1 Ingredient Cashew Cream
Quick & easy 1 ingredient cashew cream, a perfect swap for coconut milk or heavy cream in plant-based recipes. It is oil-free, gluten-free, vegan, keto & Paleo. This recipe makes 1 cup of cream.
Servings: 16 servings
Equipment
Instructions
- Place the cashews in a medium bowl. Add enough boiling water to cover the cashews by 1 inch (2.5 cm). Allow to soak for 10 minutes. (see notes for overnight soaking)
- Drain the cashews in a mesh sieve (discard soaking water). Rinse the cashews under cold water and drain again.
- Place the drained cashews in a blender along with the fresh water.
- Blend the cashews and fresh water on high speed until completely smooth, stopping several times to scrape down the sides of the blender container.
- Pour the cashew cream into a jar or other lidded container, for storage, until ready to use.
Notes
Storage: Store the cashew cream in an airtight jar or covered container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Freeze the cashew cream in a freezer safe bag or container. Let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight, or use the thaw function on your microwave. Use as you would freshly made cashew cream.
Overnight Soaking: If you prefer, you can soak the cashews overnight: Use cold or room temperature water. Let soak for a minimum of 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
Nut-free version: Use an equal weight of raw sunflower seed kernels to make a nut-free version of this cream.
Make the Cream Thicker or Thinner: This recipe produces a medium-thick cream. Decrease the water or increase the amount of cashews to make the cream thicker/denser
Flavor Variations
- Add Lemon Juice for Cashew Sour Cream: Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice to the cashew cream, as well as a generous pinch of salt. Add more of each, to taste.
- Flavorings: Fresh herbs, dried herbs, onion powder, garlic powder, spices, chiles, sriracha, pepper, nutritional yeast , you name it! Simply add the flavorings of your choice to create unique dips and sauces.
- Sweetener: Add teaspoon of vanilla and a tablespoon or more of your favorite sweetener, such as maple syrup or coconut sugar, for a sweet vanilla topping, perfect for using on top of plant-based desserts. (Note: the cashew cream does not whip like whipped cream or coconut cream).
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg