Description
Carli's Bee Cheese is a creamy, vegan cheese made from soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and agar agar, offering a smooth texture and subtle tang, perfect as a spread or salad topping.
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw cashews, soaked for at least 4 hours
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water (or more as needed for consistency)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon agar agar powder
Instructions
- Soak the cashews in water for at least 4 hours to soften them. Drain and rinse the cashews after soaking.
- In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add about 1/4 cup of water and blend until smooth and creamy, adding more water if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
- Meanwhile, dissolve the agar agar powder in 1/4 cup of water in a small saucepan. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and becomes clear. This process usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the agar mixture has thickened, slowly pour it into the blended cashew mixture while continuing to blend, making sure everything is well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a mold or bowl of your choice and let it cool in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours or until it sets.
Notes
- Soaking cashews helps to soften them, making the cheese creamier.
- You can adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.
- This cheese can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days in an airtight container.
- Customize the flavor with herbs like thyme, basil, or smoked paprika for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
