Quick cake-making tip - if you’re pressed for time and need to make the cake quickly you can QUICK SOAK your cashews. To get the creamiest cheesecake it’s necessary to soak the cashews. Usually, cashews require soaking in cold water for 4 hours …but if you're caught for time, instead of soaking them in water for 4 hours you can quick-soak them in boiling water for an hour! I've also used them after soaking for about 30-35 minutes and they've been just fine. Quick soaking in boiling water cuts WAY DOWN on the prep time needed.