Image for illustration onlyVegan Cream Cheese
Cooking With KidsA gentle simmer develops flavour gradually and keeps the texture controlled rather than breaking the ingredients apart. This sauce harmonises hints of smoked paprika and jalapeño for a refined piquancy, serving as an ideal accompaniment for crisp nachos, fresh crudités, or as an elegant finish to pasta dishes and savoury bakes.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Instructions
1Soak the cashews in boiling water for at least 5 minutes, then drain and drain in cold water.
2Put the soaked cashews, 1 cup of vegetable milk, nutritional yeast, lemon or lime juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and dried tomatoes into the box of a food processor. Process until a smooth mixture is obtained.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 445
- Protein
- 14.3g
- Carbs
- 30.5g
- Sugar
- 11.8g
Recommended Equipment & Products
- Food processor
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Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
Increase nutritional yeast for a stronger cheese flavour. Add more plant-based milk if the dip is too thick.
Culinary reasoning
A gentle simmer develops flavour gradually and keeps the texture controlled rather than breaking the ingredients apart. This sauce harmonises hints of smoked paprika and jalapeño for a refined piquancy, serving as an ideal accompaniment for crisp nachos, fresh crudités, or as an elegant finish to pasta dishes and savoury bakes.
