How To Make the Ultimate Vegan Cashew Cream — Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn

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Soak the cashews: Place the cashews (and date, if using) in a medium bowl and add 2 cups of the water. Set aside uncovered at room temperature for 10 to 12 hours. The cashews are ready when they break apart when pressed between two fingers.

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Cashew cream isn’t just for vegans and dairy-free cooks. Sure, vegans probably started enjoying this rich, creamy, dairy-free dip long before the rest of us omnivores, but there’s no reason that everyone shouldn’t have this sauce knowledge in their arsenal. Skeptical? Good — that means more cashew cream for me.

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