Vegan cashew nut spread cheese
Today I am sharing with you a recipe for an alternative to cow's milk cream cheese. It is a vegan cream cheese spread made from cashews and almonds. It is very creamy and the flavour is also very mild. There are many ways to use this cashew cream cheese. I like to spread it on bread or canapés. You can also use it to make a thicker, creamier sauce. For more cheesy vegan recipes also try my vegan potato gratin, my vegan mac and cheese or my vegan ricotta-filled mushrooms
Why you'll love this smoked tofu recipe
Perfect for spreading: this vegan philadelphia-type cheese is perfect for spreading on bread, toast, and bruschetta.
Quick and easy to prepare: The recipe for this cashew nut spread is simple and requires only a few easy steps.
Customisable you can customise and flavour your cheese by adding fresh herbs such as chives, parsley or coriander.
Soy-free This vegan cheese type valsoia does not contain soya. Make sure you do not use soya milk.
How to soften cashews?
Cashews are a popular ingredient in vegan cooking. In fact, they are perfect for creating plant-based alternatives to many cheeses. In most cases as well as in this recipe it is necessary to soften the cashews. What is meant by "soften"? It means altering their texture to make them softer and therefore easier to blend. There are two methods to get soft cashews; I have tested both for you. The first one I will explain is quicker, the second one takes longer. I have to be honest and I didn't notice a difference in the result, so feel free to choose the method you prefer.
- Boil the cashews
If you are short on time, you can soften your cashews by boiling them in a pot with water for about 10 minutes. They will be ready when you notice a small, pointed "pistil" sticking out of each cashew. - Let the cashews soak overnight
If you have more time, however, you can let your cashews soak overnight or at least for 8 hours.
Here are all the ingredients you'll need
- 120 g cashews
- 50 g peeled almonds
- 130 ml vegetable milk without added sugar I used 'not milk' from alpro
- 25 ml water
- ¼ squeezed lemon
- 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Preparation (step-by-step)
1. Soak the cashews and almonds overnight to soften them.
2. If you don't have time, you can boil the cashews and almonds in a pot for 10-15 minutes. In this case let them cool after draining. This will still soften your nuts.
3. Put all the ingredients in your blender and blend until you get a smooth, even consistency.
4. Put your spreadable cheese in a container and store in the fridge. It stays good for 4-5 days.
Pro tip
Make sure you have a high-speed blender that works well. If your blender is a bit older arm yourself with patience until you get a smooth mixture.
Conservation of vegan spreadable cheese
You can store your cheese in an airtight container in the fridge for at least 4 days.
Now that you have all the information you need to prepare this wonderful burgers, all you have to do is get to work. Have fun in the kitchen!
Fresh cashew nut spread cheese
Equipment
- A high-speed mixer that works well
Ingredients
- 200 g cashew nuts
- 130 ml 4.4 fl oz vegetable milk with no added sugar i used alpro's "not milk"
- 25 ml water
- ¼ squeezed lemon
- 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- as needed salt & pepper
Instructions
- Let the cashews soak overnight to soften.200 g cashews
- If you don't have time, you can boil the cashews in a pot for 10-15 minutes. In this case let them cool after draining them. This will still soften your nuts.
- Put all the ingredients in your blender and blend until you get a smooth and even consistency.200 g cashews, 0.85 fl oz vegetable milk with no added sugar 0.85 fl oz water 1/4 squeezed lemon 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast 1 tsp garlic powder
- Put your spreadable cheese in a container and store in the refrigerator. It stays good for 4-5 days.
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