Vegan homemade Cheese
Gluten free & Vegan
Get Ready to Impress: The Ultimate Vegan Cashew Cheese with Basil and Nutritional Yeast for a French-Style Christmas Feast
Christmas is just around the corner, and you know what that means – time to get our festive feast game on! If you've got vegan pals coming over, we've got the insider tip for you: a cashew cheese that'll have them saying, "C'est magnifique!"
Vegan Vibes only and gluten free
Now, I know what you're thinking – vegan cheese? But stick with me, and I promise you'll be the host(ess) with the most(ess) this holiday season. Imagine a creamy, dreamy cashew concoction with a hint of basil and a dash of nutritional yeast – it's like a flavor fiesta in your mouth!
Let's cut to the chase. Why should you bother? Well, if you've ever been to France, you know they take their cheese seriously. And guess what? Vegans want in on that cheese platter action too! So, why not surprise your vegan friends with a Christmas cashew cheese creation that even the pickiest French food critic would applaud?
Goodness in Every Bite
This cashew cheese is like the rockstar of vegan delights – smooth, bold, and stealing the spotlight. It's all about taking those soaked cashews on a flavor journey, adding a touch of fresh basil for that je ne sais quoi, and letting nutritional yeast work its magic. The result? A concoction so good, it might just make your guests break into a vegan-friendly dance.
So, as the holiday season approaches, put on your chef's hat, grab those cashews, and get ready to create a vegan masterpiece. Your Christmas party will be the talk of the town, or should I say, la ville! Cheers to a festive season filled with flavor, friends, and a whole lot of "Oh là là!" 🎄🧀
Vegan homemade cheese
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place 200g of cashews in a bowl, cover them with water, and let them soak for 3 hours. Drain the cashews before use.
- Gather all the ingredients: soaked cashews, lime juice, deodorized coconut oil, garlic, malted yeast, Espelette pepper, salt, pepper, and finely chopped basil leaves.
- In a blender, combine soaked cashews, lime juice, deodorized coconut oil, garlic, malted yeast, Espelette pepper, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. If needed, add 20ml of water to facilitate blending.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Add more salt or pepper to suit your taste.Fold in the finely chopped basil leaves, ensuring an even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the cashew cheese mixture into a mold or container of your choice.
- Place it in the refrigerator to cool and set for a few hours.
- Once set, present your cashew cheese with basil on a platter with crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks. The flavors will have melded beautifully.
Nutritions are calculated per portion. These values provide an estimate for each serving when the entire recipe is divided into two portions. Keep in mind that the nutritional content may vary based on specific product brands and quantities used. For precise nutritional information, refer to product labels or consult a nutritionist.
