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    How To Make Dairy Free Sour Cream - 3 Ways

    Jan 17, 2021 · Leave a Comment

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    If you're avoiding dairy for any reason, whether you've got an allergy or are vegan, you'll want a sour cream substitute. Sour cream is used as an ingredient in so many recipes and as a garnish on so many foods. We have recipes to teach you how to make dairy free sour cream three ways.

    glass canning jar full of homemade white vegan sour cream on white washed board next to white tea towel

    Some homemade dairy free sour cream recipes are best for baking, some best for creams and sauces and some best as a topping. Read the recipe cards to see which we recommend for each type of cooking.

    • cashew sour cream ingredients - cashews, apple cider vinegar, lime, salt
    • non dairy yogurt sour cream ingredients - lemon and non dairy yogurt
    • coconut cream sour cream ingredients - can of coconut milk, salt, lemon

    Ingredients

    Common ingredients for dairy free sour cream recipes include:

    • Vinegar: We prefer to use apple cider vinegar in our cashew sour cream.
    • Fat: You could use a variety of things as the fat. Our recipes include cashews, non-dairy yogurt, or full fat coconut cream.
    • Lemon/Lime: You can use lemon in any of these recipes. We like to use our cashew sour cream as a topping and love the way lime adds to the flavor.
    • Salt: Salt is an important ingredient.
    homemade vegan sour cream in a glass jar on white washed wood board

    Ways to Use Dairy Free Sour Cream

    Some of our favorite ways to use one of our sour cream recipes:

    • Pineapple Upside Down Mini Cakes: These are an easy, sweet dessert everyone loves.
    • Vegetarian Tacos: Here are some of our favorite vegetarian taco recipes.
    • Crock Pot Taco Soup: Use as a dairy free garnish in this taco soup.
    • Cabbage Wrapped Fish Tacos: Use a dollop on these fish tacos.
    • Dill Dip: Perfect sour cream dill dip for veggies!
    • Cranberry Jello Salad: Great way to make this dessert vegan.
    • Pumpkin Apple Muffins: Baking these muffins with sour cream makes them more moist.
    • Gingerbread Cupcakes: Make these delicious cupcakes vegan by using our sour cream.

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    Coconut Cream Sour Cream

    Sour cream made from coconut cream works well when substituting sour cream in sauces and creams.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    Course: condiment
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: sour cream, vegan
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 2kcal

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup coconut cream from full fat can of coconut milk Refrigerate canned coconut milk for 8 hours. Skim the cream from the top.
    • 1 ½ teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1 pinch salt

    Instructions

    • Combine coconut cream and lemon juice by stirring together gently. Do not over mix.
    • Microwave for a few seconds until soft. Do not overheat. You do not want it to melt.
    • Stir in the salt.
    • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Cashew Sour Cream

    Make non-dairy, vegan sour cream from cashews. This is great to substitute sour cream in a recipe as a topping or for a dip.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    Course: condiment
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: sour cream, vegan
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 718kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup raw cashews Soak for at least 3-4 hours if you don't have a high power blender.
    • ½ cup water
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ cup cilantro, chopped (optional)

    Instructions

    • Drain soaked cashews.
    • Combine ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and creaming. Add additional water, if needed.
    • Taste. Add more lemon juice or salt if desired.
    • Optional: add cilantro.
    • Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before use.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 718kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 603mg | Potassium: 871mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 9mg
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    Non-Dairy Yogurt Sour Cream

    Homemade dairy free vegan sour cream made with SO Delicious Dairy Free Yogurt. This sour cream is great to substitute for sour cream in baking recipes.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    Course: condiment
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: sour cream, vegan
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 101kcal

    Ingredients

    • 6 oz SO Delicious Dairy Free Plain Greek Style Yogurt
    • ¾ teaspoon lemon juice

    Instructions

    • Put yogurt in a fine mesh strainer and drain off excess liquid.
    • Combine yogurt and lemon juice together in a glass jar or other small container. Cover.
    • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.

    Notes

    Non-dairy yogurt sour cream is best when used in baking. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 1mg
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