Cashewcream Recipes

ALL-PURPOSE CASHEW CREAM RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the cashews in a mixing bowl and cover them with enough water to submerge them by a few inches. Transfer the bowl to the fridge overnight. Alternatively, pour boiling water over the cashews for 1-2 hours or more. Drain the cashews.
• Place all ingredients, starting with only 1/2 cup water, in a high speed blender or food processor. Blend or process until completely smooth. The process should take about 1-2 minutes in a high speed blender and about 4 minutes in a food processor. If using a food processor, stop a few times to scrape down the bowl and then continue processing Drizzle in extra water as needed to reach a creamy and very smooth consistency.
• Add sweet or savory flavorings of choice, if desired. Serve or store an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

CASHEW SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Place cashews in a bowl and cover with water. Soak overnight or for 8 hours if you have the time. For a quick-soak method, pour boiling water over the cashews and soak for 1 hour. Rinse and drain.
• Place the drained cashews in a high-speed blender.
• Add the water, lemon, vinegar, and salt. Blend on high until super smooth. You might have to stop to scrape down the blender now and then or add a touch more water to get it going.
• Transfer into a small, air-tight container and chill in the fridge. It makes 2 cups. The cream will thicken up as it chills. The cream will keep in the fridge for about 1 week. You can also freeze it for up to 1 month. I like to freeze it in silicone mini muffin cups. Once solid, transfer the cups into a freezer-safe zip bag for easy grab and go portions.

CASHEW CREAM

Steps:

• Add the cashews, lemon juice (if using) water and salt (if using) to the blender jug and blend until smooth.
• The basic cream recipe is really just the cashews and water. If you want a thinner cream then use up to a 1/4 cup more water. The lemon juice and salt add a tang and a little savory flavor, though it's mild. It makes this stand out more as a standalone recipe ready to use as is. If you are really wanting just the blank slate recipe to use in another recipe or to closely match unflavored dairy cream, then start with just the cashews and water only.

VEGAN CASHEW ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Soak cashews in 1 1/2 cups water until softened in a bowl, at least 20 minutes.
• Drain water; add almond milk. Blend mixture in an electric blender or food processor until smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add water until sauce is slightly thinner than you want it for the final product, as it thickens when heated. Add garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth.
• Pour mixture into a saucepan. Heat on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through and desired thickness is achieved, about 5 minutes. You can add additional water or almond milk if sauce becomes too thick.

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST CASHEW CREAM!

Steps:

• Place cashews and water in a small bowl. Make sure all the cashews are completely covered by the water. Let the cashews soak for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight on the counter (not in the refrigerator).
• Place the cashews and water in a blender (high powered blender is best)at high speed until rich and creamy, 2-3 minutes.

CASHEW SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Place cashews in a bowl and cover with a few inches of water. Let soak until soft, 8 hours to overnight.
• Drain and rinse cashews; transfer to a high-powered blender. Add 4 tablespoons water, lemon juice, vinegar, and salt. Blend until cashews are finely ground. Scrape down the sides of the blender and add remaining water; blend until very smooth.
• Transfer cashew cream to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and store in the refrigerator.