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Home » Recipe Index » Condiments and Sauces

Vegan Cashew Cream

Published: Sep 5, 2018 · Updated: Mar 7, 2021 Author: Alexandra Cook

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This easily made delicious Vanilla Cashew Cream is sure to become a favourite. It is vegan – meaning it is suitable for those on a plant-based diet, or lactose intolerant. Or, perhaps for people who just want a more nutritious condiment.

I had so much fun creating our Vegan Tofu Sesame Toasts recipe for my friend Natalie recently, that I decided it was time for something sweet!

One of the things I like most about the vegan cashew cream is that it is extremely versatile, and very delicious when flavoured with vanilla.

You can serve it with mixed berries, to top your morning oats, as a dip for fruit, alongside brownies, cakes or added to a fruit smoothie.

Customise this easy recipe to suit yourself. If you like it sweeter, add more dates; less sweet, add fewer dates. To make a thick cream add less water; to make it a more pourable consistency add more water. Make the vegan cashew cream to suit your requirements.

Medjool dates provide the sweetness for the cream. Medjool dates are sweet, soft, sticky dates usually found in the fresh produce section of the supermarket or at a health food store. They have a soft texture and a natural caramel flavour.

Soaking the cashews overnight helps them blend more easily, enhances nutrient absorption and aids with digestion. Just drain them, put them into a blender with the dates, some fresh water and vanilla. Whiz together – you have light, fluffy, decadently delicious, vanilla infused cashew cream. Just to reinforce the point; this gorgeous cream is all natural, no refined sugar and dairy free!

Enjoy this delicious Vegan Cashew Cream with our scrumptious Vegan Chocolate Cake!

Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Xx Alex and Faye

Vanilla Cashew Cream

Just 4 ingredients, including water, produce this decadently delicious, vanilla infused cashew cream. Be warned – it is irresistible.
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Condiment, Dessert
Cuisine: Australian, Universal
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Soaking Time: 12 hours hours
Total Time: 12 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 99kcal
Author: Alexandra Cook – It’s Not Complicated Recipes

Please note:

For accuracy, when weights are provided, we recommend weighing your ingredients. This will produce the best results. All oven temperatures listed are for fan forced.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews *
  • 4 Medjool dates soaked for 30 minutes and stones removed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • ¾ cup water may need slightly more depending on texture required

Instructions

  • Place cashews in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak overnight* or for a minimum of 4 hours. If you’re soaking them overnight, cover and place in the fridge.
  • 30 minutes before preparing the cream, add the dates to the cashews and soak for 30 minutes.
  • Drain the cashews and dates, rinse with fresh water and drain well.
  • Add the cashews, dates, vanilla bean paste and water to a high speed blender*. Blend, scraping down the sides as needed.
    Add water if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
  • Check the flavour, add more vanilla if required.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes

Only use raw cashews; roasted cashews will produce a dark, more textured cream with a more pronounced nut flavour.
To retain their freshness, I store my cashews in the freezer.
Soaking the cashews overnight produces a creamier cashew cream.
A blender is the best tool for making the cashew cream. You can use a food processor but it will produce a slightly less smooth cashew cream.
Made this recipe? We’d be so grateful if you could leave a comment and rating at the bottom of the page!

Nutrition Estimate:

Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional Disclaimer:

The nutritional information is an estimate only, and is derived from online calculators. For accurate results, we recommend calculating the nutritional information based on the ingredients and brands you use.

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  1. Arun

    April 26, 2019 at 9:07 pm

    5 stars
    This is so rich and creamy. I love it.

    Reply
    • Alexandra

      April 27, 2019 at 6:48 pm

      Thank you Arun. 🙂

      Reply
    • Sharon

      December 20, 2021 at 2:42 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is amazing! I added a little maple syrup, cinnamon and lemon zest and it turned out perfect! I’ll use it as an apple dip! I hope my family will like it! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        December 20, 2021 at 5:37 pm

        Hi Sharon, I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Vegan Cashew Cream and appreciate that you let me know. Your additions sound perfect to use as a dip with apples. 🙂

  2. Noelle

    April 17, 2019 at 6:35 pm

    5 stars
    I added this to my overnight oats with some berries and it was to die for!

    Reply
    • Alexandra

      April 17, 2019 at 10:20 pm

      Gosh Noelle, what a great idea to add to your overnight oats. I will definitely try it. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sally

    September 05, 2018 at 6:52 am

    5 stars
    I can attest to the deliciousness of this cream! So smooth and creamy – there’s no need for dairy at all ?

    Reply
    • Alexandra

      September 05, 2018 at 7:29 am

      Thank you so much, Sally! We love trying out our vegan creations on you 😉 xo

      Reply

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