![]() ![]() ![]() The water and agar powder dilute the spiciness of the cheese and while setting it also dilutes it a bit so you have to start off strong to end up with perfectly spiced cashew cheese. So basically, you make up a batch of cashew cheese sauce in the blender, but you spice it up more strongly than you would usually, to the point that if you taste it, you’ll be thinking: this is too strong!īut then you boil up a cup of water with agar agar powder on the stove, let that boil for a minute and then pour that mix into your cashew cheese sauce (conveniently still in the blender) blend it up again and then pour it all out into your dish to set. Some recipes recommend you cook it all up with the agar agar powder (which is what makes it set) on the stove and then pour it out into your dish to set, but this doesn’t work at all when you use more cashews to make a thicker/more robust cheese, because then it’s too thick to stir up properly with the agar agar.Īnd since the agar agar needs to boil for at least a minute for that agar powder to set up properly I found it a much better plan to do it separately. I started off with just a basic recipe and then quickly saw that I needed to add more cashews to make it really rich and lots more spices to make that cheese flavor really stand out. If you love making your own homemade vegan cheese then also check out our vegan brie, vegan camembert and vegan blue cheese. It’s sliceable and hard enough to cut perfect slices, but you can also still smash it on a cracker if you want to. To think it can be so easy to make a super impressive block of vegan cheese!Īnd it is simply fabulous! You can slice it into perfect slices and put them on crackers or bread or wherever you would eat a slice of cheese.Īnd you can mash it up too. If you follow us on instagram then you might have seen in our instastories where I was proudly showing off each new attempt.įrom the start though I was delighted with this. I have to admit it took me a fair few goes to get this one right. We have guests coming next week and I have a full on cheese board planned, with this as the main event! It’s here! And I couldn’t be more excited! For more information click here.Vegan cashew cheese that is sliceable and perfect for a vegan cheese board! Full flavored, authentic looking and quick and easy to make too! Lentil Patties with Basil Arugula Cashew Cream Try one of my favorite plant-based recipes using this plant-based staple: Easy Eggplant Parmigianaįor recipes featuring cashew cream, check out the following: Get the full recipe for cashew cream here. ![]() Process cashews in food processor or blender until very smooth. For sweet recipes you can add 1 tablespoon agave or coconut palm sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. For savory recipes you can use: 2 cloves garlic, a pinch of sea salt and white pepper. Place soaked, drained cashews in a blender with lemon juice, 1 cup water, and optional ingredients as desired. Or use the quick soak method and cover with boiling water for 15 minutes. Storage container Step-By-Step Guide: Place raw cashews in a bowl, cover with water, and soak for at least 3 hours (or overnight) in the refrigerator. Pinch sea salt and white pepper (for savory recipes)ġ tablespoon agave syrup or coconut palm sugar (for sweet recipes) Make a batch and keep it in the fridge all week long to use in your favorite dishes, including lasagna, pizza, tacos, fruit pies and parfaits all week long.įollow along with my step-by-step guide for how to make cashew cream below, or jump to the recipe here. ![]() With essentially three ingredients-cashews, water, and lemons-you can make up a batch, and then add other ingredients to make it sweet (agave, vanilla) or savory (garlic, pepper, sea salt). Or make a slightly sweeter cashew cream for sweeter dishes, such as fruit desserts, cream-filled pies and pastries, fruit dips, and sweet toppings. You can make cashew cream for savory dishes, such as tacos, casseroles, or enchiladas. Start with raw cashews to make a basic cashew cream. Plus, it makes a wonderful, flavorful dip or spread, once you add a few ingredients to jazz it up. It makes a nice neutral base to replace cheese, cream, sour cream, and more in recipes like casseroles, pizzas, pasta dishes, tacos, sandwiches, wraps and sauces. This simple concoction can work wonders in the kitchen. If you’re new to the plant-based lifestyle, you might not have heard about the classic staple, cashew cream. ![]()
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