If you want a thinner cream you can add more water for a thinner consistency.

If you do want/need to soak them then you can place them in a bowl, pour over boiling water from the kettle and leave to soak for 15 minutes, then drain and rinse and continue with the recipe.

You don’t have to soak the cashews first unless you have a weaker model blender.

Add 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup and ½-1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for a sweet cream.

Add additional flavorings like black pepper, crushed garlic, hot sauce, nutritional yeast or fresh herbs.

Put a dollop on top of savory dishes like chilis, stews or soups.

I love using the lemon juice and salt when I want the cashew cream to be a standalone thing that tastes great as is. The lemon juice does add a tang and if you are wanting to create a perfect blank slate to replace dairy cream in a recipe, then you can leave out the lemon juice and the salt. You just add the cashews to the blender with some water, lemon juice and salt and blend!

If you have a powerful blender, like a Vitamix, you don’t even have to soak the cashews first. This simple recipe is ready in 5-minutes and is just a total breeze to prepare. Lemon juice and salt – are both optional ingredients but make the cashew cream taste really good if you want to use it as a standalone thing.Water – you can be flexible with the amount of water and add more water for a thinner consistency.Roasted cashews would also work but they would add roasted flavor which may not be suitable, depending on how you want to use the cream. Raw cashews – are ideal for this cashew cream.

Ingredients You’ll Need: Ingredient Notes You can fancy it up with some crushed garlic or other spices, and fresh herbs for a savory version or add sweetness for a sweet version. This is the basic version, the ‘classic’ version really, which is great because the flavor doesn’t clash with anything, it goes with everything! From topping your vegan chili to adding it as the base for your favorite mashed potatoes, this recipe is so versatile and so delicious. This creamy cashew cream is great with absolutely everything! It’s the perfect substitute for dairy cream and can be used in a variety of dishes.Ĭashew cream is simply incredible and can be used in a variety of ways.

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