Easiest Ever Basic Cashew Cream Recipe

This basic cashew cream recipe is a creamy and versatile alternative to dairy cream! You need just 2 ingredients and 5 minutes...but the variations are endless. Use this cashew cream to make delicious vegan cream sauces and other dairy free recipes.

Prep time: PT3M

Total time: PT3M

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Cashew

Ingredients

1 ¼ cup raw cashews
1 cup water
½ teaspoon salt (halve for sweet uses)
freshly squeezed lemon juice (adds brightness and tang)
nutritional yeast (adds cheesy umami)
garlic or onion powder (for savoury depth and umami)
fresh herbs (great for making sauces and dressings)
spices (try curry powder!)
pure vanilla extract
maple syrup

Cuisine

American

Steps

Place cashews, water and salt in a high speed blender. If you're using any optional flavourings, add those too. Blend on high speed for a full minute until silky and smooth.
Store in a jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. It thickens as it sits, but you can loosen it up with a bit of water.

Easiest Ever Basic Cashew Cream Recipe

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