By JJ Virgin

Homemade Dairy-Free Cashew Cheese

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January 16, 2018

It’s quick and simple to make your own dairy-free cheese at home! Learn how to make versatile cashew ricotta, plus get some easy recipe variations.

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups raw cashews

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp lemon zest

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 tbsp coconut cream

1/4 tsp sea salt

Dash or two of nutmeg

Directions

1Place the cashews in a bowl and add enough water to cover them by 3 inches. Let the cashews soak for at least 5 hours or overnight.

2Drain the cashews, place them in a bowl of a food processor, and add the lemon juice, lemon zest, coconut cream, oil, and salt.

3Process, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally, until the mixture is smooth and begins to hold together. Transfer to a bowl and serve.

4I love to mix in a couple of dashes of nutmeg.

Originally published in The Virgin Diet Cookbook, Grand Central Life & Style, 2014
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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size2oz
Calories320
Sodium150mg
Potassium330mg
Protein9g
Cholesterol0mg
Sugar3g
Total Fat26g
Saturated Fat5g
Trans Fat0g
Total Carbohydrates16g
Dietary Fiber2g