Easy Homemade Cashew Cheese

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Firm in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.:

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 5 mins

  • Servings

    10 servings

  • Calories

    72 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American, Vegan

Easy Homemade Cashew Cheese

Our homemade cashew cheese is made with 5 simple ingredients in your food processor. It's creamy and delicious.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt or salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Cover the 1 cup of cashews in water and soak them overnight until they become puffy and soft. Drain and rinse and place in a food processor. If you’re in a hurry, put the cashews in a pan and cover with water. Boil them for 20 minutes, or until they become puffy and soft.
  2. Add the 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, black pepper to taste and blend until the mixture is thick, creamy, and smooth.
  3. Scrape the cheese mixture into a 4-inch round springform pan or pat it into a disc or a ball. Wrap the cheese in plastic wrap or parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until it sets.
  4. Serve with crackers, veggie sticks, or bagles.

Notes

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Nutrition Information

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Serving 2tablespoon Calories 72kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 118mg (5%) Potassium 85mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 72 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tablespoon
Calories 72kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 118mg 5%
Potassium 85mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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