Cashew Non Dairy Ricotta Cheese

*Recipe From The Simple Veganista: Cashew ‘Ricotta’ Cheese

Recipe Type: Other

Dietary Info: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Elimination Diet, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole 30

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes - 2 hours and 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes - 2 hours and 10 minutes

*Time Includes Chopping *Time depends on soaking preference.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ Cups Raw Cashews, Soaked

• ½ Cup Water

• 1 TBSP Lemon Juice or Apple Cider Vinegar

• 2 TBSP Nutritional Yeast

• 1 Garlic Clove

• ½ Tsp Onion Powder

• Salt and Pepper To Taste

How To:

1. Soak cashews in hot water for 5 minutes in a bowl with water about 3 inches higher than the cashews.

   • Or soak in cool water for at least two hours.

2. Drain the cashews and add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until creamy. (May need to scrape down the sides every few minutes.

3. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days or freeze for up to 2 months. 

4. To stiffen the mixture, refrigerate for at least an hour.

*Recipe From The Simple Veganista: Cashew ‘Ricotta’ Cheese