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#CREAM CHEESE CASHEW PLUS#
#CREAM CHEESE CASHEW FREE#

I use a big mixing bowl, add the cashews, and cover with filtered water. Like any cheese, vegan, or not, the hands-on time for this recipe is minimal but it does require a little preplanning before serving to ensure you have enough time to soak the cashews, roast the garlic and allow time for the cream cheese to chill. So many delicious options! ⏲️How to Make Cashew Cream Cheese

Add berries or a fruit spread, fruit syrup, or homemade jam.

Add pumpkin spice or homemade pumpkin syrup.

To make a plain cream cheese variation you leave out the nutritional yeast, garlic, and herbs and cut the salt in half.īut the nutty flavor and creamy texture are ideal for sweet flavors. A few other savory options include adding chili oil and chopped sundried tomatoes, or even leftover oven-roasted tomatoes. Obviously, I like to make my own homemade vegan cream cheese with savory flavors. Basil, oregano, and chervil come to mind.

My go-to herbs are a mix of chives and parsley but the possibilities are endless. Or just leave it out entirely.įresh Herbs- Personally I almost always add herbs to this recipe to make it an herb and garlic cream cheese. Garlic powder will give the mildest flavor. You can also use raw garlic for a less sweet, more pungent garlic flavor. Roasted Garlic- You need one head of garlic from our roasted garlic recipe. A basic pitcher-style water filter will work fine. The water can, and will, affect the taste. Use good sea salt or kosher salt and not table salt.Ĭold Filtered Water- Because the raw cashews soak for so long it is important to properly filter your water. Kosher Salt- With so few ingredients the salt really matters.

Or try a splash of apple cider vinegar in a pinch. Fortunately, it is easy to find online and in most grocery stores.įresh Lemon Juice-You can also use bottled lemon juice. The active yeast cells are eliminated during manufacturing and are not alive in the final product. Nutritional yeast is a vegan food product that is used for its natural cheesy flavor. Nutritional Yeast- A vegan cheese's best friend. Organic is always best but we know that can get a little pricey and availability might be limited. You could, however, substitute raw unsalted almonds. Unfortunately, you can't substitute any other type of cashew.

#CREAM CHEESE CASHEW PLUS#

Plus you can use any leftover cashews to make homemade cashew butter!Ĭashews- The base of this vegan cream cheese recipe is raw unsalted cashews. This recipe isn't just good for being vegan, it is just plain good. The versatility of this recipe means it can be used as a savory bagel smear, a veggie dip, or as a creamy spread on your favorite veggie sandwich.

#CREAM CHEESE CASHEW FREE#

Obviously, this recipe is dairy-free but it is also soy free and has no tofu in sight. You only need a few simple ingredients to make this recipe. One nice thing about this is that it relies on pantry staples. I think it is safe to say I have been experimenting with all the variations and I am in love.

My only goal was to get the same texture as regular cream cheese.īut since then. But also, many of you have been asking for more plant-based recipes. I originally shared this recipe because so many of my readers are dairy-free. And don't forget to tag on Instagram so we can admire your creation! Please read the entire post for tips and tricks to ensure a perfect recipe every time.