This vegan cashew cream sauce takes only 2 ingredients is a vegan substitute for cream-based sauces. It’s quick, easy and healthy!
PIN Vegan Cashew Cream Sauce
A couple days back I told you all about my little vacation in Wisconsin. But there was something that I didn’t tell you about.
I learned something about myself.
That I have a weird obsession…..with spoons.
When we were meandering around the vintage store I found SO many amazing ones. At one point I actually got separated from Mr. FFF and you know how he found me?
He said he followed the girly voice that was yelling “OH MY GOSH!!! LOOK AT THESE SPOONS!!!”
See? Sign me up for spoon-a-holics anonymous.
OMG. Can you imagine eating peanut butter CHEESECAKE with a SPOON instead of a fork?
I think my brain would explode from all of my addictions happening at one time. I just need to throw some kabocha squash into that mix and my life would be complete.
Maybe in the cheesecake. I’m getting ideas.
Aaandd, you don’t know what’s happening anymore.
I’m just talking about spoons. That’s all. Don’t worry, you’re not missing much.
I pondered the reasons why I could have this addiction, and me thinks I have figured it out.
Spoons are safe. Not like forks. Forks are pointy.
Forks are dangerous.
The only thing that a fork is good for is loading up the prongs with macaroni noodles and then pretending to roast it over top of your bowl of remaining gluten free mac and cheese. Or am I the only one who did that?
Anyway. There’s kind of a point to this:
I want to eat this vegan cashew sauce with ALL my spoons at ONE TIME because it is SO FREAKING AMAZING. AND, you know what, it makes a MEAN carrot cake vegan cheesecake OR dipping sauce for a Paleo chicken kebab recipe.
It’s also really, stupid easy. I mean, there’s only 2 ingredients and it takes like 2 minutes.
How to Make Cashew Cream
Like I said, this recipe is SO easy to make. You simply have to soak some cashews in water overnight. The next day, drain them and add them into a high powered blender with your liquid of choice – coconut milk, almond milk, etc – and then blend them until SMOOTH and CREAMY!
I like to use roasted cashews to really add some depth of flavor to the cashew cream!
This recipe for Cashew cream sauce is basically a yummier, healthier, vegan-er way to get your cream sauce fix. If you want it less “nutty” tasting, just don’t toast your nuts before-hand. E Z.
I actually can’t believe it took me SO long to try making this, as I have been hearing about it for ALL the years. Or 6 months. Whatever.
Put it on a easy healthy vegetarian stir fry, some grilled sweet potatoes, turn it into chimichurri sauce, or even use it to make berry cashew cream no bake bars! It appreciates being used on anything, it’s all about inclusivity.
Or, you could wait and put it on a recipe that requires it NEXT WEEK.
And with that, I leave you in suspense.
Vegan Cashew Cream Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Cashews, 140g
- 10-12 Tbsp Light Coconut Milk*
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the cashews on the baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Once the cashews are cooled, place them in a medium bowl and cover them with water. Cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours.
- Once the cashews have sat for 8 hours, drain the water and add them into a high powered blender. Add the coconut milk and a pinch of salt and blend until they form a smooth, creamy sauce. Depending on the strength of your blender, this could take some time, and you'll need to stop to scrape down the sides often.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to pour on ALL THE THINGS.
Notes
If you want the sauce less "nutty tasting" just omit toasting the nuts. You can also just use water if you don't want the mild coconut milk flavor.
Nutrition
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[email protected]+Floating+Kitchen says
Yes, forks are dangerous. And yes, we should totally put squash in a cheesecake. I’m down. Totally loving this “cream” sauce. Pinned!
Taylor Kiser says
This is why I love you. You like squash cheesecake-ery.
Thanks girlfriend! 🙂
Lauren says
This sauce looks awesome lovely! I love how simple it is, I bet it is super creamy!
Taylor Kiser says
Yes, it definitely it! Thanks Lauren!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Ha ha guess there could be a worse addiction than spoons, right? 🙂 And at least you’re a food blogger…I think it’s a pretty justifiable addiction! Love this cream sauce, Taylor! I had no idea that you could use cashews as a base. Sounds delicious!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much for making me feel better Gayle! 😉 It is yummy, you must try it! 😀 Thank ya!
Emily says
oh that looks so good! I’ve never made anything like this. Pinned it!
Taylor Kiser says
You would love it Emily! Thanks!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
I love cashew cream sauce! But yours looks wayyyy easier. And loveeee all the lil spoons. So adorable!
Taylor Kiser says
Glad I am not the only one with an addiction! Thanks lady!
[email protected]+PetiteAllergyTreats says
Ha! I’ll think of you the next time I touch a spoon! This sauce looks amazing!
Taylor Kiser says
Yes!! 😉
Thanks girlfriend!
Julia says
Wow what a great sauce! It is so easy to make and would be great on so many things!
Taylor Kiser says
Yes, it really does go well on everything! Thanks Julia!
