Easy Cashew Cream

Cashew cream can be used to add rich creaminess to sauces, dips, soups, and more.

You can use cashew cream to add a creamy or cheesy dimension to a range of dishes. You can use it in baking to replace heavy cream. You can add whatever spices you like to tailor it to your use. It’s easy to make and versatile. You can make it thicker or thinner depending on your needs. A ratio of 1 cup cashews to 1 cup water makes for a good base for dipping sauce. But a heavier cream with 1 cup cashews to 1/2 cup water is dense but still manageable. Make it thicker if you need to bring it with you. Add 1/4 tsp of salt per cup of cashews as a flavorful preservative.

You can soak the cashews overnight, but that takes some planning ahead. You can boil the cashews for 10 minutes to prepare them for blending in a high-powered blender.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup cashews
• 1/2-1 cup water
• 1/4 tsp salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Boil cashews for 10 minutes.
2. Drain boiled cashews and add to blender
3. Add 1/2-1 cup water
4. Add salt
5. Blend until smooth and creamy (5-10 minutes)
6. Use immediately or store in a mason jar for a week or longer