5 from 15 votes
15-Minute Cashew Cheese
This cashew cheese is a smooth, thick spread made by blending soaked cashews with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, nutritional yeast, and fresh chives. It has a creamy texture and tangy flavor, suitable as a dip or a spread, and can be sliced after chilling. It serves well as a dairy-free cheese alternative.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
cups
Calories:
528 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashew nuts soaked overnight, see notes, raw
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup chive fresh
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ¼ tsp black pepper ground
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor.
- Blend until smooth. You may need to scrape the sides a few times to remove any un-blended bits.
- Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
- The resulting cheese will be very thick and spreadable—even sliceable after being refrigerated! If you’re looking for cheese with a thinner consistency, add up to 2 more tbsp of oil and water.
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Notes
- Soak cashews overnight in water, or use hot water soak for 30 minutes when short on time.
- Serve with crackers, tortilla chips, celery, or carrot sticks, garnished with fresh chives.
- This cheese works as a dip or a creamy pasta sauce.
- Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2g
Calories
528kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Monounsaturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Sodium
590mg
(25%)
Potassium
682mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
219IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 528
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2g | |
| Calories | 528kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Sodium | 590mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 682mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 219IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.