Keto Caramel (3 ingredients)

This keto caramel sauce is made with just three ingredients, and it’s incredibly smooth, buttery, and rich in flavor—without any added sugar. It takes less than 15 minutes to make and works perfectly with a wide variety of low-carb treats.

Pour it over keto pancakes, cheesecake, or pound cake, spoon it onto apple pie, or stir it into your coffee drinks for a warm, caramel twist. It stores well and reheats beautifully, making it a handy staple for your low-carb kitchen.

This low carb caramel sauce is a simple homemade recipe made with just 3 ingredients, and it’s incredibly easy to make. Rich, smooth, and completely sugar-free, it’s perfect for anyone following a keto or low carb lifestyle.

Honestly, this is the best keto caramel sauce I’ve ever made—it might even taste better than traditional caramel. And the best part? It has only 1 gram of net carbs per tablespoon.

Who doesn’t enjoy a good caramel topping on desserts? We make this sugar-free caramel sauce regularly and always keep a jar in the fridge. It’s great for drizzling over cheesecake, keto brownies, ice cream, or even a cozy latte.

Is Caramel Keto-Friendly?

Traditional store-bought caramel sauces are usually not keto-friendly. They’re often loaded with sugar, corn syrup, and other high-carb ingredients, along with preservatives and additives that don’t fit into a low-carb lifestyle.

The good news? You can make your own keto caramel sauce at home with just a few simple swaps. By using sugar-free sweeteners and low-carb ingredients, you can create a caramel sauce that’s just as smooth and flavorful—without all the sugar.

Watch the quick video below to see how easy it is to make your own sugar-free caramel sauce at home!

Why You’ll Love This Keto Caramel Sauce Recipe

• Ready in just 15 minutes – Perfect for when you need a quick dessert topping.
• Only 3 simple ingredients – No complicated steps or hard-to-find items.
• Make it ahead – Stores well in the fridge and reheats beautifully.
• Only 1g net carbs per serving – Great for low-carb, keto, and sugar-free lifestyles.
• Smooth, rich, and buttery texture – Just like classic caramel sauce.
• Versatile and delicious – Drizzle over pancakes, cheesecake, brownies, or stir into coffee and milkshakes.
• No refined sugar or preservatives – Clean ingredients you can feel good about.
• Naturally gluten-free – A great option for those with dietary restrictions.

Whether you’re topping a dessert or adding flavor to your morning coffee, this homemade keto caramel will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.

Keto Caramel Sauce Ingredients

You only need 3 simple ingredients to make this rich and creamy keto caramel sauce—and it’s truly a game changer for low-carb desserts. Sweet, thick, and easy to use in a variety of recipes, here’s what you’ll need:

• Heavy Cream – Adds a rich, creamy texture to the sauce. Be sure to use high-quality, unsweetened heavy cream for the best flavor and consistency.
• Sweetener – For the best caramel flavor, use a brown sugar substitute like brown erythritol, monk fruit blend, or Swerve Brown. You can also use allulose, which behaves most like real sugar and gives the sauce a smooth, syrupy finish.
• Butter – Use unsalted, softened butter. It gives the caramel its signature buttery flavor and helps thicken the sauce.

How To Make This Keto Caramel

Once will see how easy it is to make your caramel sauce at home, you will never want to buy it from the store. No one can tell this caramel is low carb and sugar-free.

1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan on medium to low heat. When it is completely melted, add the sweetener and mix until combined.
2. Continue to stir from time to time for 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the heavy cream at once and whisk quickly. Lower the heat and continue mixing until a thick sauce forms. 
4. Once the sauce is thick and rich in color, remove it from the heat and transfer it to a jar.

Tips & Variations for the Best Keto Caramel Sauce

Making sugar-free caramel sauce at home is easy, but a few small tips can make a big difference. Here’s how to get the best texture and flavor every time, plus a few fun variations to try:

Tips for Success

• Prep ingredients in advance – Caramel cooks fast, and sweetener can burn easily. Have everything measured and ready to go before you start.
• Don’t worry if it looks too thin – The sauce thickens as it cools, so don’t overcook it trying to make it thicker right away.
• Watch the color – Let the sweetener melt and turn a deep amber color, but avoid burning it. A rich golden-brown is perfect.
• Use low to medium heat – Too much heat can cause separation or burning.

Flavor Variations

• Coffee caramel – Stir in 1–2 teaspoons of instant espresso or coffee powder for a bold caramel-coffee flavor.
• Chocolate caramel – Add a few pieces of chopped dark chocolate (85% or higher) while the caramel is still warm for a chocolatey twist.
• Salted caramel – Add a pinch of sea salt or flaky salt at the end for a classic salted keto caramel sauce.

What to Eat with Keto Caramel? 

Keto Caramel sauce is a staple in my pantry, and I love it with recipes like keto cinnamon rolls, cheesecake, keto apple pie, or as a dip for strawberries. Here are some great ideas for using this delicious keto caramel:

• You can use it as a topping for your keto cheesecake.
• Make some keto brownies or keto blondies and top them with this caramel sauce. 
• This keto caramel sauce can be used to flavor your bulletproof coffee in the morning or to make a delicious mocha frappuccino. 

Storing Ideas

• Fridge – You can store the sauce in the fridge in an airtight container for up to two months.
• Freezer – You can also freeze the caramel sauce in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

The caramel tends to harden in the fridge, but it reheats well, and you can always enjoy a gooey caramel with a scoop of your favorite keto ice cream. When reheating the sugar-free caramel sauce, make sure to use a low temperature because a high temperature may separate the oils. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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Keto Caramel

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Prep time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Yelds 12 servings

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Description

 

This keto caramel sauce is made with just three ingredients, and it’s incredibly smooth, buttery, and rich in flavor—without any added sugar. It takes less than 15 minutes to make and works perfectly with a wide variety of low-carb treats.

Ingredients

  

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• ⅓ cup butter unsalted
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup brown sugar sweetener

Instructions

 

• Add the butter to a small saucepan over low heat and stir until completely melted.
• Add the sweetener and cook for about 3-4 minutes or until it is completely dissolved. Stir ocassionally until reduced golden.
• Reduce the heat and add the cream. Stir occasionally for about 8-10 minutes or until the mixture is thick enough to coat the bottom of a spoon. To make keto salted caramel, mix in 1/2 tsp of salt.
• Remove from the heat and transfer to a storing jar.

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving.

Calories

90kcal

Total Carbs

0.4g

Net Carbs

Protein

0.4g

Fat

10g

Fiber

Sugar

0.4g

How do we calculate the nutrition info?

These nutrition facts listed are determined using nutrition information from the USDA Food Database. Our nutrition facts are accurate, but if you are using different products, please make your calculations. Net carb count is calculated by subtracting both fiber and sugar alcohols because they don’t raise blood sugar.

Course sauce

Cuisine American

Keyword keto caramel

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