Paleo Creamy Cashew Cheese

Dive into the velvety richness of Paleo Creamy Cashew Cheese—a dairy-free dream that's perfect for clean eating and paleo lifestyles! Made with soaked raw cashews, tangy lemon juice, and a savory blend of nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and onion powder, this versatile plant-based cheese delivers all the creamy decadence you crave without any dairy. Infused with the optional warmth of smoked paprika and turmeric for extra flavor and color, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 10 minutes of prep after soaking. Perfect as a spread, dip, or topping, this nourishing cashew cheese is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their dairy-free recipes with bold, cheesy flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Raw cashews
• 1 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
• 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric (optional for color)

Directions

Step 1

Begin by soaking the raw cashews. Place them in a bowl and cover with water for at least 4 hours or overnight until they are soft and easily blendable. Drain and rinse the cashews before proceeding.

Step 2

In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked and drained cashews, 1 cup of water, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and turmeric.

Step 3

Blend the mixture on high until smooth and creamy. This may take up to 2-3 minutes, depending on the strength of your blender. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 4

Taste the cashew cheese and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more lemon juice for tanginess, more nutritional yeast for a cheesier flavor, or adjust the salt to your preference.

Step 5

Once the desired consistency and flavor are achieved, transfer the cashew cheese to an airtight container.

Step 6

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow it to thicken and the flavors to meld. Store the cashew cheese in the fridge for up to one week.

Step 7

Enjoy your paleo creamy cashew cheese as a spread on paleo bread, a dip for vegetable sticks, or as a topping on your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(468.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1036.7

Total Fat 74.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1208.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.1g	0%
Total Sugars 11.3g
Protein 41.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 99.0mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 1557.6mg	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: 60.2%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 24.9%