Michele @ Two Raspberries says
YUM! numba 1. I love how easy! and # 2. sounds a-maz-ing on some grilled vegetables (looks like creamy good-ness)! and 3. can’t wait to see what the next recipe is that is supposed to go with this sauce 😉
Taylor Kiser says
1. RIGHT! Stupid easy! 2. YES to veggies, so good!! 3. You’ll like it 😉 Thanks girl!
Christine says
I ate your protein cheesecake last night with a spoon…always…a spoon. And that cheesecake is an INSANE addiction!!!
I have been vegetarian for eleventy billion years and have never tried cashew cream sauce. Your enthusiasm makes me want to try it! 🙂
And yes, please, squash in all things all the time. I grew squash this summer and have it shredded and frozen into one cup portions in my freezer. Hello Martha Stewart!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha! I eat it with a spoon too 😉 Glad you love ti as much as me!
WHAT! You haven’t tried it?! Christine, you MUST – it is SO GOOD! 🙂
And that is pure genius! I love squash so I need to get on that!
Christine says
I mixed 1/2 T of mini choco chips in my cheesecake last night and cut the peanut butter in half. I think I like the peanut butter better than the chips! I think tonight I’ll add a couple of sliced cherries in it…
For the squash, one cup shredded fits perfectly in those little snack sized ziplock baggies. Squeeze out the air and flatten before freezing and it stacks up and looks so organized in the freezer…lol. I just couldn’t keep up with the one squash plant I had!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Christine!
And Cherries sounds yummy, I hope you like it!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
Cashew cream is amazing. Yours looks divine. I can just imagine how delish the recipe you’re sharing next week will be!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Marjory! Glad you like it!
Jeanette+|+Jeanette's+Healthy+Living says
Love the touch of coconut milk!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Jeanette! It ads a nice touch I think! 🙂
Julia says
Spoon addiction? You’re preaching to the choir, sister 😉 Let’s eat all the cheesecake with all the spoons, deal? deal. This cashew cream. I’muhnuh rub it on my face.
Taylor Kiser says
If we can do it together, it’s a definitely dealio.
Do it. You would be all over this! 🙂 Thanks!
Letty says
My first foray into the world of cashew cream was recently as well. The “whipped” cream w coconut can fool someone who is thinking it is cream. Here is the best part–it freezes well! with or without the coconut milk. I have some of the cashew and water only “cream” in the freezer waiting for it’s next purpose. 😉
Taylor Kiser says
I LOVE whipped coconut cream, it’s so yummy! Glad you’re a cashew cream fan Letty!
[email protected] says
I think I would be happy for the rest of my life with just this sauce and a spoon. Holy YUM this cashew sauce looks so good and would go so perfectly over just about anything. Preeeetty much anything. 😀 Pinned!
Taylor Kiser says
You know what it’s best over?
Your face 😉 Thanks lady!
[email protected]+People,+Places+&+Plates says
I’ve just started making cashew- based sauces too and love them! Sometimes I add some ‘nutritional yeast’ to make it taste a little ‘cheesier’….love the addition of coconut milk though!
Taylor Kiser says
I have been experimenting with nutritional yeast lately! I must try that, thanks for the tip! Thanks Sarah!
Donna @ More Than Hungry says
Well sign me up for S.A. too! Lord knows I need it. MUST try this sauce. Must eat it with the perfect spoon. Thanks!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha yes! Perfect spoon is KEY! Thanks Donna!
Carla says
I love cream sauces, but don’t eat them much because they are so full of bad for you stuff… So looking forward to trying this! I always use spoons for cheesecake and pies…..! 😉
Taylor Kiser says
A girl after my own spoon-loving heart! 😉 Thanks Carla – I hope you love it! I sure do 🙂
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
Hey now – what’s wrong with eating non-dairy cheesecake with a spoon??? The way I see it … less good stuff gets lost in nooks and crannies as spoons dont have as many as forks do…
🙂
I love cashew cream – it is my go to when making cheesecake – and when its combined with chocolate – the nuttiness isn’t even noticed!
I have a lotto catch up on your blog I see….
Taylor Kiser says
I never even thought of the nooks and crannies shenanigans of forks, thanks for giving me another reason to love me some spoons! 😉
OMG Cashew cream cheesecake. I need that.
I am glad you’re back, I missed you!! 😀
[email protected] eco friendly homemaking says
Oh this cashew cream looks delicious and I love how easy it looks to make!
Taylor Kiser says
It is crazy easy and as crazy yummy! Thanks Alicia!
[email protected]+The+Sweetphi+Blog says
I’m pretty sure I’m right there with you with my spoon obsession, although I only have one or two…I clearly need to change that asap lol! This cashew cream sauce sounds amazing, I would never have thought that the sauce would come out so white, love the look of it!
Taylor Kiser says
UM YES. Go to that vintage store 😉 They have ALL the spoons!
Thanks girl!! 😀
Clare says
Hi! What’s the point of soaking them in water after roasting? Could they just cool and go straight to the blender?
Taylor Kiser says
Hi, Clare! Great question! Soaking them in water helps to soften them, making it easier to process them in the blender.