VEGAN CASHEW CREAM CHEESE

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Vegan cream cheese made with cashews.

Provided by DanaC

Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegan

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 ½ cups unsalted raw cashews
½ cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

Place cashews in a bowl. Add hot water to cover; soak for 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a blender.
Add 1/2 cup water, lemon juice, vinegar, and salt; blend until creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides every now and then. Stir in chives.
Serve right away or let chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 101.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g