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Extra Sharp Raw Cheddar Cheeseball
[Vegan]

SM By: Somer McCowan

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Somer McCowan has been cooking since her early teens. A self-taught chef, she has always... Read More

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Kick Ace Extra Sharp Raw Vegan Cheddar Cheeseball

8-10

Dairy Free

Vegan

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Ingredients You Need for Extra Sharp Raw Cheddar Cheeseball [Vegan]

1 1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked in purified water for 4-6 hours
2 packed tablespoons dry pack sun dried tomatoes, snipped into small pieces with kitchen scissors then soaked in the purified water with the cashews.
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon dry sherry (optional)
1 heaped tablespoon mellow white miso (use chickpea miso if you are sensitive to soy)
1 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dry ground mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
dash cayenne
1/2 cup organic unrefined coconut oil

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How to Prepare Extra Sharp Raw Cheddar Cheeseball [Vegan]

Pour the soaking water off the cashews and sun-dried tomatoes and then rinse them with fresh purified water.
Drain well. Place the cashews and the tomatoes in a food processor or high powered blender and pulse until they start to form a paste, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Add all of the seasonings and pulse until thoroughly combined. Add the coconut oil. Blend or process until the mixture is completely smooth, scraping down the sides occasionally. This process takes up to 10 minutes in a food processor and a few minutes in a power blender. Scrape the soft cheese into a container.
Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours or until the cheese is quite firm.
Scrape the cheese out of the container and place onto a clean surface. With your hands, form the cheese into a ball. See note below for topping/variation ideas.

Notes

- The organic unrefined coconut oil does leave a very slight coconut flavor in the finished product. If you prefer, you can use refined coconut oil for no coconut aftertaste. - The cheese ball can be served as is or rolled in any variety of chopped nuts and or herbs. I used sliced almonds, but walnut pieces or pecan pieces with some fresh minced parsley, thyme or sage would be amazing. - The cheese ball gets softer as it reaches room temperature, so it's best if it's kept chilled until immediately before use.

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.