Cashew Cream
Elevate your plant-based cooking with this silky smooth Cashew Cream recipe! Perfect for vegans and dairy-free enthusiasts, this versatile cream is made from soaked raw cashews blended into a luscious, creamy texture that rivals any dairy alternative. With just two simple ingredients—raw cashews and water—you can create a rich, customizable base for sauces, soups, dressings, or desserts in mere minutes of prep time. Soaking the cashews ensures a buttery consistency, while blending at high speed unlocks unrivaled creaminess. Serve it fresh or store it for up to five days to add a touch of sophistication to any meal. Keywords: cashew cream recipe, homemade dairy-free cream, vegan creamy sauce, plant-based cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 3 cups water
Instructions
Place 1 cup of raw cashews in a bowl. Pour 2 cups of water over the cashews until they are fully submerged. Allow them to soak for at least 2 hours or up to overnight to soften.
After soaking, drain and rinse the cashews thoroughly under cold running water.
Transfer the drained cashews to a high-speed blender or food processor.
Add 1 cup of fresh water to the blender with the cashews.
Blend on high speed for about 3-5 minutes, or until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure even blending.
If the cream is too thick for your liking, add more water, a tablespoon at a time, and blend until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste and season the cashew cream with a pinch of salt, if desired.
Transfer the cashew cream to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
628 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.2 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 34 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 20.8 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 748 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
