Vegan Classic Pimento Cheese Spread

Creamy, tangy, and packed with bold flavor, this Vegan Classic Pimento Cheese Spread is a plant-based twist on the beloved Southern classic. Made with a base of rich, blended cashews and enhanced with vibrant roasted red peppers, zesty nutritional yeast, and a touch of vegan cheddar cheese, this recipe delivers all the cheesy goodness without the dairy. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this easy-to-make spread is perfect for everything from parties to quick snacks. Serve it chilled with crackers, fresh veggies, or your favorite bread for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that's as wholesome as it is delicious. Rich in flavor, dairy-free, and effortlessly customizable, this vegan pimento cheese spread will become a staple for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 3 tablespoons Water
• 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 cup Roasted red peppers, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 cup Vegan cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

Step 1

Soak the raw cashews in water for at least 4 hours or overnight. If you're short on time, you can soak them in hot water for 30 minutes to 1 hour to soften.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the soaked cashews thoroughly.

Step 3

In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, 3 tablespoons of water, nutritional yeast, chopped roasted red peppers, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and optional cayenne pepper.

Step 4

Blend the mixture on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary. This may take a few minutes depending on your blender's strength.

Step 5

Once the mixture is completely smooth, transfer it to a mixing bowl.

Step 6

Fold in the shredded vegan cheddar cheese, mixing until evenly distributed throughout the spread.

Step 7

Transfer the spread into a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the spread to firm up.

Step 8

Serve chilled with crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks, and enjoy your Vegan Classic Pimento Cheese Spread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(579.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1144.2

Total Fat 74.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2639.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 93.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.4g	0%
Total Sugars 18.4g
Protein 37.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 489.6mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 1782.5mg	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: 56.1%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 31.4%