cashew cheese

Vegan dairy substitute

Cashew cheese is a dairy-free cheese substitute made primarily from cashews, typically blended with water, nutritional yeast, and seasonings.

The nuts' high fat content and mild flavor make them well-suited for mimicking the texture and richness of dairy cheese.

Cashew cheese appears in various forms—soft spreads, firm sliceable blocks, or creamy sauces—and is popular among vegans and the lactose-intolerant: I made a cashew cheese sauce for the pasta.

Related

spread · nuts · plant-based · nut milk · plant milk · fermented · tangy · crackers · artisan · cultured · smooth · dip · raw · blended · soaked · nutritional yeast · garlic · herbs

Categories
Opposites
dairy versus plant-based

cashew cheesecow's milk cheese

Cheese from cattle

goat cheese · cheddar · brie · mozzarella · parmesan

processed/substitute versus traditional/authentic

cashew cheeseartisan cheese

Handcrafted dairy product

aged cheese · raw milk cheese · Parmigiano-Reggiano

Family

cashew, cheese, cashews, cheeses, cheesed, cheesy, cheesier, cheesiest, cheesiness

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G