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Dairy Free Sour Cream [Cashew Cream] - Oil Free

Rich and creamy with the perfect amount of tang, this dairy free sour cream is the perfect substitute when you need a non dairy option. Easy to make and delicious!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 10 2 tablespoon Servings (Makes approx 1 ¼ cup)
Calories: 73 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American , Canadian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked for 1 hour
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice approx half a large lemon
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Add all your ingredients to a high speed blender and process until smooth and creamy.
  2. Refrigerate for one hour or longer before serving to chill and thicken.

Notes

  • Use unsalted, raw cashews. Whole cashews or pieces work fine, but make sure they are not roasted and not salted. You don't want any roasted flavour in your non dairy sour cream. The richness and creaminess is best when using RAW cashews.
  • Soak your cashews. If you DO NOT have a high speed blender like a Vitamix, Blendtec, or other powerful blender, soak your cashews first to avoid grittiness. I like using a quick soak method (as opposed to overnight). Boil some water in a kettle or on stove top and cover the cashews with the boiling hot water for 30 minutes. Then drain and use as directed.
  • Chill in the refrigerator. This really tastes best when chilled. Plus it will thicken up in the fridge and truly resemble the texture of full fat sour cream once chilled. If you're in a hurry, stick it in the freezer for 15 minutes instead. (Just don't forget it in there.)
  • Leftovers keep refrigerated for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tablespoon Calories 73cal (4%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 119mg (5%) Potassium 85mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 102 tablespoon Servings (Makes approx 1 ¼ cup)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 73

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tablespoon
Calories 73cal 4%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 119mg 5%
Potassium 85mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.