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Fresas Con Crema

Vegan Fresas con Crema

Justine Drosdovech
Cool off with a quick and easy fresas con crema. With absolutely no dairy needed, this cashew-based treat tastes creamy, juicy, and refreshing!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert, Sweets
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Mexican, Vegan
Servings 4 servings
Calories 279 kcal

Equipment

  • High-speed blender
  • Spatula
  • Paring knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Strainer
  • Serving dishes

Ingredients
 

US Customary - Metric

Cream

  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked ($1.72)
  • ¾ cup plant milk ($0.32)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice ($0.06)
  • 3 tablespoons cane sugar ($0.01)

Berries

  • 1 tablespoon cane sugar ($0.01)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.11)
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries ($2.49)

Instructions
 

Cream

  • To begin, soak the cashews in room temperature water overnight or about 6-8 hours (they should be very soft and split easily). Drain the cashews and add them to a blender with the plant milk, lime juice, and sugar.
  • Mix on high until completely smooth, about 3-10 minutes depending on your blender. Stop and scrape down the sides a few times.
  • If it's too thick for your liking, add more water in 1-2 tablespoons at a time (the consistency should be like heavy cream). Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Berries

  • Cut the strawberries into bite-size pieces or slices. In a mixing bowl, toss them together with the vanilla extract and cane sugar.
  • To serve, divide strawberries between cups and spoon the cashew crema over top. Garnish with more strawberries, coconut whip, coconut shreds, etc. Happy eating!

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Notes

  • Soak the cashews. If you don't have a high-speed blender, it's especially important to let your cashews soften so they turn into a smooth crema.
  • Dry the berries. To prevent the crema from turning too runny, dry the strawberries well.
  • Use good quality vanilla. Use real vanilla over artificial vanilla because it makes a huge difference in flavor.
  • Adjust the consistency. For a thinner crema consistency, add more water or plant milk. For a thicker consistency, use less if your blender can manage it.
  • Make sure it's chilled. For the most refreshing treat, let your cashew crema and strawberries chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  • Total recipe time does not include soaking the cashews.
  • We calculate nutritional information for our recipes with Cronometer.
  • Recipe cost calculations are based on ingredients local to us and may vary from recipe to recipe. All prices are in USD.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15.2g | Saturated Fat: 2.6g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 22.1mg | Potassium: 446.4mg | Fiber: 3.6g | Sugar: 19.7g | Vitamin A: 109.8IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 87.3mg | Iron: 2.8mg
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