Description
This recipe transforms full-fat canned almond milk into a remarkably rich and airy whipped cream, elevated with a homemade spiced date caramel swirl. It provides a naturally sweetened, decadent dairy-free topping perfect for holiday desserts like apple crisp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat unsweetened canned almond milk, chilled for 24 hours
- 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp (1.25 g) cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 8–10 large Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- 1/4 tsp (1.25 g) ground cardamom
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Make Spiced Date Caramel: Combine dates, water, cardamom, and sea salt in a saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes until dates soften. Transfer to a blender and blend until completely smooth. Add extra water if needed to reach a pourable consistency.
- Chill Caramel: Transfer the caramel to a small bowl and place in the refrigerator to chill thoroughly for at least 30 minutes before use.
- Prepare Almond Cream: Without shaking, open the chilled can of almond milk. Carefully skim the thick, solidified cream layer from the top and transfer it into a very cold mixing bowl. Reserve the watery liquid for other uses.
- Whip Cream: Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cream of tartar to the cold mixing bowl with the almond cream. Using an electric mixer, whip on high speed for 5-8 minutes until stiff peaks form and the cream holds its shape.
- Swirl and Serve: Gently fold about two-thirds of the chilled date caramel into the whipped cream to create ribbons. Spoon into serving dishes, drizzle with the reserved caramel, and garnish with additional ground cardamom before serving immediately.
Notes
To ensure the best results, make sure the mixing bowl, almond cream, and caramel are thoroughly chilled before whipping and swirling. Serve immediately after preparation for optimal texture. The remaining watery almond liquid can be used in smoothies or coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: general
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 calories
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: dairy-free, vegan, whipped cream, almond milk, date caramel, spiced, dessert topping, fall, holiday, healthy, no-bake