Get the Recipe: Easy Sliceable Cashew Cheese
This easy sliceable cashew cheese is the perfect addition to your Veganuary cheese board! This vegan cheese is a great dairy substitute and only requires 10 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cups cashews, (see recipe notes)
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 cup water, (+2 tbsp)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp agar agar
Equipment
- High speed blender
- Saucepan
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Mould
- Fridge
Instructions
- Firstly, soften the cashews. If you are using a high speed blender like a Vitamix, you can simmer them in a saucepan for 15 minutes. Otherwise, I would recommend soaking them in cool water for 4-6 hours, but no more than 8.
- Drain and rinse the cashews and transfer them to a blender or food processor. Now add the smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, nutritional yeast, salt, lemon juice and ⅓ cup water. Blend until very smooth.
- Add the rest of the water and the agar agar to a saucepan over a low-medium heat. Whisk until a thick gel-like consistency forms to activate the agar agar.
- Quickly transfer the activated agar agar to the blender and blend once again to combine.
- Pour the cheese into a lightly greased mould of your choice. Leave to set in the fridge for 6-8 hours before removing and serving.
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Notes
You need to soak your cashews before blending them. This will take between 15 minutes and 6 hours depending on your blender.
Calories: 133kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 298mg, Potassium: 204mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 123IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 22mg, Iron: 2mg