If you have ever ventured into the world of vegan cooking then you have probably heard tales of a glorious dairy substitute called cashew cream. It can work wonders in your vegan desserts, but it can also double as yummy cheesiness to fill your ravioli or it can become the cream substitute in your favorite vodka pasta sauce. It really is amazing, super simple, and the possibilities of what you can do with it are virtually endless.
Roasted Hatch Chile Cashew Cream
This cashew cream is intended for spreading on sandwiches, schmearing on toast with roasted tomatoes, topping tacos, or dipping veggies. I love the slightly sweet start with the spicy finish that it lends to the food it accompanies. (Beard and Bonnet)
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Vegan Pumpkin "Cheesecake" Pops
This is the perfect “cake” pop for fall! Pumpkin spice cashew cream is enrobed in chocolate and sprinkled with a simple cinnamon almond crunch topping, totally mouthwatering and beautiful. (Tasty Yummies)
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Nectarine Parfaits with Walnut Crumble and Lemon Cashew Cream
Why not serve cashew cream with breakfast? Rich walnuts and sweet raisins make a crumbly topping for slices of juicy nectarines layered with spoonful’s of lemon cashew cream. (Gourmande in the Kitchen)
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Raw Vegan "Goat" Cheese Dip
This cashew based dip is so stunningly beautiful and tasty that it is worthy of serving at your next dinner party. (Fork and Beans)
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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Cashew Cream
A creamy, sweet take on the traditional twice baked potato. This version is kicked up a few notches by using sweet potatoes and cashew cream made with cinnamon and brown sugar. (Running to the Kitchen)
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Spicy Tomato Basil Cream Sauce
This is comfort food in its truest form! Rich tomatoes simmered with oregano and spicy pepper flakes and a decadent savory cashew cream, how could you possibly go wrong? (With Food + Love)
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Vanilla No-Bake "Cheesecake" with Chocolate Chip Crust
I adore cashew “cheesecakes” more than regular cheesecakes actually. No, I am not against cheesecake, but often times they are too rich for my tastes when made with cream cheese. Cheesecake made with cashews has all of the flavor and the silky smooth texture that you want from a slice of cheesecake without the extreme richness that cream cheese lends. (Beard and Bonnet)
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Slow-Cooked Black Bean Tacos with Chipotle Cashew Cream
This smoky sauce is great on tacos, but is also delicious in place of mayo or other spreads on sandwiches or wraps. (Tasty Yummies)
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Raw Garden Herb Spreadable "Cheese"
Skip the tub of cheese spread to top your next breakfast bagel and try a cashew cream spread instead. Studded with garlic, lots of herbs, and fresh lemon this spread will be a welcome to swap up to your breakfast rotation. (Fork and Beans)
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Lemonade Ice Cream
Cashew cream can even replace the dairy in your favorite ice cream recipe! (Healthful Pursuit)
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The day I discovered how delicious cashew cream was, was the day my life changed forever.
These cashew cream recipes are seriously making my drool all over my keyboard.
YUMMMMM!!!
Beautiful work Meg!
Thanks Sherrie!! I cannot get enough cashew cream. I pretty much have cashews soaking at all times in our house.
Wonderful compilation, these recipes all look brilliant and I can’t believe I never considered cashew cream for salty dishes until now! Another person who uses cashew (milk, cream, butter) as a dairy substitute marvelously is Kelly at The Spunky Coconut, check out her recipes! http://www.thespunkycoconut.com/
At first when I went vegan I was SUPER skeptical of cashew cream, but now I know it is the nectar of the Gods, yes ma’am!
10 Cashew Cream Recipes..
Please help me find these. I could find ONLY the Roasted Hatch Chile Cashew Cream but was hoping to find all ten.
Thanks in advance,
janet
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This is for all the people who say you have to sacrifice on a vegan diet. So not true! These dishes are even better than the originals:)