Whole30 Creamy Cashew Cheese
Indulge in the ultimate dairy-free delight with this Whole30 Creamy Cashew Cheese, a versatile and guilt-free alternative perfect for spreads, dips, or sauces. Crafted from raw cashews and seasoned with nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and apple cider vinegar, this luxurious cheese boasts a velvety texture and tangy flavor that mimics traditional cheesy goodness while staying completely plant-based. Ready in just minutes of prep and soaked to perfection, this recipe is ideal for anyone embracing a Whole30, vegan, or paleo lifestyle. Enjoy the nutrient-rich, wholesome ingredients while catering to dietary needs without sacrificing taste. Perfect for pairing with roasted vegetables, crackers, or spreading on your favorite Whole30-approved dishes, this creamy cashew cheese is sure to become a new pantry staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups raw cashews
- 0.75 cups water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 cups nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with water. Let them soak for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews under cold running water.
Add the drained cashews to a high-speed blender or food processor.
Pour in 0.75 cups of fresh water, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, apple cider vinegar, paprika, and ground black pepper.
Blend the mixture on high speed until it becomes smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. This may take 3-5 minutes depending on your blender.
Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more salt, lemon juice, or nutritional yeast to suit your preference.
Transfer the creamy cashew cheese to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow it to firm up.
Serve as a dip, spread, or sauce. Enjoy within 5-7 days for optimal freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
989 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.0 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1195 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.8 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 34.6 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1313 mg | 28% | |
*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.
