Cashew Cream
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
8 hrs
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
8 - 12 servings (1 jar)
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Calories
89 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Cashew Cream
Description
This Cashew Cream recipe calls for raw cashews soaked overnight then blended with water, salt, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy. The soaking softens the nuts for an even texture. The lemon juice adds brightness and a slight tang, while salt balances the flavor. The result is a rich, silky cream that can substitute for dairy creams in various recipes.
This basic version suits savory applications, but by omitting salt and lemon juice and adding sweeteners and vanilla extract, it can be adapted to desserts or sweet sauces. The texture depends largely on blending power; a high-powered blender yields the smoothest cream, but longer blending in a regular blender can also work.
Cashew pieces from bulk sections are a cost-effective option compared to whole nuts. For faster preparation, a quick soak method using boiling water can be used instead of overnight soaking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked overnight and drained
- ½ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice (depending how sour you’d like it)
Instructions
- Combine soaked cashews, water, salt, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor.
- Blend until creamy.
Notes
- Use cashew pieces from bulk bins as a budget-friendly alternative to whole cashews.
- For a sweet cream variation, omit salt and lemon juice, add liquid sweetener and vanilla extract.
- If short on time, soak cashews in boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes as a quick soak.
- A high-powered blender is best for smooth texture, though longer blending in a regular blender can suffice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8- 12 servings (1 jar)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0.04IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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