12/6/2023 0 Comments Keto cashew cream recipeThis is an ingredient I love to add to vegan recipes that need a bit of a cheesey kick. That is entirely up to you.įor a super cheesey taste make sure to add some nutritional yeast as well. I like a mixture of cilantro, and green onions, for an herbal cream cheese with a sharp fresh lemon kick, but you could add rosemary and sage instead or some chili peppers, cayenne powder, etc. You could also add this directly to the blender or food processor.įor flavoring after processing, feel free to add all types of herbs and spices. I then transfer the mix to a bowl and add nutritional yeast and lemon zest. These two ingredients add a bit of a sour, lemony, taste that really gets that cheese flavor going. Then to the cashews add lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar. Toss the cashews in a high powered blender (I use the Wolf Gourmet) or food processor. If making the day of, simply soak your raw cashews in boiling water for an hour. Or, if you forgot to do that, as I frequently do, no worries boiling water to the rescue. Start the night before by soaking raw cashews in water. Easy to make once a week and use in various recipes.Only 4 key ingredients: cashews, apple cider vinegar, lemons, nutritional yeast.Loved by vegans and cheese lovers alike!.Perfect non dairy substitute for cream cheese.Easy to make in a high powered blender or a food processor.You really need those cashews super soft to break down properly into a creamy consistency. The key to this vegan cream cheese is to use specifically raw cashews and to soak them overnight or for a couple hours in boiling water. Unlike some other nuts cashews truly do get very soft when soaked overnight and are a bit milky almost. You can’t exactly say the same thing about walnuts, or brazil nuts. I mean if you think about it, it makes sense, cashews are a bit soft and creamy when in their raw form and soaked. It is simply amazing what you can do with cashews to make them taste dairy-esque. What is vegan cream cheese made of?Ĭashews! The main ingredient in this dairy free cream cheese is soaked and drained raw cashews. Since I try to strictly follow a dairy free diet for health reasons (I just feel significantly better when I do not eat dairy), finding a vegan non dairy substitute for cream cheese was high on my list. I have actually been sharing this recipe in different ways in the past – as in incorporated into other dishes, namely my vegan ricotta stuffed zucchini ravioli over pumpkin puree with walnuts, savory pumpkin dip with rosemary cashew ricotta, and vegan zucchini rolls with herbed cashew ricotta, mint and avocado.īut I felt it was only right to dedicate a whole blog post to this vegan cream cheese itself. I am super excited to share this easy vegan cream cheese recipe with you today! Makes for a perfect spread or dip for crackers. Easy vegan cream cheese made with four key ingredients that is herb flavored with scallions and cilantro.
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