Soften the dates

• Pit and chop the Medjool dates.
• Melt the vegan butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the dates and the vegan cream and cook gently until the dates soften.

Blend the caramel

• Transfer the mixture to a blender.
• Add the vanilla extract and the optional miso paste.
• Blend until completely smooth, adding water a little at a time to loosen.

Adjust and store

• Taste and add more cream or water for a pourable consistency.
• Pour into a jar and let cool before storing in the fridge.