cheese

Make Your Own Vegan Cheese

Cheese is one of those things that some Vegans say they miss. Here is a very easy recipe for a tasty spreadable cheese!

  • 2 cups raw cashews
  • 1 garlic clove, minced 
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 lemon, zested
  • 3 Tbsp of fresh lemon juice
  • 4 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tsp each: sea salt and white pepper
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 cup water
  • OPTIONAL: minced chives or dill for serving
  • EQUIPMENT NEEDED:  Food Processor and Cheesecloth.

DIRECTIONS:

-Cover the cashews with cold water and place in the fridge for 12 hours or overnight.
-Drain the cashews and add all ingredients to a food processor. Process until very smooth.
-Place a colander over a large bowl and line the colander with two pieces of cheesecloth. Scrape the mixture into the cloth and twist the cloth so it is tight around the mixture. Secure with a twist tie or elastic.
-Put the bowl and mixture into the refrigerator for 6 hours or until set.

NOTES; Sprinkle with fresh chives or dill for serving, and top with pickled jalapenos, roaster red peppers or sliced olives.