Used as a base for vegan cheesecakes or mousses

Used as a base for vegan cheesecakes or mousses recipe videos

This refers to a thick, creamy base made from blended soaked raw cashews, which is a staple in plant-based cooking for creating rich, dairy-free desserts. The primary ingredients are raw cashews and water, often with a touch of lemon juice or vanilla for flavor. It originated in health-food and vegan culinary circles as a versatile, whole-food alternative to cream cheese or heavy cream.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This base is high in healthy monounsaturated fats and provides a good amount of plant-based protein, making it calorie-dense. A typical serving offers a substantial amount of minerals like magnesium, copper, and phosphorus, with a rough calorie ballpark of 150-200 kcal per 1/4 cup serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	170 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	9 g
Fat	13 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	5 mg
Magnesium	45 mg
Copper	0.3 mg
Phosphorus	100 mg
Manganese	0.2 mg
Zinc	1.0 mg
Iron	1.0 mg
Vitamin K	2 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg

Per 1/4 cup (approx. 35g) of blended cashew base · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a key innovation in modern vegan cuisine, enabling the replication of classic creamy textures without any dairy. Nutritionally, it's unique as a whole-food fat source that also contributes meaningful amounts of protein and minerals, unlike many refined fats.