This vegan cashew sour cream is the perfect dairy-free sour cream alternative. It is tangy, creamy, and takes just 10 minutes to make! Use to top baked potatoes, tacos, buddha bowls, and more.
Vegan Cashew Sour Cream
Want to know a secret? I’ve actually never tried a store-bought vegan sour cream before. I know brands like Kite Hill, Tofutti, and Follow Your Heart all have dairy-free sour cream alternatives, but I never ate sour cream much before going vegan so I never craved it after giving up dairy.
Then a couple of weeks ago, my sister went vegan and I helped her meal prep her first week of food. One of the meals I made for her was a vegan burrito bowl (coming soon to the blog). And it was a delicious bowl full of lettuce, sautéed peppers and onions, black beans, fresh cilantro, and yummy salsa, but I kept thinking it was missing something…
Enter: Vegan Cashew Sour Cream
This sour cream is so good, guys. I’ve been whipping up batches of it at the beginning of the week and then using it on everything. I have been making a bunch of homemade tortilla chips and eating them with salsa and sour cream. Every time I make a tofu scramble I scoop a dollop of sour cream on top. An in addition to all of that, I’m on the biggest taco kick of my life right now and this sour cream has been a delightful addition to those as well.
You get it, I love this sour cream very much, obviously. On to the recipe!
How to make Vegan Sour Cream with Cashews
Cashews make a wonderful base for many vegan sauces. Since cashew cream has a mild flavor, it easily transforms into any creamy sauce you’d like. If you’re looking for a perfect dairy-free sour cream, this recipe is for you.
All you need to make this vegan sour cream is cashews, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, and water. And best yet – it comes together in just 5 minutes.
How to make this recipe
- Boil or soak cashews.
- Blend cashews and the remaining ingredients until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Add more water for a thinner sour cream.
Meal prepping Cashew Sour Cream
How long does it keep?
This sour cream will last about one week in the fridge stored in an air-tight container.
Can you freeze it?
Yes! This sour cream freezes very well. Place in the fridge overnight to thaw, and use within a week after defrosting.
Recipes that go well with sour cream
This would taste delicious on my Simple Vegan TVP Tacos! You can also make some nachos with my Homemade Tortilla Chips.
If you make this recipe, leave it a rating and a comment! You can also tag me @Daughter_of_Seitan on Instagram so I can see your lovely food creations. XOXO
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Easy Vegan Cashew Sour Cream
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This vegan cashew sour cream is the perfect dairy-free sour cream alternative. It is tangy, creamy, and takes just 10 minutes to make! Use to top baked potatoes, tacos, buddha bowls, and more.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (sub lemon juice)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
Instructions
- Boil cashews for 10 minutes, or soak them for at least 4 hours. Strain the cashews.
- Blend cashews, water, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and salt until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary; add more lime juice or apple cider vinegar for acidity, salt for saltiness, or water for a thinner sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60 cals
- Sugar: 0.68g
- Sodium: 98.34g
- Fat: 4.57g
- Saturated Fat: 0.84g
- Carbohydrates: 3.44g
- Fiber: 0.36g
- Protein: 1.98g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan sour cream recipe, cashew cream, sauces with cashews