Cream is known as two things: a layer of creamy froth that forms on the top of freshly made espresso (yum) and a. heavy cream that's thickened and slightly soured, usually with buttermilk. Bottom line: it's a thick yummy cream. To have a diary-free version of cream is a godsend. I use this cashew cream for everything from icing (with maple syrup and vanilla) to breakfast bowls (lox breakfast bowl), to soups (it makes them super-creamy). This is a dairy-free lover's best friend.