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Cashew Cheese Sauce

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This creamy cashew cheese sauce is rich, velvety, and packed with savory flavor. Perfect for drizzling over pasta, vegetables, nachos, or using as a dairy-free dip.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (140 grams) raw cashew nuts
  • 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 small clove garlic
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika or chipotle powder
  • ¾ to 1 cup (180 ml to 240 ml) dairy-free milk, unflavoured and unsweetened

Instructions

  1. Place the cashews in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak for 15 minutes.
  2. Drain the cashews and add them to a blender along with the nutritional yeast, vinegar, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and ¾ cup dairy-free milk.
  3. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Add more milk gradually as needed to reach your desired consistency.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Notes

  • Use chipotle powder instead of smoked paprika for a spicier flavor.
  • This sauce thickens slightly when chilled; add a splash of milk to loosen before reheating.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Great served with pasta, baked potatoes, vegetables, or tacos.

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