Herbed Soft Cashew Cheese

Making vegan cheese has never been so easy. This garlic and herbs cheese is delicious, dairy-free, and has no added oil. Serve on bagels, bagel chips, crackers, or celery.

HERBED SOFT CASHEW CHEESE [VEGAN]

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup cashews
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 of 1 garlic clove
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice or cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1 cup water, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoon agar agar powder
• Oil, to brush the ramekin.

PREPARATION

1. Soak the cashews for 1 hour in hot water.
2. Drain the cashews and place them in a blender along with the basil, oregano, garlic, salt, cornstarch, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, maple syrup, and 1/2 cup water.
3. Process for 1 minute and set aside.
4. In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and agar agar powder. Add the cashew cream and bring to a boil stirring constantly.
5. Pour into lightly-oiled ramekins and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
6. Remove by turning upside down onto a board.

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