1. Gather your ingredients and equipment
- Raw cashews
- Nutritional yeast
- Lemon juice
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Water
- Blender
- Cheesecloth or nut milk bag
2. Soak the cashews
- Place the cashews in a bowl and cover them with water.
- Let them soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
3. Blend the ingredients
- Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a blender.
- Add nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and water.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
4. Strain the mixture
- Place a piece of cheesecloth or a nut milk bag over a bowl.
- Pour the blended mixture into the cheesecloth or bag.
- Gently squeeze out the liquid, leaving behind the solid cheese.
5. Shape and chill the cheese
- Transfer the cheese to a container and shape it into a block or wheel.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow it to firm up.
6. Enjoy your homemade vegan cheese
- Use your delicious and easy vegan cheese in your favorite recipes or enjoy it on crackers or bread.
Gather your ingredients and equipment
- Raw cashews
- Nutritional yeast
- Lemon juice
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Water
- Blender
- Cheesecloth or nut milk bag
Soak the cashews
- Place the cashews in a bowl and cover them with water.
- Let them soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Blend the ingredients
- Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a blender.
- Add nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and water.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
Strain the mixture
- Place a piece of cheesecloth or a nut milk bag over a bowl.
- Pour the blended mixture into the cheesecloth or bag.
- Gently squeeze out the liquid, leaving behind the solid cheese.
Shape and chill the cheese
- Transfer the cheese to a container and shape it into a block or wheel.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow it to firm up.
Enjoy your homemade vegan cheese
- Use your delicious and easy vegan cheese in your favorite recipes or enjoy it on crackers or bread.