Step 1

Put the cashews in your food processor, and grind until completely powdered. It's okay if it begins to clump, but you don't want any nut chunks remaining.

Step 2

Add the pear halves and vanilla and puree for a few minutes, or until smooth and ivory in color, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Step 3

Transfer the cream to a glass jar and refrigerate. It will thicken as it sits. You can whip again, as needed.