Gelatin Free Dairy Free Guacamole with Cashew Lime Crema
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole is the kind of dip 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 and salt until they transform into a silky, pourable sauce that rivals anything dairy-based. It drapes beautifully over the chunky avocado base, adding a rich, tangy layer that makes every scoop feel a little extra special. The guacamole itself is built the right way, with red onion, jalapeño, fresh cilantro, Roma tomato, and garlic folded in for that perfect balance of heat, brightness, and depth. Store-bought dips and cremas often sneak in unexpected additives, so making everything from scratch here means you know exactly what's in the bowl. Whether you go rustic and chunky or smooth and scoopable, the texture is entirely yours to control. Pile it onto tortilla chips with a squeeze of lime and you've got a crowd-pleasing appetizer that needs absolutely nothing else.
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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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