The Best Vegan Sour Cream Recipe

Vegan sour cream surrounded by tortilla chips with one chip dipped inside.

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The Best Vegan Sour Cream Recipe

This is The Best Vegan Sour Cream Recipe! Creamy, tangy, and made in just 5 minutes with 5 ingredients. A dairy-free alternative that is perfect for tacos, nachos, baked potatoes, and more!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Kitchen Basics, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Vegan

Servings: ¼-cup servings

Calories: 125kcal

Author: Iosune

Ingredients

1 cup raw cashews
½ cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
¼ teaspoon salt

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Soak the cashews overnight. If you’re in a hurry, soak them in hot water for at least 1 hour.
The day after, drain and rinse.
Blend cashews with remaining ingredients until smooth.
Adjust salt to taste and serve immediately.

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Notes

Soak Cashews Overnight: For the creamiest texture, soak the cashews in water overnight. This softens them, making them easier to blend into a smooth cream.
Speedy Soaking: If you're short on time, you can quick-soak the cashews by pouring boiling water over them and letting them sit for 1-2 hours.
Proper Blending: Use a high-speed blender for the smoothest consistency. Blend until completely smooth, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides if needed.
Adjust Consistency with Water: If your sour cream is too thick, you can adjust the consistency by gradually adding more water until you reach your desired thickness.
Chill Before Serving: For best results, refrigerate the sour cream for at least an hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and the texture to firm up slightly.

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