Copycat Cheesecake Factory’s Cilantro Sauce: sweet n tangy sauce using cilantro, garlic, sweetener, tamarind, and cashew along with spices. It’s packed with flavors, fingerlicking yum and ready in 2 minutes. Make this once and store in the fridge up to 2 weeks in an air-tight container.
Copycat Cheesecake Factory’s Cilantro Sauce
Can you get enough of those Cheesecake Factory avocado eggrolls with cilantro sauce?
OMG, I just can’t – even after devouring them, I still want to keep going on….they are that delicious!
And what I love most is their ‘Cilantro Sauce‘ which is a sweet n tangy with all things good in it.
I’ve looked at many stores for a similar product but haven’t come across anything similar.
So decided to make myself a big batch Copycat Cheesecake Factory’s Cilantro Sauce (don’t worry, this recipe has been made endless times).Ingredients for the Copycat Cheesecake Factory’s Cilantro Sauce:
- Cilantro Leaves – fresh is always preferred
- Garlic Cloves
- Tamarind Paste – you can use thick tamarind sauce too
- White Vinegar
- Sweetener of Choice – I prefer honey, but you can use maple syrup if vegan
- Seasoning – cumin powder, salt, and chili powder
How to Make Copycat Cheesecake Factory’s Cilantro Sauce:
Making this luxuriously thick and delicious sauce cannot get easier than this.
- Simply add all the ingredients in a blender or food processor.
- Pulse to form a smooth, thick consistency.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or store if needed for later.
Every time I make a huge batch thinking it would last us at least a month.
But I don’t know who eats it as it magically disappears in 10-12 days … lol, cause we literally slather it with almost all savory snacks.
It’s so easy that you won’t believe that you never tried making at home.
I’m telling you, make a big batch as if you’re like me (who loves chutneys/sauce).
Then you’d find yourself having it on all savory food + salads + fried food + Oh my, I’m literally drooling talking about it š
So, go ahead, make it and enjoy!
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Copycat Cheesecake Factory's Cilantro Sauce
Copycat Cheesecake Factory's Cilantro Sauce: sweet n tangy sauce using cilantro, garlic, sweetener, tamarind, and cashew along with spices. It's packed with flavors, fingerlicking yum and ready in 2 minutes.Ā Make this once and store in the fridge up to 2 weeks in an air-tight container.Ā
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Cilantro
- 1/4 Cup Broken Cashew
- 2 Clove Garlic
- 1/4 Tsp Tamarind Paste
- 1/4 Cup Honey - you may use any sweetener of choice
- 2 Tsp White Vinegar
- 1 Tsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 Tsp Cumin Powder
- Pepper - as per taste
- Salt - as per taste
Instructions
How to Make Copycat Cheesecake Factory's Cilantro Sauce
- Place all the ingredients into a blender or food processor and pulse to form a smooth sauce.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or keep in the fridge in an air-tight jar for upto a week.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 80Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 100mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 2g
30 Replies to "Copycat Cheesecake Factory's Cilantro Sauce"
Debra Reynolds September 20, 2018 (2:36 pm)
Can this sauce be frozen? I have a huge batch of fresh cilantro Iād like to try this.
Molly Kumar September 20, 2018 (6:54 pm)
Hi Debra, Yes, it can absolutely be frozen. I have frozen the sauce in an ice-tray. I’ll add the freezing instruction in the post shortly. Thanks, Molly
Lisa Davis August 29, 2018 (8:09 pm)
Can you substitute anything for tamarind paste? Or where can you get it?
Molly Kumar August 29, 2018 (11:48 pm)
Hi Lisa, The ‘Tamarind Paste’ cannot be substituted as the sauce will not taste the same then. You can get the Tamarind Paste or even tamarind sauce at any Indian store or Asian stores. Thanks
Uma May 4, 2016 (8:03 pm)
Sounds great! But I never tried cheese cake factory sauce though. I think this will be perfect for salad dressing too:)
Molly Kumar May 6, 2016 (5:14 pm)
Thanks Uma š
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy April 28, 2016 (8:44 am)
I make something very similar, and it’s amazing. It goes SO well on steak tacos.
