Vegan Cashew Cream Food

CASHEW CREAM

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.

VEGAN SPICY CASHEW CREMA

Steps:

• Place cashews in a bowl and pour enough filtered water on top to cover cashews completely. Soak for 2 hours to overnight.
• Drain and rinse cashews and place into the bowl of a food processor. Add 1/2 cup water, lime juice, vinegar, garlic salt, chile pepper, and paprika. Blend for 1 minute. Add 1/4 cup water if necessary, for desired consistency. Blend until smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and adjust for flavor.

VEGAN CASHEW SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor - I use a hand blender. Puree until you get the desired consistency. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

VEGAN CASHEW CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Place cashews in a bowl. Add hot water to cover; soak for 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a blender.
• Add 1/2 cup water, lemon juice, vinegar, and salt; blend until creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides every now and then. Stir in chives.
• Serve right away or let chill in the refrigerator before serving.