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    Home » Condiments and Sauces » Vegan Cashew Cream

    Vegan Cashew Cream

    Published: Sep 5, 2018 · Modified: Mar 7, 2021 by 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 53 votes
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    Course: Condiment, Dessert
    Cuisine: Australian, Universal
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Soaking Time: 12 hours
    Total Time: 12 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 10 people
    Calories: 99kcal
    Author: Alexandra Cook – It’s Not Complicated Recipes

    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

    Recipe Measurements:

    For accuracy, we recommend weighing your ingredients. This will produce the best results.

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    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.

    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
    Tried this Recipe? Please rate and leave a comment!
    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. Cynthia

      September 22, 2021 at 4:03 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for my vegan friend and she said it was the best thing she ever tasted! 🙂 I spooned some on top of brownies and it was decadent! She took the leftovers home with her since it was THAT good!

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      • Alexandra

        September 29, 2021 at 12:31 pm

        Hi Cynthia, I am so happy to hear that your friend enjoyed the Vegan Cashew Cream. Adding some to brownies sounds delicious! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Abigail

      July 25, 2020 at 5:00 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve tried many vegan cashew creams but this one is my favorite! I made this to serve as dip for fruit and my friends all loved it! I soaked the cashews overnight and used vanilla extract instead of vanilla bean paste and it was still delicious!

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        July 28, 2020 at 5:02 pm

        Hi Abigail, I love your idea to serve the Cashew Cream as a dip for fruit; so healthy and delicious. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Ana

      April 27, 2019 at 10:08 am

      5 stars
      This tastes divine – you would never miss the dairy!

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        April 27, 2019 at 6:22 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    4. Arun Dahiya

      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!

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        • 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. 🙂

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