Cashew Cream Cheese
This Cashew Cream Cheese is a versatile and delicious alternative to traditional dairy-based spreads. Made with simple ingredients like cashews, garlic, and lemon, this spread is both nutritious and flavourful.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups raw cashews
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ lemon
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Boil the cashews for 15 minutes to soften them. Alternatively you can cover the cashews in cold water and soak overnight in the fridge. Both work the same!
- Drain the cashews and add to a blender or food processor with the rest of the ingredients. I personally find my blender blends a bit more smoothly than my food processor but my food processor still does an amazing job.
- Blend until super smooth. This may take a few minutes in my blender or up to 5 - 10 minutes to get it really smooth in my food processor. You'll probably need to stop and scrape down the sides a couple of times. If you're having trouble, add a few extra tablespoon of water to help move things around.
- You can enjoy right away but if you're after a thicker consistency, it will set and get thicker overnight in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 235mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
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