Mezcal Dairy-Free Caramel Sauce
 
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This is a 21 and older dessert! Because the mezcal is added once the sauce is cool, none of the alcohol is cooked out. Mezcal is a smoky Mexican liquor made from the agave plant, giving it a highly complex and distinctive flavor profile.
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Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 8 Servings
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons mezcal
Instructions
  1. Add the brown sugar to a small saucepan over low heat. Cook for 1 minute.
  2. Stir in the coconut cream and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring periodically. It should become slightly thickened.
  3. Remove from the heat and let the dairy-free caramel sauce cool completely.
  4. Whisk in the mezcal until combined and smooth.
  5. Store any leftover vegan caramel sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 145 Fat: 6g Saturated fat: 5g Carbohydrates: 21g Sugar: 21g Sodium: 162mg
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/mezcal-dairy-free-caramel-sauce