How to Make Caramel Without Cream Using Milk

A simple 15-minute caramel sauce, prepared with milk and butter, provides a versatile topping for desserts without requiring cream.

Category Tags:

DessertSauce

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

  1. Combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan, cover, and heat over medium-high heat.

  2. Once boiling, remove the lid; do not stir, but swirl the pot if cooking unevenly.

  3. Continue cooking until the caramel turns golden-brown, then dark amber. Remove from heat.

  4. Slowly whisk in 1/2 cup warm milk, then return to medium heat.

  5. Whisk and boil for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly, then stir in salt until combined.

  6. Turn off heat, add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, and whisk until fully incorporated.

  7. Allow the caramel to cool before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 117 kcal
Carbohydrate: 26 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 48 mg
Sugar: 26 g
Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g