Our Savory Vegan Cashew Cream Cheese Spread takes just minutes to make. It’s also gluten-free, dairy-free, keto and paleo compliant, and doubles as a dip with vegetable or crackers.
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Savory Vegan Cashew Cream Cheese Spread
Savory Vegan Cashew Cream Cheese Spread
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 1 Cup 1x
Ingredients
- 1 packed cup raw cashews, soaked
- 1/3 cup room temperature water
- 1 tbsp Meyer lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp herbes de Provence
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Generous pinch of ground black pepper
Instructions
Ahead of Time
- Measure cashews in a large measuring cup and cover by an inch with boiling water.
- Let sit 3 to 4 hours at room temperature.
Putting it Together
- Drain cashews and add to a small food processor bowl. Add 1/3 cup fresh room temperature water, Meyer lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt, and spices.
- Pulse to break up the cashews then process until smooth and creamy. Stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl regularly. Longer processing results in a silkier finish. Transfer to an airtight glass container and refrigerate until ready to use/serve.
Notes
Refrigerate in an airtight glass container up to 5 days. Time listed is active prep, not soaking time.
Regular lemon (tangier finish) or a 2:1 combination of freshly squeezed lemon and orange juice (milder finish) can be substituted for a Meyer lemon, if not in season.
Nutrition Estimate Per Serving (1 TABLESPOON) – Calories: 46.6, Fat: 3.6g, Saturated Fat: .6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 38.3mg, Potassium: 65.8mg, Carbohydrates: 2.7g total/2.3g net, Fiber: .4 Sugar: .5, Protein: 1.8, Vitamin A: 0%, Vitamin C: 0%, Calcium: .3%, Iron: 3.2% (based on 2,000 calorie diet).
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Spreads, Nut Cheese, Dips, Appetizers
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: Vegan, Plant-Based, Keto, Paleo
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