High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Dairy Free Guacamole with Cashew Lime Crema
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh ingredients, this guacamole is the kind of dip that disappears fast at any gathering. The real showstopper is the cashew lime crema — raw cashews soaked and blended with fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt until they transform into a silky, pourable sauce that drapes beautifully over the finished bowl. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which means none of the sneaky sweeteners that tend to hide in store-bought dips, dressings, or pre-made cremas. Ripe avocados get mashed with jalapeño, red onion, garlic, cilantro, and Roma tomato for a guacamole that tastes genuinely vibrant and fresh rather than flat or processed. The lime juice does double duty — it brightens the flavor and helps keep everything looking gorgeous. Whether you drizzle the crema right over the top or serve it on the side for dipping, the combination is rich, tangy, and a little addictive. Grab your chips and make a double batch, because this one never lasts long.
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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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