Cashew Cream: Sweet or Sour

Prep time: 5 minutes

Prep notes: Soaking Time: 2 hours

Cooking time: 0 minutes

Yields: 10 people

Ingredients: 

Sweet:

• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1/4 cup rice or soy milk
• 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• Dash of cinnamon and nutmeg

Sour:

• 1 cup raw cashews
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1-2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• a pinches sea salt

Directions: 

1. Soak cashews in water for 2 hours.
2. Drain and add to a blender or food processor with all other ingredients.
3. Blend until well combined.
4. Taste and adjust as necessary.

Notes: 

• Use the sweet cream on top of puddings or mashed yams.
• Use the sour cream in the place of regular sour cream.