Go To Cashew Cheese Recipes

BEST EVER CASHEW CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Rinse cashews in cold water; drain. Place in a large bowl; add enough water to cover by 3 in. Cover and let stand overnight., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Add 1-1/2 cups broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer., Drain and rinse cashews, discarding liquid. Add cashews to skillet; heat through. Transfer mixture to a blender. Add nutritional yeast; cover and process until pureed, adding enough remaining broth to achieve desired consistency. If desired, sprinkle with paprika.

HARD SLICEABLE CASHEW CHEESE

Steps:

• Add the cashews, 1/3 cup water, lemon juice, coconut oil, tahini, carrot, salt, paprika, cayenne, dijon mustard, nutritional yeast and garlic powder to the blender and blend until very smooth. Leave the mix in the blender and set aside.
• Add 1 cup of water and the agar agar powder to a saucepan and heat, stirring regularly until boiling. Boil it for 1 minute (time it), stirring regularly and after 1 minute remove it from the heat and pour it into the blender on top of the cheese mix.
• Blend until smooth.
• Moving quickly, as it will start setting up very fast, pour the mix out into a round dish sprayed with non-stick spray.
• Refrigerate until set. To remove from the bowl, turn upside down onto a plate.

HOW TO MAKE CASHEW CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine cashews and 1 1/2 cups room temperature water in a bowl. Cover with a clean towel to prevent dust from settling in the water, and soak 8 hours to overnight.
• Transfer soaked cashews to a blender. Add 1/2 cup fresh water and coconut oil. Process until smooth.

EASY CASHEW CHEESE DIP AND SPREAD

Steps:

• Soak raw cashews overnight or for at least 6 hours in cold water or use hot water instead and soak for about 30 minutes.
• Drain soaking water.
• Add cashews to an immersion blender container or high powered blender.
• Add clean fresh water, salt, red pepper, and green onions. (or other herbs and spices)
• Blend for about 2 minutes until very creamy.

GO-TO CASHEW CHEESE RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse repeatedly to break the cashews down, until they form a coarse, wet meal. Scrape the sides of the food processor down with a spatula.
• Turn the motor of the processor on. With the motor running, drizzle in the water and let the cashews process for about 10 seconds. Stop and scrape the machine down again. Continue processing for a full 1-2 minutes, or until the cashew cheese is smooth and thick, adding a tablespoon of extra water if needed. The consistency should be a little bit like hummus (see photos of finished cashew cheese as a cue).
• Taste the cashew cheese and add lemon, salt, and pepper to taste. If you like, pulse in fresh herbs or other flavorings. Serve. Cashew cheese will keep for up to 6 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

HOMEMADE CASHEW "CHEESE" RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the cashews, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and 1 cup (240 ml) of water. Blend for 1 minute, until very smooth.
• In a small pot, bring the remaining water to a boil over medium heat.
• Slowly add the agar-agar flakes while whisking continuously. Continue to whisk the mixture until thick, about 2 minutes.
• Allow the mixture to cool until the steam evaporates, then add to the blender with the other ingredients.
• Blend for 1 minute, until smooth.
• Pour the mixture into a medium bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until thickened.
• When ready to serve, invert the cashew cheese onto a plate. Slice or mash into cashew cheese spread and serve.
• Enjoy!

CASHEW CHEESE

Steps:

• Place cashews in a small bowl. Add enough warm water to cover completely. Soak cashews for 1-2 hours; drain and discard water. Add cashews and remaining ingredients to food processor. Cover and process until smooth, 1-2 minutes, scraping down sides occasionally. Transfer to serving dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.