Sun-Dried Tomato Cashew Cheese Spread - Clean Green Simple

Name: Sun-Dried Tomato Cashew Cheese Spread - Clean Green Simple
Ingredients: How Do You Make Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Cashew Cheese?; Why You’ll Love This Recipe; Key Ingredients; Instructions; Serving Suggestions; Frequently Asked Questions; No cooking required — just soaking, blending, and optional chilling.; Serve it two ways — immediately as a soft spread, or chilled in a molded shape that holds together for slicing at a party or gathering.; Fully adjustable — add more nutritional yeast for stronger cheese flavor, more sun-dried tomatoes for more tartness, or more cream cheese or oil for a smoother texture.; Soft tofu works as a substitute for vegan cream cheese if you cannot find it.; Sun-dried tomatoes. Added gradually to the processed cashew paste. They provide tartness, umami, and the red color that makes this version distinct from a plain cashew cheese.; Nutritional yeast. The source of savory, cheesy flavor. Add more after tasting if you want a stronger cheese character.; Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. Provides acidity that mimics the tang of aged cheese. Both work, apple cider vinegar gives a slightly sharper result, lemon juice a brighter one.; Vegan cream cheese. Added last, this is what makes the finished cheese smooth and spreadable rather than dense and paste-like. Soft tofu works as a substitute.; Olive oil, garlic powder, and salt. The supporting flavor base.; Soak 2 cups of raw cashews in hot water for at least 30 minutes. Drain well.; Add the drained cashews to a food processor. Process, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed, until the cashews form a thick, cohesive paste that can be rolled into a ball.; Add the vegan cream cheese. Process until everything is thoroughly combined and the texture is smooth and creamy.; To serve immediately as a spread, transfer to a serving bowl and accompany with crackers and vegetables.; Rosemary herb crackers — the natural pairing for this spread; Raw vegetables including carrots, celery, and cucumber; Spread on sandwiches and wraps in place of dairy cheese; Serve alongside a full cheese board with olives, fruit, and crusty bread; Author; Recent Posts; How to Cut Dragon Fruit - June 16, 2026; Choosing the Best Vegan Protein Powder for Everyday Cooking - June 12, 2026; How to Slice, Dice, and Cut a Tomato - June 5, 2026

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Ingredients

How Do You Make Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Cashew Cheese?
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Key Ingredients
Instructions
Serving Suggestions
Frequently Asked Questions
No cooking required — just soaking, blending, and optional chilling.
Serve it two ways — immediately as a soft spread, or chilled in a molded shape that holds together for slicing at a party or gathering.
Fully adjustable — add more nutritional yeast for stronger cheese flavor, more sun-dried tomatoes for more tartness, or more cream cheese or oil for a smoother texture.
Soft tofu works as a substitute for vegan cream cheese if you cannot find it.
Sun-dried tomatoes. Added gradually to the processed cashew paste. They provide tartness, umami, and the red color that makes this version distinct from a plain cashew cheese.
Nutritional yeast. The source of savory, cheesy flavor. Add more after tasting if you want a stronger cheese character.
Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. Provides acidity that mimics the tang of aged cheese. Both work, apple cider vinegar gives a slightly sharper result, lemon juice a brighter one.
Vegan cream cheese. Added last, this is what makes the finished cheese smooth and spreadable rather than dense and paste-like. Soft tofu works as a substitute.
Olive oil, garlic powder, and salt. The supporting flavor base.
Soak 2 cups of raw cashews in hot water for at least 30 minutes. Drain well.
Add the drained cashews to a food processor. Process, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed, until the cashews form a thick, cohesive paste that can be rolled into a ball.
Add the vegan cream cheese. Process until everything is thoroughly combined and the texture is smooth and creamy.
To serve immediately as a spread, transfer to a serving bowl and accompany with crackers and vegetables.
Rosemary herb crackers — the natural pairing for this spread
Raw vegetables including carrots, celery, and cucumber
Spread on sandwiches and wraps in place of dairy cheese
Serve alongside a full cheese board with olives, fruit, and crusty bread
Author
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