Dairy-Free Herb Cheese Spread
Introducing the irresistible Dairy-Free Herb Cheese Spread—an elegant, plant-based alternative that's as creamy and decadent as its dairy counterpart! Crafted with soaked raw cashews, tangy lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar, this recipe delivers a rich, velvety texture while remaining entirely vegan-friendly. A trio of dried herbs—dill, parsley, and chives—meld perfectly with zesty garlic and onion powders for a flavor explosion that’s perfect for any occasion. Ready in just 10 minutes (plus soaking time), this dairy-free cheese spread is ideal for serving as a dip with fresh veggies, slathering on crackers, or elevating your favorite sandwiches. With wholesome ingredients, no cooking required, and delightful versatility, this creamy herb spread proves that dairy-free can still be dreamy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw cashews
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with water. Allow to soak for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse the cashews well before proceeding.
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the soaked and drained cashews, 0.5 cup of water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and nutritional yeast.
Blend until very smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender or processor to ensure everything is well combined.
Transfer the blended mixture into a mixing bowl. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, dried chives, salt, and black pepper to the cashew mixture.
Mix well with a spatula until all the herbs and spices are evenly incorporated throughout the cheese spread.
Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice for extra tang if desired.
Transfer the herb cheese spread to a serving dish or air-tight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve as a spread on crackers, bread, or as a dip with vegetables. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1349 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.6 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1230 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.9 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 51.8 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 1922 mg | 41% | |
*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.
