Easy Vegan Caramel Eggs with magical, refined sugar-free insides. Yes, it's caramel, and yes it's yummy, but it's made from dates!
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"Currently in the process of making these and this date caramel is INCREDIBLE!! It’s taking everything in me to not eat all of it by itself before getting any of these done!"
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Easter is nearly here and this Vegan Caramel Eggs recipe is for those who want to indulge in a little Easter egg madness but prefer a slightly healthier, refined-sugar-free option than my Vegan Creme Eggs.
These homemade Caramel Eggs are sweet, indulgent and super-delicious, yet are a healthier choice because they are filled with Date Caramel. And if you've tried my date caramel recipe you know how irresistably delicious it is!
Ingredients
To make homemade Vegan Caramel Eggs you will need:
- Chocolate - I used semi-sweet chocolate chips but you can use any dairy-free chocolate.
- Coconut oil - Just a tiny bit. It gets melted with the chocolate to make it smoother and more spreadable.
- Date caramel - This healthy caramel is made from Medjool dates, nut or seed butter, coconut milk, and a pinch of salt. It's so ooey-gooey..and it doesn't taste healthy at all.
How To Make Vegan Caramel Eggs:
It's as simple as blending the date caramel ingredients up in a blender or a food processor. I recommend a high-speed blender for the very best, silky smooth caramel but a food processor does an ok job.
Then melt the chocolate and coconut oil together and smear it around the inside of an egg shaped mould. Set in the freezer for a minute or two then fill with caramel before covering with more chocolate. That's it!
Got Leftover Date Caramel?
You really won't be sad if you end up with some leftover caramel because it's so delicious and can be enjoyed in so many ways. Some ideas include:
- On pancakes, toast or waffles.
- Drizzled over oatmeal, ice cream or vegan yogurt.
- As a dip for fruit like apple slices, bananas, or strawberries
- Swirled into brownies and cakes.
- Swirled through my Dark Chocolate Hummus – Remember Rolos? That’s what it tastes like!
Storage Tips
Vegan Caramel Eggs can be kept in the fridge for several weeks or the freezer for up to 3 months. The caramel stays soft enough to eat immediately even when frozen.
Recipe
Vegan Caramel Eggs
Author:WATCH HOW TO MAKE IT
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup (210 grams) chocolate chips , or the same weight of chocolate from a bar
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 1 cup (175 grams) medjool dates* , measured after pitting (about 10 large dates)
- 2 tablespoons nut or seed butter , cashew butter yields the most neutral taste, but almond, peanut, sunflower, or tahini all work well.
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt , add to taste. For a salted caramel flavor ½ teaspoon is good
- around 8 tablespoons dairy-free milk , canned coconut milk gives the richest flavour
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add the dates, nut butter, vanilla and salt to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth, while gradually adding the milk to aid in the blending. Use a little as you can get away with because you need to keep it quite thick.
- Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a bowl over a pan of simmering water or very gently in a microwave.
- Spoon some chocolate into each mold and spread it around and up the sides with the back of a teaspoon. Make sure it's not too thin as the egg 'shells' need to be pretty sturdy. Leave the remaining chocolate in it's bowl, sat on top of the simmering water to keep it melted.
- Once lined with chocolate, place the mold on a baking sheet then put in the freezer to set. It will only take a couple of minutes.
- Once set remove from the freezer and add a dollop of caramel to each chocolate shell and level off the top. A palette knife, the back of a long knife or a dough scraper is good for this.
- Then spoon a thick layer of melted chocolate over the top, level it off and pop back in the freezer to set. Once set you can transfer to the fridge or keep them in the freezer.
NOTES
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Lydia says
Made these! They were quick and easy to make. The caramel has a delicious flavour.
James Rice says
The second I saw the dates, I wasnt interested.
I'm here for a vegan version of a cadburys caramel egg.
I am not here for a slightly more 'healthy' date option.
A Virtual Vegan says
Have you ever tried my date caramel? It is absolutely delicious. Don't knock something if you haven't even tried it.
Lucy says
then move on. these kinds of remarks are a waste of time & space.
Melanie says
I never comment on recipes but these are amazing! Thank you.
Chara Charalambous says
Currently in quarantine for a month now and wanted to make something special for my kids and godchild. Being vegan myself, I wanted to make a vegan recipe for Easter eggs and I'm so glad I found your recipe on YouTube ! This date caramel is soo addictive and yummilicious I will be doing it again and again! Was constantly eating out of the 1st batch so I made another 2 batches!? Thanks so much for sharing? and hope you are well x ❤️
A Virtual Vegan says
I'm really pleased you enjoyed them Chara! I agree about the date caramel being very hard to resist. I always make double to allow for for some snacking on top of whatever I'm using it for!
Alexia says
Currently in the process of making these and this date caramel is INCREDIBLE!! it’s taking everything in me to not eat all of it by itself before getting any of these the done haha! Thanks for sharing!
Melanie McDonald says
Ha ha, thank you! I have that problem too. I keep a jar of it in my fridge nearly all the time as it's good with so many things! I hope you enjoy the finished eggs!
Alexia says
I had some of the caramel leftover and i’m so happy haha!! It really will go well with a lot! Thanks again!
Josie says
Wow!! These are amazing & so easy to do! Yum, yum ,yum!! Fab!
A Virtual Vegan says
Thank you Josie! So pleased you enjoyed them!
Rosalie Carter says
These are so yummy!