Vanilla Cashew Cream

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Summary

This non-dairy cashew cream is a common substitute for dairy-based sweet cream and whipped cream — and it’s so easy to make! Enjoy it on warm fruit crisps, on top of homemade vegan ice cream, in between plant-based cookies (cookie sandwich!), or as a dip for fresh berries.

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time5 minsTotal Time5 mins

Ingredients

 1 cup cashews (raw, soaked for 4–6 hours)
 ½ cup plant-based milk (unsweetened)
 ¼ cup date paste (link in directions)
 1 ½ tsp vanila extract (preferably alcohol-free)
 1 pinch salt (optional)

Directions

1

Drain the soaked cashews.

2

Place cashews, plant-based milk, date paste, vanilla, and salt (if using) into a blender or food processor.

3

Blend until smooth.

4

Taste for additional flavor of your choice (dates for sweetness, vanilla for vanilla flavor) or add additional milk if you’d like a thinner consistency, depending on how you’re using the Vanilla Cashew Cream.

Chef's Notes

How to use the Vanilla Cashew Cream
Top in on Apple Crumble.

Use it as a dip for berries and other fruit.

Make a whole grain sandwich or wrap with bananas, dates, and Vanilla Cashew Cream.

Enjoy it with homemade granola.

Top it on Chocolate Cream Dream Pie.

Ingredients

 1 cup cashews (raw, soaked for 4–6 hours)
 ½ cup plant-based milk (unsweetened)
 ¼ cup date paste (link in directions)
 1 ½ tsp vanila extract (preferably alcohol-free)
 1 pinch salt (optional)

Directions

1

Drain the soaked cashews.

2

Place cashews, plant-based milk, date paste, vanilla, and salt (if using) into a blender or food processor.

3

Blend until smooth.

4

Taste for additional flavor of your choice (dates for sweetness, vanilla for vanilla flavor) or add additional milk if you’d like a thinner consistency, depending on how you’re using the Vanilla Cashew Cream.

Vanilla Cashew Cream