Easy Cashew Cream Sauce Recipe
Cashew cream is smooth, creamy, and customizable. It’s easy to make and super versatile! Perfect as a dairy free dip, base for dressings, pasta sauce, stirred into soup, and more.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 90kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- ¾ cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Place 1 cup cashews in a bowl. Cover with water and soak for about 4 hours, then drain and rinse.
- Place soaked cashews in the bowl of a food processor or blender with ¾ cup water, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Yields about 1 cup.
Notes
Leftovers: Use immediately or store in refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Quick method: If you're short on time, place cashews in a small pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
