It’s been a busy few weeks of packing and moving house which has left little time for blogging! But, I have a few recipes that have been waiting to be recorded. Here is one that I have been using quite a bit! Super easy cashew cheese spread and cashew cheese sauce! So quick to whip up if you have a high-powered blender like a Vitamix or Blendtec (we use the latter). If you have a food processor, you will just need to soak the cashews for a few hours to get a smooth consistency. If you don’t mind it a bit grainer, then no need to soak!
Cashew Cheese Garlic Spread / Cashew Cheese Garlic Sauce
Yields: ~1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
1 cup raw cashews (No need to soak if you have a high powered blender like a Vitamix or Blendtec. To achieve the smooth consistency in a food processor, soak for 2 hours first)
2 cloves of garlic or 2 tsp garlic powder (less if you don’t like a strong garlic taste)
1/4 tsp citric acid
1/2 tsp salt
Up to 1/4 cup water for Spread consistency, 1/2 cup for Sauce consistency
Method
- Place cashews, garlic, citric acid, salt and half the quantity of water in blender/food processor.
- Blend until smooth and add more water to achieve desired consistency.
- Spread or drizzle on everything! On toast, sandwiches, salads, wraps, pizzas!
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