Dairy Free Spicy Cheese

Dairy Free Spicy Cheese

Dairy Free Spicy Cheese

  • 1 cup raw cashews, Brazil, pine, or macadamia nuts
  • 1-2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ - ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2-3 tbsp. nutritional yeast
  • ½ tsp. sea salt
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 cup water, plus 2 tbsps.
  • 2 tsp agar powder available from the company Alive. Can be substituted with agar flakes. Use 2 tbsps. if using flakes

 

Directions:

 

  1. Soak nuts in cool water for approx. 12 hours
  2. Drain & rinse nuts well and add to a blender. Preferably use a high-speed blender
  3. Add garlic, garlic powder, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt and coconut oil.
  4. Add the water and agar powder to a saucepan, stir until mixed well. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously and let it boil for one minute. Remove from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
  5. Add to the blender and process until very creamy and smooth.
  6. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  7. Scoop the cheese into a mold or container.
  8. Place in the refrigerator to set in for at least 6 hours, preferably 12. The longer it sits in the fridge the more it will firm up.
  9. You can coat the cheese with chopped herbs if desired.

Ø This cheese is easily sliceable. Enjoy chilled or grilled with vegetables, crackers or use your imagination.