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Cashew Cream "Cheese"

Servings: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cashews soaked 4 hours or overnight in water
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • optional scallions hot sauce, roasted garlic, chives hot peppers (finely diced)

Instructions

Pre-Prep

  • Add cashews to a bowl of filtered water and let soak at least 4 hours or overnight.

Prep

  • Drain cashews then add to food processor with lemon, oil and salt. Blend until smooth.
  • Next add in remaining ingredients and continue to blend until mixed through.
  • You may need to do a taste test and add additional salt or lemon juice if desired.
  • If you want to add flavorings, you can do that now. Just transfer the cashew mixture to a bowl and stir in your add-on's.
  • Serve immediately or store in a glass container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or in the freezer for later use.

Notes

*Lasts in refrigerator for up to 10 days
**Double and triple the batch and transfer to a airtight glass container to freeze and have on hand for later use!