Molly Kumar April 28, 2016 (12:38 pm)
Thanks Dannii – these sauces work extremely well with meat recipes.
Laura | Wandercooks April 28, 2016 (12:14 am)
Yes please! I love cilantro but never made a sauce out of it at home. I can almost taste the possibilities now! š
Molly Kumar April 28, 2016 (1:54 pm)
OMG, you need to give them a try, they are just Awesome with Savory Food – Thanks for visiting Laura š
Sharee @ Savory Spicerack April 27, 2016 (9:27 pm)
I am all about cheesecake factory! But I didn’t know about this cilantro sauce! I guess I need to get out of my comfort zone and try this! Until then I will just make your recipe!
Molly Kumar April 28, 2016 (1:55 pm)
Hehehe, you should give them a try Sharee, they tastes AAAAHMAZING with Avocado Rolls. Do give this sauce a try š
Georgina Ingham | Culinary Travels April 27, 2016 (8:34 pm)
Oh so pretty & such vibrant flavours. Perfect!
Molly Kumar April 28, 2016 (2:18 pm)
Thanks Georgina š
Florentina April 27, 2016 (8:33 pm)
For the longest time I wouldn’t touch cilantro, then one day boom, I want it on everything ! Love this sauce!
Molly Kumar April 29, 2016 (8:30 pm)
Hahahha, yep that sure does happen. It really packs the food with flavors. Thanks for visiting š
Kirsten @ Treat Yourself Sweeter April 27, 2016 (8:25 pm)
Definitely on my must try list Molly… what I am LOVING in this recipe, is the colour! A great way to make a meal more exciting (or impressive!!)
Molly Kumar April 28, 2016 (2:19 pm)
Thanks Kirsten – Can’t wait for you to try it š
Sarah April 27, 2016 (8:09 pm)
Goodness, just reading this has made me want to try out your recipe. I have a lovely new blender too and this would be perfect to use it for. š
Molly Kumar April 28, 2016 (5:47 pm)
That would be fantastic, Thanks Sarah š
Tara | Deliciously Declassified April 27, 2016 (7:53 pm)
Yum! I’ve never had that at Cheesecake Factory but it sounds so good. I’m just trying to think of things I can make to dip into it, haha!
Molly Kumar April 28, 2016 (5:49 pm)
You NEEEEED to try them during your next visit, they are all things good š Do try this sauce, it goes very well with all savory recipes.
Tina Dawson April 27, 2016 (7:38 pm)
Yaay for Cilantro! My family is very intense about cilantro, as in, we don’t treat it as a garnish, rather as an ingredient itself. Everything we make has to be smothered in fresh coriander, otherwise it’s just not ready to be served!
Molly Kumar April 29, 2016 (2:44 am)
Hehehehhe – that’s so us too as in most of our Indian recipes have to be smothered with fresh cilantro or some sort of cilantro sauce with meal just makes a perfect combination. Thanks for visiting Tina š
Camilla April 27, 2016 (7:35 pm)
I’ve never heard of this sauce before but the flavours sound awesome so I’d love to try this:-)
Molly Kumar April 28, 2016 (5:52 pm)
Thanks Camilla š
Kristen April 27, 2016 (7:22 pm)
My husband love this and will go crazy when I make this!!!
Molly Kumar April 28, 2016 (5:53 pm)
Hahahhahah – I can see you making it soon then š
Kylee @ Kylee Cooks April 27, 2016 (4:18 pm)
I LOVE the cheesecake factory, and get the eggrolls too! We also like the Thai Lettuce Wraps, and I think this sauce is in that too. It’s my favorite. Thanks for making a copycat recipe so we can have it at home!
Molly Kumar April 28, 2016 (5:55 pm)
Oh yes, How can I forget the Thai Lettuce Wraps – they are ‘D’ fav š I’m glad you’re gonna make the sauce – Hugs Molly