Mediterranean Diet Creamy Cashew Cheese
Elevate your plant-based creations with this Mediterranean Diet Creamy Cashew Cheese, a luscious, dairy-free alternative that’s bursting with flavor and versatility. Made from soaked raw cashews blended with zesty lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, and aromatic garlic and onion powders, this recipe achieves a silky, cheese-like texture that’s perfect for spreading or dipping. Fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme add a vibrant Mediterranean touch, while its quick 15-minute prep time and no cooking required make it a breeze for busy days. Ideal for vegans, those embracing the Mediterranean diet, or anyone looking for a healthy, guilt-free indulgence, this cashew cheese pairs beautifully with veggies, whole-grain crackers, or as a gourmet topping for salads and bowls. Store it in the fridge for up to a week and enjoy its creamy goodness whenever the craving strikes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups raw cashews
- 0.5 cups water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (optional, such as rosemary or thyme)
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with water. Let them soak for at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator to soften.
Once the cashews have soaked, drain and rinse them under cold water.
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, 1/2 cup of water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, and sea salt.
Blend the mixture on high until it becomes smooth and creamy. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides with a spatula to ensure everything is well integrated.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed, adding more salt, lemon juice, or vinegar to taste.
If using, add the fresh herbs and pulse until mixed but still visible for a flecked texture.
Transfer the cashew cheese to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least one hour to thicken.
Serve as a spread on whole-grain bread or crackers, or as a dip for vegetables.
Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.9 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2365 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.6 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 40.7 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1493 mg | 32% | |
*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.
