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Easy 2-ingredient cashew cream blended until smooth as a dairy-free substitute for heavy cream

Easy 2-Ingredient Cashew Cream (Healthy Dairy-Free Substitute for Heavy Cream)


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  • Author: Coco Park
  • Total Time: 5 min
  • Yield: 12 (2-tablespoon) serv 1x
  • Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

An easy 2-ingredient cashew cream made with soaked cashews and water. This healthy, dairy-free substitute for heavy cream blends smooth and creamy for soups, sauces, and coffee.


Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup water (plus more as needed for thinning)

Instructions

1️⃣ Soak the cashews
Place the cashews in a bowl and cover with cool water. Soak overnight in the refrigerator for the creamiest texture. If you’re short on time and using a high-powered blender, soak in hot water for at least 2 hours

2️⃣ Drain and rinse
Drain the cashews and rinse well under cool water

3️⃣ Blend until smooth
Add the soaked cashews and 1 cup (240 ml) fresh water to a high-speed blender. Blend on high for about 1 minute, until completely smooth and creamy.

3️⃣ Adjust the consistency
For a thinner cream (closer to half-and-half), blend in more water 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.

4️⃣ Flavor (optional)
Enjoy plain or add flavors for sweet or savory cashew cream.

  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 0 min
  • Category: vegetarian
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 (2 tablespoon)
  • Calories: 42 kcal
  • Sugar: 0.5 g
  • Sodium: 1 mg
  • Fat: 3.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2.3 g
  • Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 1.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg