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Cashew Cream Recipe

Chloe
This creamy, easy-to-make cashew cream is the perfect dairy-free substitute for almost anything!
5 from 2 votes
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Cook Time 5 minutes
Soaking Time 15 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 49 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in warm water overnight or you can use a saucepan and boil the cashews for 15 minutes
  • ½ - ¾ cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • ½ tsp salt, more to taste
  • freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast

Instructions
 

  • Drain the cashews.
  • Add the cashews to a high-powered blender along with ½ cup water, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add additional ¼ cup of water to your liking for a less creamy consistency.
  • Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add additional ¼ cup of water to your liking for a less creamy consistency. Scrape down the sides with a silicone spatula as you blend.
  • Taste and adjust to seasonings to your liking. Add more nutritional yeast for a more cheesy flavor. Add more lemon for acidity.

Nutrition

Calories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 74mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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