Cashew Cheese

Cashew cheese, a creamy, smooth and delicious vegan appetizer. It’s so cheesy, it requires 6 ingredients and it’s ready in just 5 minutes!

Cashew cheese is just delicious. It’s smooth, creamy and so tasty you won’t believe you’re eating vegan cheese. It goes with everything, it’s easy to make and you won’t miss the original cheese at all.

To make this recipe, you only need easy-to-find ingredients. Besides, it’s really hard to find vegan cheese that’s not full of additives and preservatives. This one, though, is made only with natural ingredients, so it’s healthier and so tasty.

You can eat this cashew cheese with pretty much anything that calls for a thick cheese sauce. Try it with pizza, drizzled over potatoes or even as a salad dressing. Enjoy it with your favorite dishes!

To make this cheese you only need a blender, water, and some other simple ingredients. It’s ready in 5 minutes, healthy, soft and out of this world.

How to make cashew cheese – Step by step

• Soak the cashews overnight (photo 1). Drain and rinse (photo 2).
• Incorporate the cashews and the remaining ingredients in a blender (photo 3) and blend until well combined (photo 4).

Pro tips

• Raw cashews work best for this recipe, but you could also use the toasted ones.
• Lemon juice can be substituted for lime juice. 
• Feel free to add other herbs and spices if you’d like your cheese to be tastier. 

Can you freeze this cashew cheese?

Yes, you can freeze it. Put it in an airtight container and into the freezer for up to 1 month. To defrost, transfer it into the fridge 1 or 2 days before eating it.

How long will this cashew cheese last?

Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge and it will last 5-7 days. That way, you’ll be able to enjoy it all week long.

How to serve cashew cheese

This cashew cheese is perfect for any kind of savory dish. Eat it with tortilla chips, crudités or bread. You could also add it to your pizza or your vegan burger.

Looking for more vegan cheese recipes?

• Vegan Cheese
• Vegan Parmesan Cheese
• Vegan Cream Cheese
• Vegan Cheese Ball
• Macadamia Nut Cheese

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Cashew Cheese

• Author: Iosune
• Prep: 5 mins
• Total: 5 mins
• 2 and 1/2 cups (375 ml) approx 1x
• Appetizer, How-to
• American, Vegan
• Vegan

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Servings 2 and 1/2 cups (375 ml) approx 1x

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Cashew cheese, a creamy, smooth and delicious vegan appetizer. It’s so cheesy, it requires 6 ingredients and it’s ready in just 5 minutes!

Ingredients

• 2 cups raw unsalted cashews (300 g)
• ¾ cups water (200 ml)
• ½ cups nutritional yeast (8 tbsp)
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1–2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. Soak the cashews overnight.
2. The day after, drain and rinse.
3. Incorporate the cashews and the remaining ingredients in a blender and blend until well combined. Add more or less salt to taste.
4. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, crudités or bread. You could also add it to your pizza or your vegan burger.
5. Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge 5-7 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. 

Notes

• Raw cashews work best for this recipe, but you could also use the toasted ones.
• Lemon juice can be substituted for lime juice. 
• Feel free to add other herbs and spices if you’d like your cheese to be tastier.
• Prep time doesn’t include soaking time.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 tbsp
• Calories: 56
• Sodium: 60 mg
• Fat: 3.5 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
• Carbohydrates: 3.6 g
• Fiber: 1.1 g
• Protein: 3 g