Basic Cashew Cream
This easy, basic cashew cream is the perfect plant-based cream alternative that can be used in a variety of ways to elevate and achieve deliciously creamy eats…without dairy. Only 2 ingredients and 10 minutes are required to make this! Think cheesecake, ‘ranch’ dressing, gravy, sour cream or pasta sauce!
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups raw cashews
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Pace the cashews and 4 cups of water in a bowl and leave the cashews to soak for at least 4 hours. If you are short on time, you can also boil the water, remove from the heat and pour the cashews in and allow to sit for an hour or so. The process of soaking them allows them to soften up so they blend smoothly.
- Once the cashews have been soaked, drain the cashews, rinse with fresh water, and drain again.
- Place the cashews and 1 cup of water in a high powered blender or processor and blender until smooth, creamy and no grittiness appears.
- You can add more water, one tablespoon at a time, if the mixture is too thick and the blender needs some help to be able to blend smoothly. Enjoy!