Mock Sour Cream

Elevate your plant-based cooking game with this creamy, tangy Mock Sour Cream recipe—an irresistibly smooth dairy-free alternative that's perfect for vegan and lactose-intolerant diets. Made with just five simple ingredients, including protein-packed raw cashews, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of apple cider vinegar, this recipe delivers the same rich flavor and texture as traditional sour cream without the dairy. Ready in just 10 minutes (after a quick soak for the cashews), this vegan sour cream is easy to blend and incredibly versatile. Use it as a topping for tacos, baked potatoes, or soups, or stir it into your favorite dips and dressings for a healthy, plant-based twist. Naturally gluten-free, oil-free, and customizable to your taste, this homemade Mock Sour Cream is a must-have kitchen staple!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 1 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for at least 1 hour (or overnight for softer blending).

Step 2

Drain and rinse the soaked cashews thoroughly under cold water.

Step 3

Transfer the drained cashews to a high-speed blender or food processor.

Step 4

Add 1 cup of fresh water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and salt to the blender.

Step 5

Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. This can take 1–2 minutes depending on your blender's power. Pause to scrape down the sides as needed.

Step 6

Taste the mock sour cream and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding extra salt or lemon juice for more tanginess.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture to a bowl or airtight container.

Step 8

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to thicken slightly.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	399.9 grams (399.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	638

Total Fat 49.30g	63%
Saturated Fat 8.80g	44%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1200mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 39.00g	14%
Dietary Fiber 3.70g	13%
Total Sugars 7.60g
Protein 20.90g	42%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 57mg	4%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 790mg	17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.9%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 22.8%