{"id":995,"date":"2017-10-09T14:15:12","date_gmt":"2017-10-09T19:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jmcutlery.com\/wiz\/?p=995"},"modified":"2022-01-09T19:59:08","modified_gmt":"2022-01-10T00:59:08","slug":"dairy-free-cashew-cream-cheese-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jmcutlery.com\/wiz\/dairy-free-cashew-cream-cheese-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Dairy-Free Cream Cheese Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to make Dairy-Free Cream Cheese<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 NUT-FREE VERSION<\/span>
\n(followed by cashew version)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

When you want your cream cheese to be dairy-free,<\/span><\/p>\n

you don’t need\u00a0to settle\u00a0for commercial substitutes<\/span><\/p>\n

possibly containing unhealthy ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make it with full-fat coconut cream from a can<\/span><\/p>\n

(with no gum or additives).<\/span><\/p>\n

Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Cream Cheese
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Ingredients:<\/span><\/strong>
\n1 (13.5-oz.) can full-fat unsweetened <\/span>coconut cream
\n(with no gum or additives), from a can, refrigerated overnight.<\/span>
\n1\/2 tsp teaspoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice<\/span>
\npinch sea salt<\/span>
\n4 tsp nutritional yeast (optional, gives it a savory flavor)<\/span><\/p>\n

Directions<\/span>
\nCarefully open the refrigerated coconut milk or cream and <\/span>
\nspoon the coconut solids at the top into a medium mixing bowl.<\/span>
\n(Save the liquid for smoothies!)<\/span>
\nUsing an electric mixer, beat in the lemon juice and sea salt <\/span>
\nand nutritional yeast (if using) until smooth and creamy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Refrigerate until firm<\/span><\/p>\n

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OR MAKE WITH CASHEWS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

There are so many delicious and creative ways to use this<\/span><\/p>\n

dairy-free\u00a0unsalted raw-cashew nut cream cheese.<\/span><\/p>\n

Did you know you can also make *Cashew Sour Cream?<\/span><\/p>\n

(below)<\/span><\/p>\n

Make it an exciting sweet treat.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Or make a delightful savory<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

herb-seasoned<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
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\ncondiment, sauce or dressing.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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When you want cream cheese to be dairy-free,<\/span><\/p>\n

you don’t need\u00a0to settle\u00a0for commercial substitutes<\/span><\/p>\n

with unhealthy\u00a0ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n

OR Just reach for cashews.<\/span><\/p>\n

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*\u00a0Health Benefits of Cashews<\/strong> (below).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/span>RECIPE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Creamy, Mildly Sweet, Cashew Cream Cheese:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

INGREDIENTS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1 cup <\/span>raw, unsalted cashews,<\/strong> soaked in water<\/span><\/p>\n

for\u00a08 hours or overnight, and drained and rinsed.<\/span><\/p>\n

3 tbsp fresh lemon juice<\/span><\/p>\n

1\/4 tsp sea salt<\/span><\/p>\n

3 tbsp melted coconut oil<\/span><\/p>\n

Instructions:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Blend ingredients in blender or processor until smooth.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Optional Add-ins:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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1\/2 cup berries or<\/span><\/p>\n

1\/2 cup fruit preserves or<\/span><\/p>\n

1\/2 cup chopped dates, raisins.<\/span><\/p>\n


\nHerb or Seasoned Dairy-Free Cashew Cream Cheese<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Add your favorite herbs or seasonings to taste.<\/span><\/p>\n

1\/4 cup chopped chives, cucumber, scallions or <\/span><\/p>\n

1 tbsp dried dill\u00a0or<\/span><\/p>\n

1 chopped roasted red pepper or<\/span><\/p>\n

1 clove garlic<\/span><\/p>\n

Optional:<\/span>
\n Adding 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast will make it more cheesy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nYou can also roast and salt your raw cashews and blend them<\/span><\/p>\n

into * cashew butter.\u00a0 I’ve added <\/span>a recipe for cashew nut butter.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

*\u00a0<\/span>For Cashew Sour Cream<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

CASHEW SOUR CREAM<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Makes about 1 1\/4 cups<\/span>
\nThis simple vegan sour cream is wonderfully
\nrich and tasty. Try it with chopped salads in place
\nof mayonnaise, with anything Mexican or on its
\nown as a dip for vegetables or crackers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n

1 cup raw cashews<\/span>
\n2 teaspoons cider vinegar<\/span>
\n1 teaspoon lemon juice<\/span>
\n1\/8 teaspoon fine sea salt<\/span><\/p>\n

Place cashews in a cup or small bowl and cover
\nby about 1\/2 inch with boiling water. Let soak 30 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Drain cashews and place in a blender with vinegar, lemon,
\nsalt and about 1\/4 cup water. Blend until very smooth,
\nadding more water as required to pur\u00e9e the mixture.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nutritional Info: <\/span>
\nPer Serving: <\/span>
\nServing size: about 2 tablespoons, <\/span>
\n80 calories <\/span>
\n(50 from fat), 6g total fat, <\/span>
\n1g saturated fat, 30mg sodium, <\/span>
\n4g carbohydrates, 2g protein.<\/span><\/p>\n


\n* Health Benefits of Cashews<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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