Rich, silky, and irresistibly delicious, this Salted Caramel Chocolate Sauce is the perfect way to add a little extra indulgence to your favorite desserts. Made with just four simple ingredients, including Pascha Salted Caramel Baking Chips, coconut cream, and coconut sugar, this homemade sauce brings together creamy caramel flavor and chocolatey richness in every spoonful.

Whether you're drizzling it over brownies, spooning it onto dairy-free ice cream, or adding a sweet finishing touch to your favorite cake, this easy salted caramel sauce is one you'll want to make again and again.

The best part? There's no candy thermometer or complicated caramel-making technique required. Simply simmer the coconut cream and sugar, stir in the remaining ingredients, and enjoy a smooth, decadent sauce that's ready to elevate almost any dessert.

Why You'll Love This Salted Caramel Chocolate Sauce

Homemade dessert sauces don't have to be complicated. With a handful of ingredients and a few simple steps, you can create a rich salted caramel sauce that tastes delicious on everything from cakes to fresh fruit.

You'll love this recipe because it's:

• Made with just four ingredients for an easy homemade dessert topping

• Quick and simple, with only 10 minutes of simmering

• Rich and creamy, thanks to coconut cream and Pascha Salted Caramel Baking Chips

• Dairy-free and vegan-friendly when prepared with vegan butter

• Versatile, perfect for drizzling, dipping, and layering

• Made with coconut sugar for a delicious caramel-like sweetness

• Delicious warm or cooled, depending on how you plan to use it

How to Serve

This Salted Caramel Chocolate Sauce is incredibly versatile. Enjoy it warm for a smooth, pourable drizzle or allow it to cool for a thicker consistency.

Try serving it:

• Drizzled over vegan brownies or blondies

• Spooned over dairy-free vanilla ice cream

• As a topping for chocolate or vanilla cake

• With fresh apple slices, bananas, or strawberries

• Drizzled over pancakes, waffles, or French toast

• As a filling or topping for cupcakes

• Layered into parfaits or dessert cups

• As a dip for cookies or pretzels

• Swirled into your favorite chocolate desserts

For an extra-indulgent treat, drizzle this sauce over Pascha chocolate brownies and finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

How We Developed This Recipe

We wanted to create a simple homemade caramel sauce that delivered rich flavor without requiring traditional caramel-making techniques.

Coconut cream provides the smooth, creamy base, while coconut sugar adds sweetness and a warm, caramel-like flavor. Simmering the two ingredients together helps the mixture thicken and develop a rich consistency.

Instead of relying on a long list of ingredients, we added Pascha Salted Caramel Baking Chips for an extra layer of chocolate and caramel flavor.

A little butter adds richness and helps create a smooth, glossy finish.

The result is a deliciously creamy salted caramel chocolate sauce that's easy to make and even easier to enjoy.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter (use vegan butter for a dairy-free version)

• ⅔ cup coconut cream

• ½ cup coconut sugar

• ½ cup Pascha Salted Caramel Baking Chips

Ingredient Breakdown

Butter

Butter adds richness and helps create a smooth, glossy sauce. To keep this recipe vegan and dairy-free, use your favorite plant-based butter.

Coconut Cream

Coconut cream creates the rich, creamy base of this sauce. Its thicker consistency makes it especially well suited for homemade caramel sauces.

Coconut Sugar

Coconut sugar adds sweetness with a subtle caramel-like flavor that pairs beautifully with the coconut cream and salted caramel chocolate.

Pascha Salted Caramel Baking Chips

The star of this recipe, Pascha Salted Caramel Baking Chips add rich chocolate flavor with sweet and salty caramel notes.

Stirring the baking chips into the warm coconut cream mixture allows them to melt smoothly and create a creamy, decadent sauce.

How to Make Salted Caramel Chocolate Sauce

Step 1: Combine the Coconut Cream and Sugar

In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut cream and coconut sugar.

Place over medium heat and stir until the ingredients are well combined.

Step 2: Bring to a Simmer

Heat the mixture until it begins to simmer.

Reduce the heat as needed to maintain a gentle, steady simmer.

Step 3: Simmer for 10 Minutes

Allow the coconut cream and coconut sugar mixture to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

The mixture will begin to thicken slightly as it cooks.

Step 4: Add the Butter and Chocolate

Remove the saucepan from the heat.

Add the butter and Pascha Salted Caramel Baking Chips.

Stir until the butter and chocolate are completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.

Step 5: Serve or Cool

Use the sauce while warm for a pourable drizzle, or allow it to cool and thicken before using it as a dessert topping or filling.

Enjoy!

Pro Tips

• Use coconut cream rather than coconut milk. The thicker consistency creates a richer sauce.

