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Vegan Crema Fresca AKA Vegan Crème Fraiche

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!

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.)
  2. Serve with corn on the cob, nachos, tacos, soups or chilis or over a salad.

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

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

% 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%

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