I'm amazed at how superior your vanilla is!
– Des, The Grommet
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If you’re allergic or sensitive to dairy products or are vegan, finding a good alternative to heavy cream can be a challenge. Enter the humble cashew! Cashews aren’t actually nuts. They’re a seed attached to a pseudo-fruit and look like a small boxing glove. Follow this link to learn more.
Cashews make a great alternative to cream. The recipe below has the consistency of heavy cream. If you want a thicker cream, add less water. The flavor is delicate and very good served over cake slices and with fruits. You can also substitute it for heavy cream in recipes.
Print1 cup raw cashews (often sold at natural foods stores)
1 cup water
1 teaspoon Rain’s Choice pure Vanilla Extract
2 teaspoons agave or honey (optional)
Soak the cashews in water for a minimum of 2 hours. This activates enzymes in the cashews that makes them more nutritious and digestible
Pour cashews and water into a food processor or blender and blend until perfectly smooth. Add pure vanilla extract and agave or honey if desired. Makes about 1-1/2 cups of cream.
I was given a small bottle of Rain’s Choice in a gift basket and I have been hooked ever since. The flavor makes all of my baking so much better! I will never use grocery store vanilla again!
