Raw Cashew Cream Cheese Recipes

CASHEW CHEESE

Steps:

• Place cashews in a small bowl. Add enough warm water to cover completely. Soak cashews for 1-2 hours; drain and discard water. Add cashews and remaining ingredients to food processor. Cover and process until smooth, 1-2 minutes, scraping down sides occasionally. Transfer to serving dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

VEGAN CASHEW CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Place cashews in a bowl. Add hot water to cover; soak for 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a blender.
• Add 1/2 cup water, lemon juice, vinegar, and salt; blend until creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides every now and then. Stir in chives.
• Serve right away or let chill in the refrigerator before serving.

RAW CASHEW CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Soak cashews for 4-12 hours. Drain, rinse, and drain again.
• In food processor, combine drained cashews, miso, and just enough filtered water to cover them. Pulse mixture until small chunks form (do not blend smooth). Texture should be like cottage cheese.
• Pour mixture into 1-quart canning jar and cover with cheese cloth and rubber band. Place jar in warm location (above fridge, near warm stove, in dehydrator set at 90 degrees) for 6-12 hours (no longer to prevent rancid).
• Drain liquid off through cheese cloth and put mixture through juicer using blank or collect both "liquid" and "pulp."
• In food processor, combine juiced mixture with lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Add a few tablespoons filtered water for smoother cheese.
• Keep refrigerated.