
Almond Arequipe
Description
Almond Arequipe - Authentic recipe from Colombia. Ready in 45 min. Vegan. Try it now!
Directions
✓ researched- 1
Heat 500 ml almond milk and 150 g sugar in a saucepan, stirring until it begins to simmer.
⏱️ approx. 8 min💡 Tip: Vegan arequipe (dulce de leche) made from almond milk – a plant-based version of caramelized milk cream. Patient reduction is the key.
- 2
Simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and turns caramel-brown (this takes 45–60 min.).
⏱️ approx. 50 min💡 Tip: Plant-based milk caramelizes differently from cow's milk – patience and constant stirring are essential. A pinch of baking soda helps promote browning.
- 3
Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and pour the cream into jars. Let it cool – it will thicken further as it cools.
⏱️ approx. 6 min💡 Tip: The vanilla rounds out the flavor. The cream firms up as it cools. Use as a spread, filling, or topping.
📜 Origin & History
Almond Arequipe is a variant of traditional Arequipe, a sweet caramel cream highly valued in Colombian cuisine. Originally from Spain, Arequipe has become established in Colombian cuisine and is often used as a bread spread or dessert filling. The use of almonds gives this variant a special character and reflects the diversity of Colombian cuisine, which is shaped by various cultural influences.
🌿 Regional variants
With Coconut Milk
Use coconut milk instead of almond milk for a creamier version.
With Salt
A pinch of salt for a vegan salted caramel.
🍷 What goes with it?
As a spread, filling for (vegan) obleas and pastries, or as a topping.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make arequipe vegan?
By using plant-based milk (almond, oat, coconut) instead of cow's milk; it is reduced and caramelized in the same way.
Why does it take so long?
Slowly reducing and caramelizing the milk takes time and constant stirring.
What is it used for?
As a spread, filling for obleas and pastries, topping, or eaten straight.
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Ingredients
verified- Mandelmilch500 ml
- Sugar150 g
- Vanilla extract1 tsp





