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A Jar of Cashew Cream and Raw Cashews Scattered on a Napkin
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5 from 2 votes

Cashew Cream

Two ingredients are all you need to make this super easy vegan cashew cream! It whips up in minutes and is the perfect dairy-free substitute for heavy cream in your favorite recipes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Soak time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 98kcal
Author: Alissa Saenz

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water 4-8 hours, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup water, plus more as needed
  • ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste

Instructions

  • Place the cashews and ¼ cup of water into the bowl of a food processor fitted with an s-blade.
  • Blend to a smooth paste, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Add additional water, a bit at a time and blending between additions until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Season with salt and blend in any additional seasonings, if using.

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.6g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 7.9g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.9g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1.1mg