#Heavy cream substitute dairy free

Please leave a review and ⭐️ rating below.Silk launched its first lactose and dairy free heavy whipping cream this year. If you've got a dairy allergy, don't like milk or are vegan, try my quick and easy dairy-free almond milk, vegan iced coffee, vegan ricotta cheese, and vegan feta cheese.ĭid you make this vegan heavy cream substitute? I'd love to see it! *Use plain or for flavored coffee cream, add maple syrup, vanilla or hazelnut syrup for a rich and creamy non-dairy coffee creamer. as a vegan creamer for coffee and hot chocolate.for dairy free cheese sauces and vegan bechamel sauce.in vegan baking that calls for heavy cream - like vegan ganache and caramels.

sub for coconut milk in vegan curries or creamy vegetable soups.

to add creaminess to vegan pasta sauce or vegan bolognese.

makes vegan scrambled eggs super creamy.

Super versatile, here's some of my favorite ways to use dairy-free cream: It may need a splash of water to correct the consistency. To reconstitute: thaw, and stir or blend to bring it back together. Pour the cream into ice cube trays and then once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag. Give it a shake or stir before using.ĭidn't use all the cream? No worries, it can be frozen for up to 6 months. Keep dairy-free cream for 5 or 6 days in a jar with a lid in the fridge.

Whipped cream: This vegan heavy cream is a perfect substitute for dairy cream in every situation except - vegan whipped cream.

Luckily, cashews are super blendable but if necessary (with a standard blender), strain the heavy cream mixture through a nut bag or fine mesh sieve to catch any small debris. For a standard blender, soak the cashews longer to thoroughly hydrate them for a silker cream.

No high speed blender?: A professional, high speed blender like a Vitamix produces an ultra smooth vegan cream even with a shorter soaking time.

#Heavy cream substitute dairy pro

Pro Tip: I typically remove the amount of heavy cream I want to thin out and add the water to the smaller quantity rather than thinning out the whole big batch.

(Note: If you shorten the soaking time, you might need additional water as the cashews may not be completely saturated.)įor a slightly thinner cream more like half and half, double cream or coffee creamer, stir in an extra 1 tablespoon of water to each ¼ cup heavy cream.įor an even lighter cashew milk, add 2 tablespoons of water (or more) to each ¼ cup heavy cream to achieve desired consistency.

How much water?: To create a rich, silky heavy whipping cream consistency, follow the recipe as written.

*There is a slight flavor difference between the long, cold water soak and the express soaking version. If you're not in a hurry, leave the cashews soaking for longer so they become super soft, creamy, and more blendable. Let soak for an hour or until the cashews are plump and soft. Add the cashews to the pot, replace the lid.

Shortcut for soaking cashews: Boil water, turn off the heat.

Where to buy cashews: For the best price, check out bulk bins and large bags of cashews at grocery stores, warehouse stores like Costco, bulk stores or order cashews online.

Store in the fridge in a covered jar or container.

Blend until super smooth - this will take a couple minutes.

Transfer the cashews to a Vitamix (or similar high power blender) with 2 ¼ cups cold water.

Soaking saturates the cashews making them plump and soft for blending. Cover and soak for 4-8 hours on the counter (or overnight in the fridge).

Place the cashews in a large measuring cup or bowl with enough water to cover them.

But this recipe for vegan cream is my first choice when I want rich creaminess without any coconut flavor! And it's so simple to make - let's make it together:

There are other dairy-free alternatives for heavy cream like coconut cream/milk which is great for certain dishes. Raw cashews: choose raw, unsalted cashews which have a neutral flavor (roasting is what brings out the flavor in cashews).įiltered water: some people use plant-based milk instead of water for extra creaminess (but this recipe is ultra creamy and rich made with just water). You need only 2 ingredients to make this dairy free heavy cream recipe: cashews and water!