Cashew "Whipped Cream"

1 c Raw cashews or cashew pieces

1 c Water

1 c Sunflower oil

4 tb Maple syrup or other

-sweetener 1/2 ts Vanilla extract

Pinch of salt Blend cashews and water to form a thick cream. Slowly add to the oil in a fine stream. The cream will get very thick. If necessary, add additional oil until desired density is reached. Blend in maple syrup, vanilla nd salt. Chill and serve. Yields 2.5 cups. DEEANNE at 14:52 EDT