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Sweet Cashew Cream

Modified: May 5, 2025 · Published: Sep 27, 2022 by Gigi & Sersie · This post may contain affiliate links.

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This fast and easy sweet cashew cream is a lovely smooth blend of cashews and dates with a hint of fresh lemon juice. With only three key ingredients, this cream sauce takes less than 10 minutes to make and goes beautifully drizzled on Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars, Vegan Quinoa Breakfast Bowl, or as a dip for fresh fruit. This tasty cream sauce is vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and simple to prepare.

top side view of sweet cashew cream sauce in a glass mason jar with spoon being dipped. Loose cashews blurred in the background.

The inspiration for this vegan sweet cream sauce recipe came while I was developing the Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars recipe. As I was playing around with ingredients and measurements and tasting along the way, I quickly realized that there are various add-ons to the basic sweet cream sauce:

  • Add 1 tablespoon of cacao powder for a chocolate sweet cream sauce
  • Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon for a warm, comforting sauce
  • Add ½ teaspoon (packed) of lemon zest for a bright lemony cream sauce

Key ingredients for this sweet cashew cream sauce

  1. Raw cashews
  2. Dates, pitted (I used medjool dates)
  3. Lemon juice
top view of the key ingredients to make sweet cashew cream: raw cashews, fresh lemon and pitted dates
only three key ingredients: raw cashews, fresh lemon juice and pitted dates

How to make this sauce

Put raw cashews and pitted dates* into a small pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for about 4 minutes to soften. Remove from heat and strain.

Add softened cashews and dates to a mini blender with fresh lemon juice and water. Blend until smooth and creamy.

*Note: If using Simple Homemade Date Syrup, only cook the cashews for 4 minutes. Add softened cashews, date syrup, lemon juice, and water to the mini blender, and blend until smooth and creamy.

side view close up of a woman's hand holding a small glass container of raw cashews being added to a small pot of water with dates blurred in the background
Put raw cashews and pitted dates into a small pot with enough water to cover, bring to a gentle boil and cook for 4 minutes.
mini blender container with sweet cashew cream after being blended.
After straining cashews and dates, add to a mini blender with fresh lemon juice and water and blend smooth.

What to do with leftovers? This sauce keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for four days. Freezing this sauce is not recommended.

Is cashew cream healthier than (cow-based) cream?

Yes, cashews are healthier than dairy or cow-based cream. The main reason is that cashews are considered a healthy plant fat and have significantly less saturated fat than dairy. According to the American Heart Association, diets high in saturated fat are associated with a greater risk of heart disease. For example, one cup of dairy cream has 20 grams of saturated fat, compared to only 4 grams of saturated fat for the same amount of cashew-based cream.

Cashews are also naturally cholesterol-free, whereas dairy (and animal-based foods) contain dietary cholesterol.

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In addition, cashews contain fiber (dairy does not) and are a good or excellent source of copper, magnesium, zinc, iron, and other micronutrients.

One more thing. This recipe makes a small batch of cream sauce by design. You see, like all nuts, cashews pack a big calorie punch. Since many of us are either trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, making smaller amounts helps to keep portion controls of nuts in check. Of course, if you need to make a larger batch, double or triple the ingredients and use a larger blender.

top view close up of sweet cashew cream in a glass mason jar with a spoon sticking out. loose cashews blurred in the background
this sweet cream makes a wonderful dipping sauce for fresh fruit and as a drizzle on pumpkin oatmeal bars and quinoa breakfast bowl

We hope you love this sweet cashew cream recipe. Please rate and leave a comment below. Be sure to share a picture on Instagram and tag us @danielsplaterecipes so we can see your creation!

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Sweet Cashew Cream

5 from 1 vote
Course: Sauces
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes minutes
Total Time: 9 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 35kcal
Author: Gigi & Sersie
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This sweet cashew cream is a lovely smooth blend of cashews and dates with a hint of fresh lemon juice. With only 3 key ingredients, this cream sauce takes less than 10 minutes to make and goes beautifully drizzled on Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars, Vegan Quinoa Breakfast Bowl, or as a dip for fresh fruit. This tasty cream sauce is vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and easy to prepare.

Ingredients  

  • ⅓ cup raw cashews
  • 2 dates pitted (or ⅓ cup of Simple Homemade Date Syrup)
  • ½ tsp fresh lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup of water add one or more tablespoons of water for a thinner consistency
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Instructions

  • Put raw cashews, *dates, and water into a small pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for about 4 minutes to soften. Remove from heat and strain.
  • Add softened cashews and dates to a mini blender with fresh lemon juice and water. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • *Note: If using Simple Homemade Date Syrup, only cook the cashews for 4 minutes. Add softened cashews, date syrup, lemon juice, and water to the mini blender, and blend until smooth and creamy.

Notes

EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES

  1. Measuring cup
  2. Measuring spoons
  3. Small pot
  4. Colander
  5. Mini blender

Nutrition

Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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  1. Kim

    April 24, 2023 at 4:17 pm

    5 stars
    I will be using this instead of sour cream.

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