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Cashew ricotta in a dish with toast and tomatoes.

Creamy Cashew Ricotta

Creamy, smooth with just the right amount of salty-sweetness, this homemade cashew ricotta is simple to make with whole ingredients.
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Course: Sides and Condiments
Cuisine: Vegan
Diet: Gluten Free | Vegan
Prep Time: 5 minutes
soaking time: 2 hours
Servings: 10
Calories: 119kcal
Author: Amanda Logan

Equipment

  • blender or food processor

Ingredients 

  • cups raw cashews
  • ½ cup dairy-free milk or water
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • ½ tsp garlic powder optional
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  • Soak cashew in water overnight or for at least 2 hours. For a sweet cheat, you can soak your cashews in boiling water for 10 minutes. 
  • Drain your cashews really well. 
  • Throw the ingredients into a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Taste and adjust flavours to your liking. 
  • Store in the fridge covered for up to 5 days.

Notes

If I am making this ricotta specifically to go in a sweet dish, I sometimes leave the garlic out. The onion powder has a slight sweetness to it, so I generally always use it.
Storage
Your homemade cashew ricotta will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for 5-6 days. Alternatively, you can transfer it to a freezer safe container and freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the fridge for 24 hours or at room temperature for a few hours.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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