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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.

Prep Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Setting time:
6 hrs
Total Time
10 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 133 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan

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
  • ½ tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp agar agar

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Quickly transfer the activated agar agar to the blender and blend once again to combine.
  5. 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.

Notes

  • You need to soak your cashews before blending them. This will take between 15 minutes and 6 hours depending on your blender.
  • You need to soak your cashews before blending them. This will take between 15 minutes and 6 hours depending on your blender.

Nutrition Information

Calories 133kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 298mg (12%) Potassium 204mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 123IU (2%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 133

% Daily Value*

Calories 133kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 298mg 12%
Potassium 204mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 123IU 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

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