Vegan Baked Spiced Cashew Cheese
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Recipe type: appetizer
Cuisine: vegan, gluten-free
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Serves: 6
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked at least 4 hours
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbs tamari
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • water, added as needed
  • paprika
  • all-purpose seasoning blend
Instructions
  1. Drain and rinse cashews.
  2. Combine all ingredients (except paprika and seasoning blend) in blender or food processor until smooth. Add just enough water to help things blend smoothly.
  3. Line a strainer with cheesecloth. Pour cheese mixture over cheesecloth. Place in refrigerator and let sit overnight.
  4. Form mixture into round and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with paprika and seasoning blend.
  5. Bake for 40 minutes at 250°, until edges are firm and slightly darkened. Let cool before enjoying.
Recipe by The Colorful Kitchen at https://thecolorfulkitchen.com/2015/02/09/vegan-baked-herbed-cashew-cheese/