Baked herb cheese in cast iron skillet with parchment paper, served with tomato and cheese crostini on rustic wood table.

Herbed Cashew Cheese

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    From: Blissful Basil

    Cheese base
    1 cup cashews 
    2T fresh water
    2T nutritional yeast
    2T lemon juice
    1t white wine vinegar
    1 clove garlic
    ½ t sea salt
    black pepper to taste

    Herb add-ins
    ½ t basil
    ½ t oregano
    ½ t thyme

    Instructions:

    1. Soak cashews in water for 4-12 hours, drain and rinse.
    2. Add cashews and all other ingredients to food processor and blend till creamy (3-4 minutes).
    3. Transfer cheese base to a small bowl and add in herbs if you like. You can eat cheese as is or allow to age.
    4. Place mixture in a cheesecloth and twist till tight, suspend over a bowl using a colander to allow any excess water to escape.
    5. Refrigerate and serve.
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