A game-changing option for those with dietary restrictions: nut-free, soy-free, and dairy-free cheese that effortlessly slices and grates. With its simplicity and versatility, this homemade vegan cheese is an excellent addition to any gathering, serving beautifully on a cheese platter, paired with crackers, or melted within a toasted sandwich. A game-changer for those living with dairy intolerance, this alternative offers a safe and delicious solution featuring ingredients often found in dairy-free cheese products. Enjoy a deliciously nut-free and soy-free vegan cheese experience at your next gathering with friends and family – no one left out!
Paprika Cheese [Vegan]
What a delightful treat! Here’s what you’ll need:
* 1/2 cup cashew cream (soaked overnight and blended with water until smooth)
* 1 tablespoon paprika
* 1 teaspoon lemon juice
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
For the Cheese:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup oats
- 1 cup sweet potato, steamed until soft
- One whole roasted red pepper, bathed in a tangy vinegar marinade.
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2.5 teaspoons of high-quality Celtic sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup water extra, for blending
For the Agar Agar Thickener:
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 2.5 tablespoons agar agar powder
Cultivating a Delicious Vegan Paprika Cheese Experience?
To create an authentic vegan paprika cheese, start by combining 1 cup of cashews with 1/2 cup of water in a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture resembles a creamy paste, then transfer it to a saucepan and heat it over medium flame until warm.
Next, add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir well to combine, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for approximately 10 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
Finally, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool slightly before transferring the vegan paprika cheese to a serving dish. Serve warm, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy the rich, tangy flavors of this plant-based delight!
- You’ll require a robust blender or food processor capable of tackling the key components.
- Layering the cheese: Add the cheese components in sequence to ensure a watery foundation at both the base and peak of the mixture. Adding this step allows the mixture to begin processing efficiently.
- Combine the ingredients to achieve a silky, uniform blend of creamy cheese. Add a pinch of flair?
- Set the cheese mixture aside to rest for a few minutes as you proceed with preparing the agar agar.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine equal parts of warm water and agar agar powder to initiate the gelation process.
- As the mixture reaches a rolling boil, maintain a vigorous stirring motion to prevent scorching; once the temperature subsides, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and continue stirring with persistence until the desired viscous, molasses-like texture is achieved.
- Immediately pouring the agar agar mixture into the cheese mixture in your blender or processor, blend for approximately 30 seconds to guarantee a homogeneous consistency.
- Place the blend into your preferred cheese shape(s).
- Carefully settle the mixture into each mold to achieve a uniformly flat top surface. This technique helps the cheese to lay flat when turned out, ensuring a neat presentation. If needed, utilize a spatula to evenly distribute the cheese mixture.
- Carefully place your molded cheeses into the refrigerator for a period of roughly thirty minutes to allow them to set, before gently turning them out onto your preferred serving plate.
Nutritional Information
Nutritional Information:
• Total Calories: 1,219
• Total Carbohydrates: 224g
• Total Fat: 11g
• Total Protein: 51g
• Total Sodium: 213mg
• Total Sugars: 29g
Per serving nutritional information:
Calories: 244
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fat: 2g
Protein: 10g
Sodium: 43mg
Sugar: 6g