Coconut Free Dairy Free Guacamole with Cashew Lime Crema
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole is the kind of crowd-pleaser that disappears fast at any gathering. The real star is the cashew lime crema — raw cashews soaked in boiling water and blended with fresh lime juice until silky smooth, creating a rich, tangy drizzle that takes the whole bowl to another level. Every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, so there's no need to scan labels for hidden coconut milk, coconut cream, or coconut-derived additives that often sneak into dairy-free alternatives. The guacamole itself is built the classic way — ripe avocados mashed with lime, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, tomato, and garlic — so the flavors are clean, punchy, and completely satisfying. You can keep the texture chunky and rustic or mash it smooth depending on your mood, and the crema can be drizzled dramatically over the top or served on the side for dipping. Scoop it up with tortilla chips and a squeeze of extra lime, and it's honestly hard to believe something this good comes together with such simple, whole ingredients.
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4 servings
For the cashew lime crema
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 3 tbsp water
- ¼ tsp salt
For the guacamole
- 3 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 small roma tomato, seeded and finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
For serving
- tortilla chips, for serving (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the cashews in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak for 30 minutes, then drain and rinse thoroughly.
- 2
Transfer the drained cashews to a blender or food processor. Add the 3 tbsp lime juice, 3 tbsp water, and 1/4 tsp salt. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. The crema should be pourable but thick enough to coat a spoon. Add water 1 tsp at a time if needed to reach that consistency. Set aside.
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