• Maintain a gentle simmer. Avoid boiling the mixture too aggressively, which can cause excessive reduction.

• Stir occasionally. This helps prevent the coconut sugar from sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.

• Remove from the heat before adding the chocolate. Residual heat is enough to melt the Pascha Salted Caramel Baking Chips.

• Use vegan butter for a dairy-free sauce. This keeps the recipe suitable for vegan desserts.

• Adjust the consistency with temperature. The sauce is thinner when warm and thickens as it cools.

• Serve warm for drizzling. A slightly warm sauce is perfect for ice cream, brownies, and cakes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Salted Caramel Chocolate Sauce vegan?

It can be! Use vegan butter instead of dairy butter and check the packaging of your remaining ingredients to ensure they're suitable for a vegan diet.

Can I use coconut milk instead of coconut cream?

Coconut cream is recommended because of its thicker consistency and higher fat content. Coconut milk may produce a thinner sauce.

Do I need a candy thermometer?

No. This recipe uses a simple simmering method and doesn't require a candy thermometer or traditional caramel-making techniques.

Can I use this sauce as a cake filling?

Yes! Allow the sauce to cool and thicken before using it between cake layers. Avoid adding too much filling at once so the layers remain stable.

Can I use it as an ice cream topping?

Absolutely. This sauce is especially delicious served warm over dairy-free vanilla or chocolate ice cream.

Why is my sauce thicker after cooling?

The sauce naturally thickens as it cools because of the coconut cream, sugar, and chocolate. Gently warming it will help return it to a more pourable consistency.

How should I store leftover Salted Caramel Chocolate Sauce?

Allow the sauce to cool, then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate. For best quality, use within 3–4 days. Gently reheat before serving if you'd like a thinner consistency.

Additional Pascha Recipes to Try

If you loved this Salted Caramel Chocolate Sauce, try these other delicious Pascha recipes:

• Vegan Chocolate Brownies with Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Icing – Fudgy dark chocolate brownies topped with creamy salted caramel frosting and caramel sauce.

• Banana Chocolate Cake Hack with Caramel Icing – A simple gluten-free cake mix transformed with bananas, dark chocolate, and vegan white chocolate icing.

• 2 Ingredient Salted Caramel Ganache – A creamy, versatile ganache made with Pascha Salted Caramel Baking Chips and coconut milk.

• Vegan Salted Caramel Dalgona Coffee – A delicious whipped coffee drink with homemade salted caramel syrup.

• Vegan Salted Caramel Chocolate Popcorn Brittle – A crunchy, sweet-and-salty chocolate treat perfect for sharing.

More From The FIX

Looking for more chocolate inspiration? Explore The FIX, Pascha's destination for chocolate education, baking ideas, and delicious recipes.

Discover helpful tips for melting chocolate, choosing the best chocolate for baking, creating dairy-free desserts, and making simple homemade chocolate sauces.

Whether you're preparing a special celebration dessert or looking for an easy way to upgrade your everyday treats, Pascha has plenty of chocolate inspiration to explore.

Our Sustainability Commitment

At Pascha, we believe delicious chocolate begins with thoughtfully sourced ingredients. We're committed to creating organic chocolate with care and consideration for the people who grow cacao and the planet we share.

From our rich dark chocolate to our salted caramel baking chips, we aim to make chocolate that brings people together through delicious, thoughtfully made ingredients.

Choosing Pascha means choosing chocolate made with a commitment to quality and care.

Certifications

Pascha offers chocolate products designed with dietary inclusivity in mind, including organic, vegan, and allergen-conscious options.

Certifications and allergen statements may vary by product, so always refer to individual product packaging for the most accurate and current information.

When preparing this Salted Caramel Chocolate Sauce for someone with dietary restrictions, check the butter and other ingredients separately to ensure they meet your needs.

Salted Caramel Chocolate Sauce Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes, plus optional cooling
Yield: Approximately 1½ cups, depending on reduction

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter (vegan butter for a dairy-free version)

• ⅔ cup coconut cream

• ½ cup coconut sugar

• ½ cup Pascha Salted Caramel Baking Chips

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the coconut cream and coconut sugar.

2. Stir until well combined and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

3. Continue simmering for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Remove the saucepan from the heat.

5. Add the butter and Pascha Salted Caramel Baking Chips.

6. Stir until the butter and chocolate are completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.

7. Use the sauce warm for drizzling or allow it to cool and thicken before using as desired.

8. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and gently reheat as needed.

Recipe Notes: For a vegan version, use plant-based butter. The sauce will naturally thicken as it cools, making it versatile for drizzling, dipping, and spreading.