Here's my recipe for the best Dairy Free White Chocolate you will ever have! It's made with cacao butter and cashew butter and it tastes like the real deal! This wonderful chocolate recipe smells so rich and chocolatey and the silky smoothness is incredible. It melts perfectly in your mouth. I love that it's sweetened with honey. It gives a naturally sweet, nutty flavor only softer, purer and with that better quality homemade magic.
When Evolved Chocolate went out of business, I was genuinely crushed. It was my go-to, lower histamine white chocolate bar. So, I thought I'd create my own homemade version and honestly, I love this easy recipe just as much, if not more. It's deliciously smooth and completely dairy free. I adore the creamy taste and sweetness. I've been eating this dairy free white chocolate non-stop. If you're after a great-tasting, easy and delicious dairy-free alternative, or just want to make a simple treat, this homemade white chocolate is SO good.
If you love this recipe, try my Chocolate Strawberry Bark (Dairy Free), this Gluten Free Chocolate Cake or my Chocolate Dipped Oranges.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
This recipe is completely vegan but it also has all the creamy, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth goodness you want from classic white chocolate.
It's made with basic ingredients and nothing fancy or complicated.
I'm obsessed with how super creamy, rich and smooth it turns out.
It's pretty dang easy! No candy thermometers, no tricky steps; just melt, whisk and chill.
Every bite is so tasty, I love the balance of sweetness and the subtle fruity note from cacao butter.
When my chocolate craving hits, this is the easiest solution for me, personally.
If you're a white chocolate queen like me, you'll love its smooth and buttery vibe.
Equipment Needed
In terms of equipment, I try to use non-toxic swaps whenever possible.
Grab a silicone mold on Amazon to make these chocolate bars.
Ingredients Needed
Cacao butter: Use a good quality cacao butter.
Cashew butter: This really adds to the silky consistency of the chocolate.
Honey: To naturally sweeten this Dairy Free White Chocolate. You can also go with maple syrup if you prefer.
Vanilla extract: For a little desserty flavor.
Sea salt: I love the way this balances out the sweetness and richness of the other ingredients.
Find exact ingredients and quantities in the recipe card.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: Round up your ingredients.
Step 2: Melt the cacao butter. Pop it in the microwave to get it melted quickly.
Step 3: Combine the cacao butter, cashew butter, honey, vanilla and sea salt by stirring it until smooth.
Step 4: Pour the mixture into molds and refrigerate until the Dairy Free White Chocolate has hardened.
Storage
Store your homemade Dairy Free White Chocolate in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
For longer storage, pop the chocolates into the freezer; they'll last up to 2 months. Just let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before eating so they soften slightly.
Variations
Scrape in the seeds from half a vanilla bean.
Stir in a spoonful of freeze-dried strawberry or raspberry powder before pouring into molds.
Mix in a handful of toasted shredded coconut.
Add in chopped nuts for some texture and crunch!
Once the chocolates are set, drizzle with a little honey, caramel and flaky sea salt.
How To Serve
Here's how I love to enjoy my Dairy Free White Chocolate:
- Alongside other chocolatey treats as part of a dessert bar.
- On a caramel apple!
- As a sweet treat after dinner.
- Wrapped up or packed into little gift boxes with other treats!
Recipe FAQ
Can I use a different nut butter instead of cashew butter?
Yes! Cashew butter gives the creamiest, most neutral flavor, but you can swap in almond or macadamia butter if you prefer. Just keep in mind, stronger nut butters will slightly change the flavor.
Can I make this nut-free?
Absolutely. Replace the cashew butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini.
Do I need to temper the chocolate?
Nope! Just melt, mix and chill. No special techniques needed.
Related Recipes
Be sure to try these fun dairy free dessert ideas next:
Homemade Chocolate Quinoa Bites
Copycat Crumbl Pumpkin Cookies
Gluten Free Chocolate Mint Cookies
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Dairy Free White Chocolate
Equipment
- 1 bowl
- 1 spoon
- 3 Chocolate or ice cube molds
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup cacao butter
- 1 cup cashew butter
- 3-4 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- dash sea salt
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Melt the cacao butter. I just microwaved mine to make it quick.
- Stir together cacao butter, cashew butter, honey, vanilla and sea salt until smooth.
- Pour into molds and place in the refrigerator until hardened. Demold and enjoy!
Harlie Statham
Could you substitute the cashew butter for anything else? I have a friend allergic to tree nuts.
Lauren
I haven't tried it with anything else! You could maybe try sunflower seed butter but it will change the flavor and color.