Herby Cashew Cream Cheese [vegan]

If you’re looking for a creamy, flavour-packed alternative to traditional cheese, this herby cashew cream cheese is a must-try. It’s rich, tangy, and bursting with fresh herbs, making it perfect for spreading on toast, crackers, or sandwiches. Made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients, it’s an easy and delicious recipe.

Herby Cashew Cream Cheese: Vegan Spread or Dip

Creamy, smooth, and packed with flavour, this herby cashew cream cheese is a delicious plant-based alternative to traditional dairy spreads. Whether you are spreading it on toast, bagels, or crackers, using it as a dip for fresh veggies, or even adding a dollop to soups and salads, it is incredibly versatile. I love spreading it on warm, crusty bread in the winter, while in summer, it’s a perfect companion for a vibrant veggie platter or picnic spread.

Made with soaked cashews blended to perfection, this spread gets its bright, herby flavour from a mix of chives, parsley, and basil, plus a zesty kick from garlic and lemon juice. It has a mild off-white hue from the natural colour of cashews, and you can easily tweak the recipe to suit your taste, adding more garlic for extra punch, boosting the nutritional yeast for a cheesier flavour, or experimenting with different herbs.

Not only is this cashew cream cheese super easy to make, but it’s also a great addition to your meal prep routine. If, like me, you sometimes struggle with digesting dairy, you will find this version much gentler on the stomach. While it is made with wholesome, plant-based ingredients, it’s still rich in healthy fats, so enjoy it in moderation.

Stored in an airtight container, this herby cashew cream cheese will keep fresh in the fridge for up to four days.

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Herby Cashew Cream Cheese [vegan]

Silky smooth and extra creamy, this herby cashew cream cheese is perfect for spreading on toasts, crackers or bagels. It also makes a very tasty dip for raw vegetables.

5 from 1 vote

DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, Raw Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Dips & Spreads

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Calories 72 kcal

Equipment

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Blender

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Ingredients

 

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• 150 g raw unsalted cashews
• 1 large garlic clove
• 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp finely chopped chives
• 1 Tbsp finely chopped parsley
• 1 Tbsp finely chopped basil

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Instructions

 

• Put cashew in a bowl. Cover with water. Leave to soak for at least 4 hours to overnight. (alternatively cover the cashews with boiling water. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes.
  150 g raw unsalted cashews
• Drain the cashews. Place them in a blender with grated garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, water, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  1 large garlic clove, 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, 3 Tbsp water, 1/2 tsp salt
• Add finely chopped herbs. Mix until well blender. This herby cashew cream cheese will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
  2 Tbsp finely chopped chives, 1 Tbsp finely chopped parsley, 1 Tbsp finely chopped basil

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 99mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg

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