Vegan Valentine’s Day Sundaes

 

One of the hardest things about being vegan or lactose intolerant is missing out on delicious desserts when you eat out or you’re at a party. Every year on Valentine’s Day, my boyfriend and I stay home and cook together in our pajamas, but we usually don’t make a dessert. 

Cook time: 20 min | Prep time: 2 min | Serves: 6 

Ingredients (Hot Fudge): 

• 1 can (13.5 oz.) full-fat coconut milk
• ½ cup coconut sugar
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 Tbsp. vegan butter
• ½ tsp. vanilla extract

Ingredients (Caramel):

• 1 can (13.5 oz.) coconut milk
• 1 cup coconut sugar
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 2 Tbsp. coconut oil
• ¼ tsp. vanilla extract
• Small pinch sea salt 

 
Directions:


1. Hot Fudge: In a blender, blend the coconut milk, coconut sugar and cocoa powder until smooth (helps ensure the sauce will not be lumpy).


2. Caramel (optional): Blend coconut milk, coconut sugar and maple syrup.


3. Pour each mixture separately into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes, then remove from heat.


4. Whisk in the coconut oil/vegan butter and vanilla.


5. Allow the sauces to cool for 20 minutes. A thin film will naturally form over the top of the fudge sauce, which is perfectly normal. Simply give the fudge/caramel sauce a good whisk before pouring it into an airtight glass container. The sauce will continue to thicken while it cools.


6. Store the fudge in the refrigerator; it can be served cold or hot. Consume within 4-6 days.