May 03, 2024

Cashew Cheese

Creamy, creamy, totally dreamy! Blend cashews into a delicious cheese alternative - perfect for guilt-free snacking or topping your favourite dishes. No funky ingredients, just pure goodness you can feel great about.

1 cup soaked Lion Salt Roasted Cashews (overnight / or up to 3-5 hrs) and drained
1-2 tbsp nutritional yeast (to taste)
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 tsp garlic powder (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly grounded black pepper
1/4 cup water (more as needed)

In a food processor, finely pulse the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, all together.
Keep Pulsing repeatedly to break the cashews down until they form a coarse. Sweep down the sides of the food processor with a spatula.
With the motor running, slowly drizzle the water, little by little at a time, until the cashew cheese reaches the desired consistency. You can make it thicker for dipping or spreading or thinner for a sauce.

For a richer cheese flavour, you can add 1 tablespoon of olive oil or tahini.
To make the cheese firmer, you can add 1 tbsp of tapioca starch or arrowroot powder to the cashews before blending.
You can add other flavours to your cashew cheese, such as fresh herbs, roasted vegetables, or spices. Here are some ideas
Herbs: chives, dill, parsley, cilantro
Roasted vegetables: red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic
Spices: smoked paprika, turmeric, cumin, chilli powder

Calories: Approximately 400-450 per serving (serving size is subjective for a spread)
Fat: Around 30 grams per serving (mostly healthy fats from cashews)
Protein: Around 8 grams per serving
Carbs: Around 15 grams per serving (including some fiber from cashews and nutritional yeast)
Sodium: Around 300mg per serving (depending on the salt content)