Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 6
Rich, tangy, and packed with gut-friendly probiotics—Fermented Cashew Cheese is a delicious, dairy-free alternative to traditional cheese! 🧀🌿✨ Made with simple ingredients, this creamy spread is perfect for crackers, sandwiches, or as a dip.
Ingredients For Fermented Cashew Cheese
☑ 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for 4-6 hours 🌰
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 fresh lemon juice 🍋
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 nutritional yeast ✨
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 apple cider vinegar 🍏
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 sea salt 🧂
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 garlic powder 🧄
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 probiotic liquid (sauerkraut juice, kombucha, or probiotic capsule) 🌿
☑ ¼ cup filtered water (as needed) 💧
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Fermented Cashew Cheese
🔥 Step 1: Blend the Cashews
1️⃣ Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
2️⃣ In a blender or food processor, combine cashews, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, and probiotic liquid.
3️⃣ Blend until smooth, adding water as needed for a creamy consistency.
🔥 Step 2: Ferment the Cheese
1️⃣ Transfer the mixture to a clean glass jar and cover with a cheesecloth.
2️⃣ Let it sit at room temperature for 24-48 hours, depending on how tangy you want it.
🔥 Step 3: Serve & Enjoy!
1️⃣ Once fermented, refrigerate and enjoy as a spread or dip!
2️⃣ Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
🧀 Creamy, tangy, and probiotic-rich—Fermented Cashew Cheese is the perfect dairy-free alternative for a delicious and gut-friendly snack!
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