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Easy Sliceable Cashew Cheese
[Vegan]

PE By: Philipp Ertl

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Philipp Ertl runs the blog Exceedingly Vegan, which he started because he believes delicious vegan... Read More

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Easy Sliceable Cashew Cheese [Vegan]

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This sliceable, dairy-free cheese is an easy way to get your cheese fix. Made from cashews, they get their cheesy flavor from nutritional yeast, their tanginess from lemon juice, and their cheese-like texture from agar agar, a sea vegetable-based ingredient that acts as a gelling agent. They are very similar... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Easy Sliceable Cashew Cheese [Vegan]

2/3 cup cashews
1/2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons water
3 teaspoons lemon juice
3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
3 teaspoons agar agar flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
A dash of smoked paprika powder
A dash of turmeric, for color (optional)

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How to Prepare Easy Sliceable Cashew Cheese [Vegan]

Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Blend all cashew cheese ingredients in a high-power blender (plus a dash or turmeric, just for color). If necessary, add a tiny bit of water but only a tiny bit — it needs to have more a paste-like consistency than a cream.
Line a baking tray with baking paper. Evenly spread the cheese paste on the tray (a little less than 1/4-inch).
Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
Take out, let cool down, and then cut into slices. Lift the slices carefully off the paper so they don't break.
Have on a sandwich or whichever way you like.

Nutritional Information

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.