{"id":1252848,"date":"2019-10-15T10:31:32","date_gmt":"0001-01-01T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cashew-cheese\/"},"modified":"2025-02-13T03:33:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T09:33:12","slug":"cashew-cheese","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cashew-cheese\/","title":{"rendered":"Cashew Cheese"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you follow a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/health-wellness\/vegan\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/health-wellness\/vegan\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">vegan diet<\/a> or just want to cut out dairy, cashew cheese satisfies your cheese-related cravings. Making cashew cheese is also ridiculously easy, relying on (you guessed it) cashews and nutritional yeast to mimic the cheesy flavor. Its uses are versatile and wide-ranging: you can spread it on crackers for a snack or enjoy it in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/vegan-mac-and-cheese\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/vegan-mac-and-cheese\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">vegan mac and cheese,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/vegan-enchiladas-recipe\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/vegan-enchiladas-recipe\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">vegan enchiladas<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/vegan-cashew-cream-of-broccoli-soup\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/vegan-cashew-cream-of-broccoli-soup\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">vegan broccoli cheddar soup<\/a>, as well as a topping on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/vegan-pizza-recipe\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/vegan-pizza-recipe\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">vegan pizza<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Cashew Cheese Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cashews<\/strong>: Cashews are the ideal nut for making vegan cheese because of their creamy texture and mild flavor. They also are packed with nutrients and minerals. We don&#8217;t recommend substituting them with a different type of nut.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nutritional yeast<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-is-nutritional-yeast\/#:~:text=Nutritional%20yeast%20is%20a%20deactivated,a%20sugary%20environment%20like%20molasses.\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-is-nutritional-yeast\/#:~:text=Nutritional%20yeast%20is%20a%20deactivated,a%20sugary%20environment%20like%20molasses.\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Nutritional yeast<\/a> is responsible for a cheesy, umami flavor and is a source of plant-based protein. It&#8217;s often used in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/vegan-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/vegan-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">vegan cooking<\/a> to replace cheese.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lemon juice<\/strong>: The zestiness of lemon juice helps brighten the flavors, and the acid in it can help make the cheese smoother.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Garlic powder<\/strong>: Garlic adds greater depth to make the cheese more flavorful and complex.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Soak your cashews<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2074999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Vegan-cashew-butter-TOHD24_245764_JackieAlpers_01.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Vegan Cashew Butter Tohd24 245764 Jackiealpers 01\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Jackie Alpers for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Place the cashews in a small bowl and add enough warm water to cover them completely. Soak the cashews for one to two hours; drain and discard the water.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor&#8217;s Tip:\u00a0<\/em>You can soak your cashews for as long as overnight.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Make the cashew cheese<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2075000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Vegan-cashew-butter-TOHD24_245764_JackieAlpers_02.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Vegan Cashew cheese Tohd24 245764 Jackiealpers 02 in blender vitamix\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Jackie Alpers for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Add the cashews and the remaining five ingredients to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-food-processors\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-food-processors\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">food processor<\/a>. Cover and process until smooth, one to two minutes, scraping down the sides occasionally. Transfer the cheese to a serving dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor&#8217;s Tip:\u00a0<\/em>You can also make this in a blender, although we find it more effective in a food processor due to the amount of liquid used.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2075001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Vegan-cashew-butter-TOHD24_245764_JackieAlpers_03.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"buttery Vegan Cashew cheese Tohd24 245764 Jackiealpers 03 with crostini\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Jackie Alpers for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Cashew Cheese Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Add herbs and spices<\/strong>: Toss in your favorites, such as paprika, dried herbs or onion powder to play with different flavors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indulge with truffle:\u00a0<\/strong>For a sophisticated spin, use truffle oil (white or black is fine) and include truffle salt.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add fruit:<\/strong> For a sweeter cheese, you can use chopped-up fruit, such as dried cranberries or fresh blueberries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Turn cheese into pizza: <\/strong>Integrating chopped sun-dried tomatoes evokes pizza flavors. Some fresh or dried basil will make that similarity even more pronounced!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Cashew Cheese<\/h2>\n<p>You can store this cheese in the fridge for up to four days.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you freeze cashew cheese?<\/h3>\n<p>If you can&#8217;t finish your cheese in time, you can certainly store it in the freezer. This also means that you can double the recipe just to stash some away and have it on hand as needed.<\/p>\n<h2>Cashew Cheese Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2075002\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Vegan-cashew-butter-TOHD24_245764_JackieAlpers_04.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Vegan Cashew cheese Tohd24 245764 Jackiealpers 04\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Jackie Alpers for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Do I need to soak the cashews?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Soaking the cashews is an important step to create a smooth and creamy texture.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I use roasted cashews in this cashew cheese recipe?<\/h3>\n<p>We recommend using raw, unroasted cashews. However, you can use them if that&#8217;s what you have on hand. It just may change the overall flavor.<\/p>\n<h3>What do you serve with cashew cheese?<\/h3>\n<p>Spread vegan cashew cheese on crackers, toasted bread or bagel chips. It can also be served with veggies or a sandwich spread.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spread this vegan cashew cheese on crackers, layer it on a toasted bagel or serve it with fresh vegetables. 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