A glass jar of vanilla-speckled cashew crème and a wooden spoon lifted from the jar, showcasing a smooth drip of cream falling back into the jar.

Easy Vanilla Cashew Sweet Crème

Recipe By : Michelle McCowan

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Made with just three real-food ingredients, this Easy Vanilla Cashew Crème is the perfect addition to dairy-free desserts, brunch spreads or fruit platters.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Dietary DF, GF, Paleo, Vegan

Season(s) All Seasons

Difficulty Easy

Yield 1 Cup

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Spatula
Measuring Spoons and Cups

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup Plain cashew cream
▢ 3 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup
▢ ½ teaspoon Pure Vanilla Powder

Instructions

First, you will need to make the cashew cream base. You can follow a detailed tutorial here.
Add the plain cashew cream to a bowl. Then stir in the maple syrup and vanilla powder. Mix until well combined.
You can also use a blender to combine the ingredients, ensuring an even distribution of sweetness and vanilla flavour.
If you are making the plain cashew cream base the same day and want to double this sweet crème recipe, you can add the vanilla and maple syrup straight into the blender with the cashews and fresh water.
And that's it! Your dairy-free sweet crème is ready to serve.

Notes

This vanilla cashew sweet crème is best consumed within 1 to 2 days, especially if the plain cashew cream was made a day or two in advance.

It may last up to 3 days if it is sealed in an airtight container and kept refrigerated. It's normal for some liquid to separate. However, if it smells off or if you see any green or pink colours forming, toss it.

I like storing it in a glass container to maintain freshness and flavour. Plastic can leach unwanted toxins and alter the taste.

Substutions & Variations

Cashew yogurt can be used as a base instead of the plain cashew cream for a tangier, probiotic-rich version.
Vanilla extract or a fresh vanilla bean can be used in place of vanilla powder. Use 1 teaspoon of extract or the seeds scraped from 1 vanilla pod.
Honey is another natural sweetener that can replace the maple syrup.
Use coconut milk instead of water when blending the cashew cream base for a richer, more decadent sweet crème.

Tips

Make cashew cream ahead of time. I love having plain cashew cream or yogurt on hand to make this sweet crème in a cinch!
Use homemade vanilla powder for the purest, boldest vanilla taste.
Serve chilled for a delicious contrast on warm desserts and for cool, no-bake treats.

Nutrition

Total Servings : Servings

These nutrition values are estimates only and may vary based on specific brands or substitutions used. Please see my full disclaimer here.