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Cashew Cream
This (dairy-free, vegan) cashew cream is super versatile. It’s perfect for dips, in cream-based sauces, or as a replacement for wherever you need to use heavy cream!
Prep Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 713 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
Basic Cashew Cream
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked overnight
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 pinch salt
Savoury Cashew Cream
- 1 cup basil
- 3-4 cloves garlic
Instructions
- After draining and rinsing raw cashews that were soaked overnight, add the cashews, salt, and water to a high powered blender and blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Add more water for a thinner consistency.
- To make a savoury cashew cream, add basil and garlic to the blender as well.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
713kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
57g
(88%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Sodium
60mg
(3%)
Potassium
851mg
(24%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
8.6mg
(48%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 713
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 713kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 851mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 8.6mg | 48% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.