Mock Sour Cream
Elevate your plant-based cooking game with this creamy, tangy Mock Sour Cream recipe—an irresistibly smooth dairy-free alternative that's perfect for vegan and lactose-intolerant diets. Made with just five simple ingredients, including protein-packed raw cashews, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of apple cider vinegar, this recipe delivers the same rich flavor and texture as traditional sour cream without the dairy. Ready in just 10 minutes (after a quick soak for the cashews), this vegan sour cream is easy to blend and incredibly versatile. Use it as a topping for tacos, baked potatoes, or soups, or stir it into your favorite dips and dressings for a healthy, plant-based twist. Naturally gluten-free, oil-free, and customizable to your taste, this homemade Mock Sour Cream is a must-have kitchen staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for at least 1 hour (or overnight for softer blending).
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews thoroughly under cold water.
Transfer the drained cashews to a high-speed blender or food processor.
Add 1 cup of fresh water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and salt to the blender.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. This can take 1–2 minutes depending on your blender's power. Pause to scrape down the sides as needed.
Taste the mock sour cream and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding extra salt or lemon juice for more tanginess.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl or airtight container.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to thicken slightly.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
638 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.3 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1200 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 20.9 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 790 mg | 17% | |
*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.
