Go Back
–+ servings
Dairy-free sour cream.

Easy Dairy-Free Sour Cream (3 Ingredients)

Justine Drosdovech
Dairy-free sour cream is a thick, rich, and tangy replacement for regular sour cream. Enjoy this condiment with burritos, tacos, chilis, and more!
5 from 33 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine American, Gluten-Free, Russian, Vegan
Servings 24 servings
Calories 45 kcal

Equipment

  • High-speed blender
  • Mason jar
  • Spatula

Ingredients
 

US Customary - Metric
  • 1 ½ cups cashews, soaked overnight
  • ¾ - 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, or both*
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add cashews, ¾ cup water, lemon juice (and/or apple cider vinegar), and salt, to a high-speed blender and blend on high until smooth. Add the rest of the water if needed.
  • Taste and adjust salt to your liking, then transfer to a glass container or jar to chill in your fridge for a few hours.
  • Once chilled, serve your dairy-free sour cream with burritos, chilis, soups, taco bowls, and more. Happy eating!

Notes

Start with less water: Begin blending with the smaller amount of water and add more as needed to achieve the right consistency. This step gives you control over the thickness of your sour cream.
Use lemon and vinegar: Both add tanginess in slightly different ways. Lemon juice adds brightness, while vinegar gives a fermented depth.
Nut-free alternative: If you have nut allergies, sunflower seeds are a great alternative to cashews. They require a similar preparation method and yield a similar creamy result, but the flavor will differ slightly.
If you're short on time, you can quick-soak the cashews by submerging them in boiled water for 1 hour. This won't soften them as much, but it works in a pinch!
Scrape down the sides of the blender a few times to make sure all the cashew pieces are blended evenly.
Chilling is key for achieving the right consistency and allows the flavors to meld together. I recommend leaving it in the fridge overnight.
Nutritional information is a rough estimate and should not be taken as health advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.6g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 3.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.9g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 98.8mg | Potassium: 55.9mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3.7mg | Iron: 0.5mg
Don't miss another recipe!Subscribe to our newsletter!