How to Make Vegan Cheese

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Soak the cashews overnight.. Drain and rinse the cashews.. Place the cashews into a food processor with all of the ingredients.

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Steps

1

Soak the cashews overnight.

Step 1

Soak the cashews overnight.

2

Drain and rinse the cashews.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the cashews.

3

Place the cashews into a food processor with all of the ingredients.

Step 3

Place the cashews into a food processor with all of the ingredients.

4

Blend the ingredients together for 5 minutes until creamy.

Step 4

Blend the ingredients together for 5 minutes until creamy.

5

Wrap the cheese with 2 layers of cheesecloth.

Step 5

Wrap the cheese with 2 layers of cheesecloth.

6

Refrigerate the cheese for 6 to 12 hours.

Step 6

Refrigerate the cheese for 6 to 12 hours.

7

Unwrap the cheese, then coat it with chopped dill, if desired.

Step 7

Unwrap the cheese, then coat it with chopped dill, if desired.

8

Serve the cheese, and refrigerate it after 1 to 2 hours.

Step 8

Serve the cheese, and refrigerate it after 1 to 2 hours.

9

Place the cashews into a food processor.

Step 9

Place the cashews into a food processor.

10

Add the yeast, salt, and garlic powder.

Step 10

Add the yeast, salt, and garlic powder.

11

Blend the ingredients until they form a grainy powder.

Step 11

Blend the ingredients until they form a grainy powder.

12

Store the cheese in an airtight container in the fridge.

Step 12

Store the cheese in an airtight container in the fridge.

13

Soak the cashew nuts overnight.

Step 13

Soak the cashew nuts overnight.

14

Drain and rinse the cashews.

Step 14

Drain and rinse the cashews.

15

Place the cashews, yeast, and lemon juice into a food processor.

Step 15

Place the cashews, yeast, and lemon juice into a food processor.

16

Blend the ingredients until everything is smooth.

Step 16

Blend the ingredients until everything is smooth.

17

Scoop the cheese into a bowl.

Step 17

Scoop the cheese into a bowl.

18

Cover and refrigerate the cheese for 1 hour.

Step 18

Cover and refrigerate the cheese for 1 hour.

19

Use the cheese within 3 to 4 days.

Step 19

Use the cheese within 3 to 4 days.

20

Cook the cashews for 10 to 15 minutes to soften them.

Step 20

Cook the cashews for 10 to 15 minutes to soften them.

21

Drain and rinse the cashews.

Step 21

Drain and rinse the cashews.

22

Place the cashews and remaining ingredients into a food processor.

Step 22

Place the cashews and remaining ingredients into a food processor.

23

Blend the ingredients until the cheese is smooth.

Step 23

Blend the ingredients until the cheese is smooth.

24

Cook the cheese over medium-high heat for about 5 to 6 minutes.

Step 24

Cook the cheese over medium-high heat for about 5 to 6 minutes.

25

Serve the cheese hot, and store any leftovers in the fridge.

Step 25

Serve the cheese hot, and store any leftovers in the fridge.

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