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A hand dipping a spoon into a jar of cashew cream with raw cashews sprinkled around.

How To Make Cashew Cream

Recipe By : Michelle McCowan
5 from 2 votes
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This Homemade Cashew Cream is an incredibly simple dairy-free staple to make. Use it to make numerous dairy-free recipes, including salad dressing, pasta sauces, milk, yogurt, pudding and more!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Soaking Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Dietary GF, Oil Free, Soy Free, Sugar Free, Vegan
Season(s) All Seasons
Difficulty Easy
Yield 2 Cups

Equipment

  • High Speed Blender
  • Strainer / Colander
  • Kettle / Stove Top & Pot (Optional)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Raw Cashews
  • 1 ¼ cup Filtered Water (plus extra for soaking)
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add 2 cups of raw cashews to a bowl or sealable container.
  • Next, pour in enough water to cover the cashews fully. You can add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to improve digestibility and further soften the cashews for blending.
  • Let the cashews soak overnight or for eight to twelve hours.
    *If you are in a pinch and need your cashews soaked right away, soak them in hot water for 10 - 30 minutes.
  • Once your cashews are soaked and softened, pour into a colander to strain the soaking water. Rinse the cashews well.
  • Dump the cashews into a blender and pour in 1 cup of fresh water. You can add up to ½ cup more, depending on your desired consistency. Blend until smooth.
  • Once your cashew cream is blended and smooth, use it right away or store it in the refrigerator for later use.

Notes

I like to use a 2:1 ratio of cashews to water start and if i need to thin it, add 1 tablespoon at a time until I reach my desired consistency.
*If your blender isn't high-powered or if you're having trouble getting a smooth cashew cream, add an extra tablespoon of water (warm will help even more) and blend for at least 30 seconds. 

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Nutrition

Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
Total Servings : 16 Servings
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