ObiEasy Vegan Sour Cream Recipe You Might Need
This vegan sour cream recipe is creamy, smooth and sour the way anyone would love their sour cream. To top it all, it is super easy to make with very few ingredients.
This recipe came from a moment of curiosity. I was making tacos one night, and I really wanted that cool, creamy sour cream to balance the spice, but I didn’t have any on hand. I looked at the cashews sitting in my pantry and thought, “Well, let’s see what happens.” It turns out, what happened was magic. A few minutes later, I had the smoothest, richest sour cream that tasted really good and I would recommend this against anything out there.
The base of this recipe is soaked cashews, and that’s what gives it that thick, velvety texture. Cashews blend beautifully when they’re softened, so it’s worth taking the time to soak them first. Once they’re ready, all you need to do is blend them with a little lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, and water. I like adding a bit of nutritional yeast for flavor, but that part’s totally optional. It just gives a tiny boost of tang that reminds me of traditional sour cream.
Let’s get to the actual recipe so you too can make yours own even customize it as you please.
Easy Vegan Sour Cream Recipe
Equipment
- High-speed blender or food processor
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Small airtight container for storage
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked in hot water for 20–30 minutes, then drained
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ½ cup water more for thinner consistency
- 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast optional, for tang and depth
Instructions
Soak the cashews:
- Place the cashews in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for about 20–30 minutes to soften, then drain and rinse.
Blend:
- Add soaked cashews, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, nutritional yeast (if using), and ½ cup water into a blender.
Blend until smooth:
- Process on high until the mixture is completely creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
Adjust consistency:
- Add more water, a tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired sour cream texture—thick for dips or thinner for drizzling.
Taste and adjust:
- Add more lemon juice or vinegar for extra tang, and salt if needed.
Chill:
- Transfer to a container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to thicken and enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
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