Vanilla Cashew Cream
Elevate your desserts and breakfasts with this luscious Vanilla Cashew Cream, a dairy-free, plant-based alternative that’s as versatile as it is indulgent. Made with just five simple ingredients—raw cashews, maple syrup, vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and water—this recipe creates a velvety, naturally sweetened cream perfect for those seeking gluten-free and vegan options. The key lies in soaking the cashews to achieve a smooth, silky texture that blends effortlessly in just minutes. Use this dreamy cream as a topping for fresh fruit, drizzled over pancakes, or as a dollop on your favorite desserts. With its minimal prep time and endless uses, Vanilla Cashew Cream is a must-have recipe for adding a hint of decadence to everyday meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup (or sweetener of your choice)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with water. Allow the cashews to soak for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results. This softens the cashews and makes them easier to blend.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews thoroughly under cold water.
Transfer the cashews to a high-speed blender or food processor. Add 1/2 cup of freshwater, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the blender.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed. This may take 1-2 minutes depending on the power of your blender.
Taste the cashew cream and adjust the sweetness or vanilla as desired. If you prefer a thinner consistency, you can blend in small amounts of water (a tablespoon at a time) until it reaches your desired texture.
Transfer the vanilla cashew cream to an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.2 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 159 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 20.8 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 820 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.
