Dairy-Free Heksenkaas (Witch's Cheese)

Experience the irresistible charm of Dairy-Free Heksenkaas, a plant-based spin on the Dutch classic "witch's cheese." This creamy, herb-packed spread combines soaked raw cashews, zesty lemon juice, garlic, and coconut cream for a decadent dairy-free base. Fresh chives, parsley, dill, and basil deliver bursts of vibrant flavor, while a touch of nutritional yeast adds a subtle cheesy undertone. Quick to make in just 20 minutes, this versatile dip is perfect for serving with crisp vegetable sticks, crackers, or as a luscious sandwich spread. Gluten-free, vegan, and utterly delicious, this wholesome recipe proves you don’t need dairy to enjoy a rich, savory treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 medium garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil
• 0.25 cup coconut cream
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by soaking the raw cashews in a bowl of hot water for at least 15 minutes. This will soften them and make them easier to blend into a creamy texture.

Step 2

While the cashews are soaking, prepare the herbs by finely chopping the fresh chives, parsley, dill, and basil. Set them aside.

Step 3

Once the cashews are done soaking, drain them and add them to a food processor or high-speed blender.

Step 4

Add the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, peeled garlic cloves, coconut cream, nutritional yeast, salt, water, and black pepper to the processor with the cashews.

Step 5

Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary. Add a little more water if needed to reach your desired consistency.

Step 6

Once the mixture is smooth, add the chopped herbs to the processor. Pulse a few times to incorporate them into the cheese mixture without over-blending.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice to taste.

Step 8

Transfer the Dairy-Free Heksenkaas to a bowl and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the flavors meld together.

Step 9

Serve the dip with vegetable sticks, crackers, or as a flavorful spread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(314.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	913.0

Total Fat 59.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1234.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g	0%
Total Sugars 38.6g
Protein 28.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 88.2mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 1189.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.2%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 32.8%