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Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for 4 hours
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric (for color)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
  2. 2In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, water, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, turmeric, and black pepper.
  3. 3Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  4. 4Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice to your preference.
  5. 5Line a small loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  6. 6Pour the cheese mixture into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. 7Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm.
  8. 8Once firm, lift the cheese out of the pan using the parchment overhang.
  9. 9Slice into desired thickness and serve as needed.

Equipment

blenderloaf panparchment paperspatula
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for 4 hours
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for spice level)
  • 1/4 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)

Instructions

  1. 1Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
  2. 2In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, water, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  3. 3Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  4. 4Once smooth, fold in the diced jalapeños.
  5. 5Transfer the mixture to a cheesecloth or a mold lined with parchment paper.
  6. 6Press the mixture down firmly to remove any air pockets and shape it into a block.
  7. 7Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm.
  8. 8Once set, remove from the mold and slice as desired.
  9. 9Serve on crackers, in sandwiches, or as a topping for various dishes.

Equipment

blendercheesecloth or moldparchment paperrefrigerator
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This vegan cream cheese is a popular alternative for those seeking dairy-free options, often used in plant-based diets.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for 4 hours
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup water (adjust for consistency)

Instructions

  1. 1Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
  2. 2In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  3. 3Add water gradually, starting with 1/4 cup, and blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. 4Scrape down the sides of the blender/processor as needed to ensure everything is well mixed.
  5. 5Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice to taste.
  6. 6If the mixture is too thick, add more water, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  7. 7Transfer the cream cheese to a container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
  8. 8Serve as a spread on bagels, toast, or crackers.

Equipment

blendermeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonsmixing bowlspatulacontainer for storage

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