Total Time : 12hr 15min
Ingredients
1 cup raw cashews
Water
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons filtered water
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
Soak the raw cashews in about 2 cups of water for at least 4 hours (I soaked mine overnight).
Drain the cashews completely and add them to a food processor along with the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of water, white wine vinegar, garlic, sea salt, and black pepper. Process for 3-4 minutes or until you have a very smooth cream.
Transfer the cashew cream to a bowl and stir in the chopped basil, oregano, and thyme.
You can either enjoy the cheese as is or line a small colander with tightly-woven cheesecloth, pour the cashew cheese into the cheesecloth, fold the cheesecloth over top, and place the colander over a medium-size bowl so that it is suspended. Then, refrigerate overnight.
Once refrigerated, unwrap the cashew cheese, transfer it to a serving platter, and garnish with sea salt, black pepper, and chopped herbs.
Refrigerate leftovers
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