Cashew Whipped Cream

From the American Vegetarian Cookbook, by Marilyn Diamond
Makes 2 1/2 cups
Suggested for topping the Vegan Pumpkin Pie
Ari Rapkin

1 cup raw cashews or cashew pieces
1 cup water
1 to 1 1/2 cups sunflower oil, approximately
4 Tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
pinch of salt

Blend cashews and water to form a thick cream. Slowly add the oil in a fine stream until cream thickens. Blend in maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Chill and serve. Cream will thicken substantially when chilled.

I haven't tried this yet... let me know how it is. -- Ari

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