I prepared this recipe using a traditional home blender. After 2 to 3 minutes of blending the texture was fairly smooth with hardly any grit. A heavy duty or professional blender (like a Vitamix) will produce an even smoother texture and do it in a little less time as well.
Recipe Details
Cashew Cream Recipe
Ingredients
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2 cups, whole, raw cashews
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1 cup apple juice (white grape juice also works)
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch salt
Directions
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Rinse the cashews well in cold water and drain.
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Place the nuts in the pitcher of a blender and add the juice, vanilla extract, and salt if using.
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Pulse until the mixture starts to get smooth and let blend on medium to high speed for two to three minutes or until it is creamy.
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For best results, refrigerate for at least one hour, and then serve with your favorite vegan dessert.
Special equipment
Blender
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| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 1558 | Calories |
| 114g | Fat |
| 107g | Carbs |
| 48g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 1558 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 114g | 147% |
| Saturated Fat 20g | 101% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 41mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate 107g | 39% |
| Dietary Fiber 9g | 32% |
| Total Sugars 39g | |
| Protein 48g | |
| Vitamin C 97mg | 484% |
| Calcium 116mg | 9% |
| Iron 18mg | 98% |
| Potassium 1970mg | 42% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |