Cashew Cheese

Preparation of Cashews Soak the cashews in water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse.

Making the Cashew Cheese In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, coconut oil, garlic, sea salt, onion powder, dried thyme, smoked paprika, and water.

Blending the Cashew Cheese Mixture Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.

Adding Optional Mix-ins If desired, stir in the optional mix-ins such as chopped sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, or pickled jalapenos.

Chilling the Cashew Cheese Transfer the cashew cheese mixture to a bowl or container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.

Serving Suggestions Serve the cashew cheese with crackers, bread, or vegetables.