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Cream Cheese Spread

by | Feb 15, 2019 | Cheese (vegan), Recipes, Spreads & Dips

Ingredients:

1 can coconut milk

1 cup raw cashew nuts

1 tablespoon food yeast flakes 

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon honey

1 ½ teaspoons salt 

Directions:

Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend for at least 1 minute until smooth. Pour into a medium pot and bring to a boil on stove, stirring constantly. Pour into containers, cover, and chill to thicken.

Hint: Divide into smaller amounts and make several flavors before chilling.

Variations:

  • French onion spread: 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon beef-like seasoning.
  • Dill and chive spread: ¼ teaspoon dill weed, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or dried chives, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder.
  • Pimento cheese spread: blend into 1 cup Cream Cheese Spread , ¼ cup pimentos, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder.