Vegan Creamy Beer Cheese
Indulge in the rich and velvety goodness of Vegan Creamy Beer Cheese, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite that’s perfect for snacking or entertaining. This recipe utilizes the magic of raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and tapioca starch to create an irresistibly creamy texture, while flavors like smoked paprika, garlic, and Dijon mustard deliver a bold, savory kick. The addition of light beer adds a subtle malty depth, harmonizing beautifully with the tang of lemon juice and a hint of turmeric for color. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dairy-free dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, ideal for pairing with soft pretzels, crunchy chips, or fresh veggies. Whether you're hosting a game night or simply satisfying your comfort food cravings, this vegan beer cheese is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup light beer
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
Instructions
Soak the raw cashews in hot water for at least 30 minutes to soften them. For faster results, you can boil them for 10 minutes instead.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
In a high-speed blender, combine the cashews, nutritional yeast, tapioca starch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, sea salt, lemon juice, and dijon mustard.
Pour in the light beer and water.
Blend the mixture until completely smooth. Depending on your blender, this might take 1 to 2 minutes.
Transfer the blended mixture to a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.
As the mixture heats, it will thicken. Continue to stir and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until it reaches your desired cheesy consistency.
Taste and adjust salt or seasoning if necessary.
Serve warm with soft pretzels, chips, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
852 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.5 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1326 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.4 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 1209 mg | 26% | |
*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.
