Dairy Free Cheese
Discover the ultimate recipe for creamy, flavorful Dairy-Free Cheese that’s perfect for vegans, lactose-intolerant individuals, and anyone seeking a healthier cheese alternative. Made with wholesome ingredients like raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and zesty lemon juice, this quick and versatile recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep. Customize the texture to your liking—add tapioca starch for a gooey, stretchy consistency ideal for melting or keep it firm for spreading and slicing. This vegan cheese is packed with cheesy, umami-rich flavor and is perfect as a dip, pasta sauce, or sandwich topping. With minimal cooking and customizable uses, this healthier, plant-based cheese is a must-try for any dairy-free kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Tapioca starch (optional, for stretchiness)
Directions
Step 1
Soak the raw cashews in hot water for 10 minutes to soften. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and water.
Step 3
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure even blending.
Step 4
If you are using tapioca starch for a stretchier texture, transfer the blended mixture to a small saucepan.
Step 5
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 3-5 minutes. The mixture will thicken and become stretchy.
Step 6
Remove from heat and allow the cheese to cool slightly before serving. Use it as a spread, dip, or sauce for pasta, or refrigerate to let it firm up more for slicing.
Step 7
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (300.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 766.5 |
| Total Fat 49.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1214.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 62.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.1g | |
| Protein 30.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 66.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1129.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories