Cashew Cream Regular And Thick Recipe

Unlock the creamy, dreamy world of vegan cooking with this versatile cashew cream! Perfect for both raw desserts and savory dishes, this recipe transforms simple cashews into a rich and decadent substitute for dairy cream. Learn how to make both regular and thick cashew cream, ideal for everything from creamy soups to luscious ravioli fillings. This recipe, inspired by Conscious Cook chef Tal Ronnen (a former meat-eater who masterfully elevates plant-based cuisine), is easy to make and requires only a few simple ingredients. Soak cashews overnight for optimal creaminess, then blend and strain to achieve the perfect texture. Enjoy this incredibly adaptable base in countless delicious dishes!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 629.1 kcal
Protein 33g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cashew Cream Regular And Thick

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How to Make Cashew Cream Regular And Thick

  1. Place 1 cup raw cashews in a bowl and cover completely with cold water.
  2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 8 hours).
  3. Drain the cashews and rinse thoroughly under cold water.
  4. For regular cashew cream: Add the drained cashews to a high-speed blender with 1 1/2 cups cold water.
  5. For thick cashew cream: Add the drained cashews to a high-speed blender with 1 cup cold water.
  6. Blend on high speed for 2-3 minutes, or until completely smooth and creamy.
  7. Strain the cashew cream through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any remaining cashew particles (optional, but recommended for extra smoothness).
  8. Your cashew cream is ready! Regular cashew cream yields approximately 3 1/2 cups, while thick cashew cream yields approximately 2 1/4 cups.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

50g

Carbs

11g

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