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Cashew Cream

Every vegan kitchen needs this 4-ingredient cashew cream recipe! As an easy vegan heavy cream substitute, homemade cashew cream comes with endless uses and adds richness to all kinds of meals. Bonus: It’s easy to make savory or sweet!

Prep Time
8 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 8 - 12 servings (1 jar)
Calories: 89 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Combine soaked cashews, water, salt, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor.
  2. Blend until creamy.

Notes

  • In the bulk section of some stores, cashew pieces that are broken up are cheaper than whole cashews.
  • In the bulk section of some stores, cashew pieces that are broken up are cheaper than whole cashews.
  • You can make this a sweet cream by removing the salt and lemon juice and adding 1 tablespoon of liquid sweetener and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  • You can make this a sweet cream by removing the salt and lemon juice and adding 1 tablespoon of liquid sweetener and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  • Did you forget to soak the cashews? Try the quick soak method instead. Pour boiling water over the cashews and let them sit for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Use a high-powered blender: It’s the best at blending the nuts and water into a smooth cream. If you don't have a high-powered blender, use a regular blender but blend for longer.

Nutrition Information

Calories 89kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 75mg (3%) Potassium 107mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 0.04IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8- 12 servings (1 jar)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 89

% 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.