Rosemary & Thyme Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight.⠀⠀
- 1/2 tsp salt⠀⠀
- 1/4 tsp black pepper⠀⠀
- 4 tbsp nutritional yeast⠀⠀
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar⠀⠀
- 1 tsp garlic powder⠀⠀
- 2 tbsp water⠀⠀
- 1 spring fresh rosemary, chopped⠀⠀
- 1 spring fresh thyme, chopped⠀⠀
- fresh thyme leaves to top ( optional)⠀⠀
- method:⠀⠀
- 3. add chopped rosemary and thyme and mix using a spatula or spoon until well combined.⠀⠀
Preparation
Place cashews in a bowl cover with cold water and soak overnight or for at least 6 hrs
Once cashews have soaked, thoroughly drain cashews and add to a food processor all ingredients except rosemary, thyme
Blend mixture until smooth
Add chopped rosemary and thyme and mix using a spatula or spoon until well combined
Place a mesh strainer or colander on top of a bowl or pot
Place a clean absorbent towel or cheesecloth on top
Add cheese mixture on top of your cheesecloth or towel
Gather the corners of your towel bring them together and gently twist them on the top to tighten your cheese and create a “ball”
Secure with an elastic or rubber band
Place in the refrigerator and set for at least 8-12hr or until the cheese is semi firm to the touch
Unwrap from cloth and invert to a serving plate
You can “sculpt” your cheese ball with you hands or cloth to your desired form at this point
Top cheese with fresh thyme florets and enjoy!⠀⠀