Best 3 Basic Thick Cashew Cream Recipes
Cashew cream is a thick, creamy sauce made from raw cashews. It's a great vegan and dairy-free alternative to heavy cream and can be used in soups, pasta sauces, desserts and spreads. Cashew cream is also a good source of healthy fats, protein, and calcium. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can create a delicious and versatile cashew cream that can be used in a variety of recipes.
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CASHEW CREAM
This creamy and delicious cashew cream is great with absolutely everything! It's the perfect substitute for dairy cream and can be used in a variety of dishes.
Provided by Alison Andrews
Categories Gluten-Free How To Sides
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Add the cashews, lemon juice (if using) water and salt (if using) to the blender jug and blend until smooth.
- The basic cream recipe is really just the cashews and water. If you want a thinner cream then use up to a 1/4 cup more water. The lemon juice and salt add a tang and a little savory flavor, though it's mild. It makes this stand out more as a standalone recipe ready to use as is. If you are really wanting just the blank slate recipe to use in another recipe or to closely match unflavored dairy cream, then start with just the cashews and water only.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serve (1/4 cup), Calories 208 kcal, Sugar 2.3 g, Sodium 299 mg, Fat 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.8 g
CASHEW CREAM(REGULAR AND THICK)
Cashew cream stands in for dairy in a variety of ways. In the raw food world, it is used for lots of desserts. When you cook with it, it can be so much more-from cheese filling in ravioli to heavy cream in soups. It can be stored 2-3 days in the fridge and can be frozen for up to 6 months(although when defrosted it can be a little lumpy, so pulse in blender a few times to smooth it out before using it). The trick is to use raw cashews. They have no flavor of their own, they are just a vessel for fat and creaminess. Because it has a nice fat content, cashew cream reduces in a pan even faster than heavy cream. Cashews need to soak overnight, so don't skip this step. This is from The Conscious Cook by Tal Ronnen. Chef Tal was a former meat eater that now applies traditional French culinary techniques to meatless cuisine. He shows that avoiding meat and dairy does not mean sacrificing taste or satisfaction. Enjoy!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Fruit
Time 10m
Yield 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Put the cashews in a bowl and add cold water to cover them. cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
- Drain the cashews and rinse under cold water. Place in a blender with enough cold water to cover them by one inch. Blend on high for a couple minutes until really smooth. Strain the cashew cream through a fine mesh sieve(unless you have a high speed blender such as a Vita-Mix).
- To make thick cashew cream, reduce the amount of water in the blender, so that the water just covers the cashews.
- Makes about 2 1/4 cups thick cream or 3 1/2 cups regular cream.
BASIC THICK CASHEW CREAM
This is a delicous cashew cream that can be used to replace sweetened condensed milk, or used as a luciously thick dessert topping. You'll find ways to use it... It comes from a cookbook called Vegan Chocolate by Fran Costigan. She's a dessert genius and I highly recommend her book!
Provided by Wish I Could Cook
Categories Dessert
Time 4h6m
Yield 1 3/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Drain the cashews and put them in a blender. Add the water and maple syrup and vanilla. Blend until the cream is perfectly smooth.
- Add the guar gum and blend for another minute and a half.
Tips:
- Use high-quality cashews. This will make a big difference in the taste and texture of the cashew cream.
- Soak the cashews in cold water for at least 4 hours, or overnight. This will help to soften them and make them easier to blend.
- Use a high-powered blender to blend the cashews. This will help to create a smooth and creamy texture.
- Add a little bit of water or plant-based milk to the blender if the cashew cream is too thick.
- Season the cashew cream to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.
- Use cashew cream as a dip, sauce, or spread. It can also be used in soups, stews, and curries.
Conclusion:
Cashew cream is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a great way to add creaminess and richness to your favorite recipes. Cashew cream is also a good source of healthy fats, protein, and vitamins. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious way to add creaminess to your dish, give cashew cream a try.
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