Cashew Cream (plus options)
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Cashew Cream (plus options)

Cashew Cream is a nutritious and neutral-tasting substitute in savory dishes for heavy cream.

By Chef Laura Bonicelli

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Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

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Total Time

10 min

Servings

6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cupraw unsalted cashews
  • 2 cupswarm water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak the cashews in water for a minimum of four hours. They will be swollen and completely soft. Drain and reserve the water.

  2. 2

    Blend the cashews in a blender on high. Add soaking liquid, a few tablespoons at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.

Chef's Notes

NOTES : Alternatives: Quick Cashew Cream (ready in minutes): Boil 1 cup of water. Put 1/2 cup cashew butter in a small bowl. Slowly pour in 1/2 cup of boiling water while whisking until smooth. Put the mixture in a small pot over medium heat. Simmer the cream gently until you reach the desired consistency. A tofu alternative is to blend (in a blender) 1 cup of silken tofu adding oat or almond milk by the tablespoon until you reach the desired consistency.

Nutrition (per serving)

119

Calories

4g

Protein

6g

Carbs

9g

Fat

1g

Fiber

3mg

Sodium