Summary
- Gather the necessary ingredients and equipment
- Prepare the base for the vegan cheese
- Add flavorings and seasonings
- Blend and store the cheese
Gather the necessary ingredients and equipment
For this dairy-free vegan cheese recipe, you will need raw cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, water, and agar agar powder. Additionally, you will need a high-speed blender, a small saucepan, and cheese molds or a container for storing the cheese.
Prepare the base for the vegan cheese
Start by soaking the raw cashews in water for a few hours or overnight to soften them. Then, drain and rinse the cashews before blending them with nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and water until smooth.
Add flavorings and seasonings
Once the base is smooth, transfer it to a small saucepan and whisk in agar agar powder. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens. At this point, you can add additional flavorings such as herbs, spices, or even sun-dried tomatoes to customize the taste of your vegan cheese.
Blend and store the cheese
Pour the mixture into cheese molds or a container, then refrigerate it until it sets. Once the cheese has solidified, it is ready to be enjoyed on crackers, in sandwiches, or as a topping for various dishes. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week.