This 2 Ingredient Cashew Cream Recipe is the key to many vegan pasta dishes. It’s healthy and easy, and completely delicious!
I like to make it sweet as well and use place of heavy cream in baking dishes (see notes below on how to).
This healthy vegan cream alternative is also freezer friendly. Add to freezer containers, or ice cube molds and freeze. This way you have vegan cream available anytime you need it.
The cubes are especially handy, just toss 1-2 in a pan for a quick and easy creamy pasta recipe!
2 Ingredient Cashew Cream Recipe
- Ingredients for Cashew Sauce
- How to Make Cashew Cream Sauce
- Cashew Cream Recipe Card
- Nutrition in Cashew Cream Recipe
Ingredients for Cashew Sauce
You’ll need just 2 ingredients to make this easy sauce. Plus, a few items of equipment. Let’s go over those quickly so we can get to making the simple sauce.
Vegan Crem Ingredients:
- 1 cup raw cashews (not roasted or salted)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (swap for 1 tbsp sugar if you want a sweet sauce)
You’ll also need water, but I don’t count that as an ingredient. I usually don’t count salt either… but it seamed appropriate here.
Equipment Needed:
- 3 cup mason jar or bowl
- Blender or Food Processor
How to Make Cashew Cream Sauce
This cream sauce recipe is so easy to make. But what if you’re in a rush? Soaking overnight won’t work. Here’s what you do:
Quick Shortcut:
- Boil 3 cups of water
- Soak the cashews in the hot water for 1-2 hours (the longer the better)
- Continue on with the recipe directions below
How to Make Vegan Cream Sauce:
- In a 3 cup jar or medium bowl add the raw cashews, cover with water. You’ll want them submerged, with an additional 2-3 inches of water above for expanding.
- Cover and place in the the fridge to soak overnight (8-12 hours).
- After 8-12 hours of soaking, drain the cashews and discard the water.
- Add the cashews, salt, and 1/2 cup of water to a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Pulse to get moving, then blend until completely smooth. Scraping down the sides as needed, and adding extra water 1 tablespoon at a time as needed to get to your desired consistency.
- Will hold in he fridge for 4-5 days. Or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
2 Ingredient Cashew Cream Recipe
This simple cream sauce is completely delicious and easy to make. Each serving is 1/4 cup, and as noted above you can freeze leftovers. Making this a great meal prep sauce!
2 Ingredient Cashew Cream Sauce
Equipment
- Food Processor OR Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews (not roasted or salted)
- ½ cup water (plus more as needed)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a 3 cup jar or medium bowl add the raw cashews, cover with water. You'll want them submerged, with an additional 2-3 inches of water above for expanding.
- Cover and place in the the fridge to soak overnight (8-12 hours).
- After 8-12 hours of soaking, drain the cashews and discard the water.
- Add the cashews, salt, and 1/2 cup of water to a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Pulse to get moving, then blend until completely smooth. Scraping down the sides as needed, and adding extra water 1 tablespoon at a time as needed to get to your desired consistency.
- Will hold in he fridge for 4-5 days. Or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition in Cashew Cream Recipe
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