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Cashew Whipped Creme or Frosting
Sat, 12/31/2011 - 18:51 — Eve
Source:
Vegan Fusion World Cuisine, M. Reinfeld & B. Rinaldi---tweaked by Susan
A quick and easy cashew creme that's thick and sweet enough to use wherever you want a whipped cream or frosting effect. Susan used it in this photo: http://mindfulcooking.org/recipes/pumpkin-cheesecake-hint-chocolate
Ingredients:
1 cup cashews
2/3 cup coconut milk or more to achieve desired consistency
1/3 cup dates
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions:
1. Place cashews, dates and vanilla in a blender or food processor with 1/2 cup coconut milk and process until smooth adding coconut milk as necessary until mixture is smooth and still thick.
2. Place mixture in refrigerator for 20 minutes or more before using on a cake or other dessert. For a decorative whipped cream effect, pipe the mixture through a pastry bag or use a plastic bag with a small hole cut in the tip.
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