramel. Made with full-fat coconut milk and naturally sweetened with coconut sugar, this dairy-free and refined sugar-free delight is a guilt-free indulgence perfect for those following a paleo lifestyle. Enhanced with a touch of vanilla extract and sea salt, this luxuriously thick and velvety sauce is perfect as a topping for fresh fruits, pancakes, or simply enjoyed straight from the jar. Ready in under an hour, this easy, one-pan recipe gives you all the luscious flavors of traditional dulce de leche, but without compromising your clean-eating goals. Keep it on hand for your next sweet craving or a delightful breakfast upgrade! Keywords: Paleo Doce de Leite, dairy-free caramel, paleo dessert, coconut sugar caramel sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Full-fat coconut milk
- 0.5 cups Coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
Instructions
Place the coconut milk and coconut sugar in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat.
Stir the mixture continuously until the coconut sugar is fully dissolved.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer.
Stir frequently to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Allow the mixture to simmer for approximately 35-45 minutes, or until it has thickened and reduced by about half.
Check for desired thickness by drizzling a small amount from a spoon - it should resemble caramel in consistency.
After thickening, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt.
Pour the mixture into a sterilized jar and let it cool. The Doce de Leite will continue to thicken as it cools.
Once cooled, cover the jar and refrigerate. It will keep for up to two weeks.
Serve as a topping for fruits, pancakes, or enjoy by the spoonful as a sweet treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.4 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.4 g | 507% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 654 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.5 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 134.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 1271 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
