Vegan Creamy Beer Cheese
Indulge in the velvety decadence of Vegan Creamy Beer Cheese, a plant-based twist on the classic pub favorite that’s loaded with bold, savory flavors. Featuring a rich blend of soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, and light beer, this irresistible dip boasts a creamy texture and a tangy, cheesy taste. Seasoned with garlic, smoked paprika, and turmeric for a depth of flavor and a gorgeous golden hue, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, it pairs beautifully with soft pretzels, crunchy chips, or fresh veggies. Whether you're hosting game night or enhancing a casual snack spread, this vegan beer cheese is sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup light beer
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
Directions
Step 1
Soak the raw cashews in hot water for at least 30 minutes to soften them. For faster results, you can boil them for 10 minutes instead.
Step 2
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
Step 3
In a high-speed blender, combine the cashews, nutritional yeast, tapioca starch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, sea salt, lemon juice, and dijon mustard.
Step 4
Pour in the light beer and water.
Step 5
Blend the mixture until completely smooth. Depending on your blender, this might take 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 6
Transfer the blended mixture to a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Step 7
As the mixture heats, it will thicken. Continue to stir and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until it reaches your desired cheesy consistency.
Step 8
Taste and adjust salt or seasoning if necessary.
Step 9
Serve warm with soft pretzels, chips, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (652.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 851.9 |
| Total Fat 50.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1326.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 67.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.1g | |
| Protein 31.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 86.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1208.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories