Cranberry Cashew Cheese, Vegan + Gluten-Free
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Recipe type: appetizer
Cuisine: vegan
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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
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries, chopped
Instructions
  1. Drain and rinse cashews.
  2. Combine all ingredients (except cranberries) 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 two rolls. Spread dried cranberries on a plate and rotate the cheese rolls. Use your hands to pack everything together. Place rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  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/2015/04/13/cranberry-cashew-cheese-vegan-gluten-free/