cashew cream isnt smooth!!

[bicb85]

I made a raw chocolate cream recipe today. It had cashews, water, agave, vanilla extract, cocoa butter and cocoa powder. The recipe said that it would turn into a smooth chocolate cream, but it didnt. I blended it for a long time too.

Does this mean that my food processor isnt strong enough? I used frozen cashews- could this be why? Also, I didnt soak the cashews (the recipe said not to)....

Thanks for any input. It tastes pretty good, but it would be soo much better if it was smooth and creamy!

[Eva]

I've only made something like this in a blender. I find that a FP is great for chunky food like guac or salsa, but a blender does the trick for smooth, creamy foods.

And I always soak the nuts for creamy recipes, even if the recipe doesn't specify to do so. It helps!

I hope that helps. If you still have some and have enough quantity (more than just one serving), you can still put it in the blender. :)

[spicyfull]

Vita-Mix..........

[rawwannabie]

I was thinking the same thing. Most recipes call for putting things in a food processor, so I haven't used my Vita mix. I made Alissa's crepes the other day and used the food processor for the filling and it did not come out smooth at all. So, the Vita Mix would work well?

Leah

[rayofsunshine]

Ditto on soaking them to get a smoother consistency, and they are easier to digest that way too!

[Eva]

I was thinking the same thing. Most recipes call for putting things in a food processor, so I haven't used my Vita mix. I made Alissa's crepes the other day and used the food processor for the filling and it did not come out smooth at all. So, the Vita Mix would work well?

Leah

I use the VM for almost everything. I only use a FP for chunky recipes or to slice quickly.

[Tirza]

...High Speed blender for sure, although some have said they get smooth results from cheaper lowe powered blenders, but I don't know....

What I'm wishing for is a small jar that will get those smaller jobs really smooth, instead of the stuff just sitting under the blades or splattered up the sides of the big blender like it does. I have tried with a "bullet blender" and they do an alright job for some things, but just don't have the speed and strength to do a "Vita-Mix" quality job. My old Osterizer had a small jar for baby foods or small amounts. I would just unscrew the base with the blades from the big jar, transfer it to the little one, and had the full power of the blender. I have the "other" high speed, the K-Tec, and it does a great job, but no small jar.

[Revvell]

Does this mean that my food processor isnt strong enough?

You're using the wrong equipment for the job. Vita-Mix!

[bicb85]

Thanks everyone for your reply,

Unfortunately I do not have a Vita-mix. I would love to get one someday though. I have an Osterizer blender that is pretty good- I will try that next time. Also, I will be sure to soak the cashews!! :)

[Eva]

Thanks everyone for your reply,

Unfortunately I do not have a Vita-mix. I would love to get one someday though. I have an Osterizer blender that is pretty good- I will try that next time. Also, I will be sure to soak the cashews!! :)

I love using a Vita-Mix, but it's workable to not have one! It's possible you will just need a little water (or more) with your Osterizer. Or more time. :)