Ingredients

1/2 cup raw cashews 

2 cups, plus 1 Tbsp plain rice milk 

Pinch coarse salt 

1 tablespoon maple syrup 

5 cardamom pods, crushed 

1 1/2 teaspoon arrowroot or cornstarch 

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 

Preparation

In a blender, process cashews, 2 cups milk, salt, and syrup for 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a saucepan, add cardamom, and bring to a boil, whisking. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes.

In a bowl, whisk remaining tablespoon milk and the arrowroot until smooth. Add to saucepan and thicken mixture over medium heat, whisking, 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

Strain custard into a bowl and let cool slightly, then transfer to refrigerator. Serve chilled.