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    Quick and Easy Cashew Cheese Sauce

    January 22, 2023 by Kristy @ Plant N' Spice Leave a Comment

    cashew cheese sauce in a small jar, raw cashews, nutritional yeast in a small ramekin and lemon on a white surface

    Easy and cheesy cashew cheese sauce makes your meals creamy and delicious without any dairy. Quick to make using a few simple ingredients, it is an excellent addition to pasta, rice dishes, potatoes, sandwiches and many more!

    cashew cheese sauce in a small jar, raw cashews, nutritional yeast in a small ramekin and lemon on a white surface

    This cashew cheese sauce it's so rich and creamy that you won't believe it is vegan. I have used this recipe for so long on pasta dishes, sandwiches, nachos, drizzled over fries and many more.

    If you are following me on any social media platform or reading my blog for a while, you know I am obsessed with creamy and cheesy recipes. Cream and cheese are one of the best combinations! Am I right?

    Speaking about cream and cheese, have you seen these super delicious recipes? Pasta with Vegan Cream Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes, Vegan Pasta Bake, Vegan Cauliflower Casserole with Meat-free Mince. If not, go and check them out!

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    • Why you will love this cheese sauce
    • What you will need to make cashew cheese sauce
    • how to make cashew cheese sauce
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • Quick and Easy Cashew Cheese Sauce Recipe
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    The last time I tested a new recipe, I used this cheese sauce as one of the meal's main ingredients, and it turned out super tasty, so why not share this super simple and easy recipe with you?

    If you are vegan or need to avoid dairy but love cheese, this recipe is for you! It's so delicious, and since it only requires a little time to make, it is one of my favourite recipes or ingredient in my kitchen. You will love it!

    This cheese sauce is not only super delicious but also silky, smooth and rich. It is one of the best I've ever had. Once you try it, you'll love it too.

    cashew cheese sauce on a spoon and in a small jar, raw cashews, nutritional yeast in a small ramekin and lemon on a white surface

    Why you will love this cheese sauce

    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Healthy
    • Creamy and delicious
    • Silky and smooth
    • Versatile ( you can use for so many different recipes )
    • Easy and quick to make ( soaking the cashews would take a few hours or overnight )

    What you will need to make cashew cheese sauce

    cashew cheese sauce ingredients, lemon, nutritional yeast, salt and garlic powder in a ramekin, soaked cashews in a white bowl and dairy-free milk in a measuring jug
    • raw cashews-soaked overnight or for 20 minutes in boiled water
    • dairy-free milk or water
    • salt
    • nutritional yeast
    • garlic powder
    • lemon juice

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Use this sauce on pizza, and pasta, drizzle it on fries, nachos or tacos, spread it on sandwiches or use it for mac n cheese. It's so versatile. You can use it for different recipes; the sky is the limit.

    cashew cheese in a creamy bowl, a creamy kitchen towel, lemon, raw cashews and nutritional yeast in a ramekin on a white surface

    how to make cashew cheese sauce

    1. First, soak the cashews overnight or for at least two hours in water. If you are short of time, add the nuts to a bowl of boiled water and set it aside for 20 minutes.
    2. Once they are soaked, drain and rinse them.
    3. Then place the cashews with the rest of the ingredients into a food processor or blender and mix until smooth.
    4. The consistency depends on the recipe you make it for.
    5. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. If you like, add fresh herbs for flavouring. Or make it spicy by adding some sriracha and red chilli flakes.
    6. Serve. Enjoy!
    cashews, nutritional yeast, dairy-free milk and salt in a blender

    Storage

    In the fridge, you can store this sauce in an airtight container for up to 5 days. It will thicken, so you might need to add water to thin it up.

    Top tip

    To make the sauce super creamy, soak the cashews overnight or for at least two hours in water. However, if you are short on time, 20 minutes in boiled water will do too.
    Use unsweetened dairy-free milk to make the sauce. You don't need any sweetness in your cashew cheese. You can add water instead of dairy-free milk. I tried both, and it was delicious either way.

    cashew cheese in a creamy bow and on a spoonl, a creamy kitchen towel, lemon, raw cashews and nutritional yeast in a ramekin on a white surface

    If you try this recipe, take a photo of your creation, and please tag me on Instagram @plantnspice #plantnspice because I love seeing your remakes!

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    Quick and Easy Cashew Cheese Sauce Recipe


    • Author: Kristy @ Plant N' Spice
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    Easy and cheesy cashew cheese sauce makes your meals creamy and delicious without any dairy. Quick to make using a few simple ingredients, it is an excellent addition to pasta, rice dishes, potatoes, sandwiches and many more!


    Ingredients

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    • 200g / 7 oz raw cashews-soaked overnight or for 20 minutes in boiled water
    • 150 ml / 5.3 oz dairy-free milk or water
    • salt to taste
    • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 2 tbsp lemon juice

    Instructions

    1. First, soak the cashews overnight or for at least two hours in water. If you are short of time, add the nuts to a bowl of boiled water and set it aside for 20 minutes.
    2. Once they are soaked, drain and rinse them.
    3. Then place the cashews with the rest of the ingredients into a food processor or blender and mix until smooth.
    4. The consistency depends on the recipe you make it for.
    5. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. If you like, add fresh herbs for flavouring. Or make it spicy by adding some sriracha and red chilli flakes. 
    6. Serve. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Use unsweetened dairy-free milk to make the sauce. You don't need any sweetness in your cashew cheese. You can add water instead of dairy-free milk.

    To make the sauce super creamy, soak the cashews overnight or for at least two hours in water. However, if you are short on time, 20 minutes in boiled water will do too.

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes

    Keywords: cashew cheese sauce, cheese sauce, sauces

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