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Easy Garlic & Herb Vegan Cheese
EASY, creamy vegan cheese infused with lemon, garlic and dill, and nutritional yeast for that extra cheesy flavor. Soft, spreadable, delicious.
👥 32 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25h⏳ Prep: 25h👤 Minimalist Baker📖 minimalistbaker
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●food processor
- ●mixing bowl
- ●colander
- ●strainer
- ●spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Place cashews in a bowl and cover with cool water. Cover with plastic wrap and set in the refrigerator to soak for ⏱️ 12 hours*. If you can't get to them right away, drain, place back in bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. They will keep refrigerated for ⏱️ 24-36 hours.
2
Once soaked, drain cashews thoroughly and add to food processor. Add minced garlic, garlic powder, lemon zest, lemon juice, water (starting with lesser end of range), nutritional yeast, salt and olive oil.
garlic, minced (2 cloves yield ~1 Tbsp)2 clovestsp garlic powder (plus more to taste)1/2medium lemon, zested1cup lemon juice (2 medium lemons yield ~1/4 cup or 60 ml)1/4nutritional yeast2 Tbspolive oil2 Tbsp
3
Process until very creamy and smooth, scraping down sides and adding additional water as needed. Then taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more lemon zest for tartness, nutritional yeast for cheesiness, garlic for zing, or salt for flavor + balance.
medium lemon, zested1cup lemon juice (2 medium lemons yield ~1/4 cup or 60 ml)1/4nutritional yeast2 Tbspgarlic, minced (2 cloves yield ~1 Tbsp)2 clovestsp garlic powder (plus more to taste)1/2
4
Place a fine mesh strainer (or colander) over a large mixing bowl, and lay down two layers of cheesecloth (or a clean, fine, absorbent towel).
5
Use a spatula to scoop all cheese over the cheesecloth, then gather the corners and twist the top gently to form the cheese into a "disc." Secure with a rubber band.
6
Place in refrigerator to set for at least ⏱️ 6 hours, preferably 12, or until excess moisture has been wicked away, and it holds its form when released from the cheesecloth. The longer it sits in the fridge the more it will firm up.
7
To serve, unwrap from cheesecloth and gently invert onto a serving platter. Reform with hands or cheesecloth as needed, then coat with chopped herbs and a bit more lemon zest (optional). It is fragile, so handle gently.
medium lemon, zested1cup lemon juice (2 medium lemons yield ~1/4 cup or 60 ml)1/4
8
Enjoy chilled with crackers or vegetables. Cheese will hold its form for ⏱️ 1-2 hours out of the refrigerator, but best when chilled. Leftovers keep well covered in the refrigerator up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
calories
55 kcal
fat Content
4.4 g
serving Size
1 one-Tbsp servings
fiber Content
0.5 g
sugar Content
0.6 g
sodium Content
38 mg
protein Content
1.8 g
carbohydrate Content
3.1 g
saturated Fat Content
0.7 g
unsaturated Fat Content
3.26 g
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