Dairy-Free Blue Cheese Butter
Elevate your dairy-free culinary game with this rich and flavorful Dairy-Free Blue Cheese Butter! Perfect for those craving the distinctive tang of blue cheese while adhering to a plant-based or lactose-free lifestyle, this easy recipe combines creamy cashew cream cheese, tangy lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar with a savory blend of garlic and onion powder. Nutritional yeast adds the signature "cheesy" depth, while fresh parsley and chives lend vibrant color and a refreshing finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile spread is ideal for slathering on warm bread, melting over grilled vegetables, or serving alongside your favorite dishes. Plus, its make-ahead convenience ensures you have a delicious condiment on hand whenever you need it. Whether you're hosting a dairy-free dinner party or treating yourself to gourmet-inspired comfort food, this recipe is your go-to for luxurious, plant-based flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dairy-free butter
- 0.5 cup Cashew cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh chives
Instructions
Place the dairy-free butter in a mixing bowl and allow it to soften at room temperature for about 5 minutes to make it easier to mix.
Add the cashew cream cheese to the bowl with the softened dairy-free butter.
Sprinkle the nutritional yeast over the butter and cheese mixture to give it a cheesy flavor.
Pour in the lemon juice and apple cider vinegar for added tanginess.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl to enhance the flavor profile.
Using a hand mixer or a wooden spoon, mix everything together until it is well combined and smooth.
Fold in the freshly chopped parsley and chives for a bit of freshness and color.
Transfer the dairy-free blue cheese butter to a piece of parchment paper.
Shape the mixture into a log using the parchment paper to help roll it tightly.
Twist the ends of the parchment paper to secure the log shape.
Refrigerate the butter for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Slice and serve the chilled dairy-free blue cheese butter as needed, savoring its creamy and tangy flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2131 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 215.8 g | 277% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.1 g | 286% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2638 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 680 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
