5.0 from 9 votes
Cashew Cream Recipe
This Cashew Cream recipe calls for just 2 ingredients and is the perfect way to add creaminess to soups, pasta, salads, and more. It's a dairy-free and vegan staple.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 45 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup (138 grams) raw cashews , soaked in water for 2 hours
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Drain the soaked cashews and rinse them well. If you didn't have time to soak the cashews, this recipe will still work, but it's best if you have a powerful blender. (Soaking helps the cashews soften and break down faster.)
- Combine the drained cashews with the 1/2 cup of fresh water, and blend until smooth. Stop and scrape down the blender, if needed, until everything is silky-smooth. You can add water, just 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed for a smoother result. This recipe makes roughly 1 cup of cashew cream.
- Transfer the cream to an airtight container and store it in the fridge to thicken up. You can use it right away, or save it in the fridge for up to a week. For a longer shelf life, pour the cream into ice cube trays so you can easily portion what you need. Frozen cubes will keep in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 6 months.
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Notes
- You can cover the cashews with boiling water and let them soak for 10 minutes to get similar results as soaking them for 2 hours with room temperature water.
- Don't over-soak cashews, or they may become slimy. I like to err on the side of under-soaking them, rather than over soaking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
45kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
53mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.04mg
(0%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 45
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 45kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.