Vegan Crema Fresca AKA Vegan Crème Fraiche

Name: Vegan Crema Fresca AKA Vegan Crème Fraiche
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews; ½-3/4 cup fresh water; ¼ cup lime juice; ½ teaspoon sea salt

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
8 Servings
Calories
91 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
South American, French

Vegan Crema Fresca AKA Vegan Crème Fraiche

Talia Shannon

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All you need is 4 ingredients and 5 minutes for a creamy, delicious vegan crema fresca (AKA crème fraiche) to pour over ALL the things!

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Ingredients

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1 cup raw cashews
½-3/4 cup fresh water I like half a cup plus 2 tablespoons
¼ cup lime juice approx. 1 large lime or 2 small
½ teaspoon sea salt

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Instructions

Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender, like a Vitamix and process until smooth and creamy. Start with half a cup of water and add more 1-2 tablespoons at a time until desired consistency is reached. (I find half a cup plus two tablespoons to be perfect.)
Serve with corn on the cob, nachos, tacos, soups or chilis or over a salad.

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Notes

If you don't have a high speed blender, soak your cashews in boiling hot water for 30 minutes, and then drain, before blending. The soaking time will soften them, making them easier to break down.
Refrigerate your crema before using as it tastes best chilled. If time doesn't allow it, it still tastes great freshly made.
For nut free, you may sub the cashews for raw sunflower seeds or pepitas with similar results. Make sure to use unsalted or omit the salt.
Leftovers keep refrigerated for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 91cal (5%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 148mg (6%) Potassium 115mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 91 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	91cal	5%
Carbohydrates	6g	2%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	7g	11%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	148mg	6%
Potassium	115mg	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	6mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%