Cashew Cheese Log

This Vegan Cashew Cheese Log is a rich, creamy, and flavourful plant-based alternative to traditional cheese, perfect for a holiday spread or special occasion. Made with soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and garlic, this dairy-free cheese has a tangy, savoury taste. It’s shaped into a log and rolled in a festive coating of crunchy pistachios and sweet, tart cranberries, creating a delightful contrast of textures and flavours. Serve it drizzled with honey and accompanied with crackers, fresh fruit, or veggies for an elegant, crowd-pleasing appetiser that’s entirely vegan and gluten-free!

Organic Cashew Nuts 1kg (Sussex Wholefoods)

300g Cashews

Organic Dried Cranberries 500g (Sussex Wholefoods)

70g Cranberries

Pistachios, No Salt 500g (Sussex Wholefoods)

60g Pistachios

Organic Yeast Flakes 500g (Sussex Wholefoods)

3tbsp Nutritional Yeast

Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 500g (Sussex Wholefoods)

4tbsp Coconut Oil

Organic Garlic Powder 100g (Sussex Wholefoods)

1tsp Garlic Powder

Organic Thyme Leaves 50g (Sussex Wholefoods)

1tsp Thyme

Organic Rosemary 50g (Sussex Wholefoods)

1tsp Rosemary

Fine Pink Himalayan Salt 1kg (Sussex Wholefoods)

0.5tsp Salt

Organic Lemon Juice 200ml (Biona)

4tbsp Lemon Juice

Organic Unpasteurised Japanese White Miso Paste 270g (Clearspring)

3tsp White Miso Paste

Greek Wildflower Honey 500g (Melissa)

Honey or Maple Syrup to drizzle

Method

Cover cashews with boiling water and leave to stand for at least 1 hour.
Drain the cashews.
Place cashews, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, coconut oil, white miso paste, garlic, and salt in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Add rosemary and thyme and blend until mixed in.
Scoop the mixture onto a baking paper and form a log. Twist the sides and place in the fridge for 3 hours.
Chop your cranberries and pistachios and mix on a plate.
Remove your cashew log from the fridge and cover in fruit & nut mix.
Serve immediately or keep in the fridge until you’re ready o serve.
Drizzle with honey or maple syrup and serve with grissini or crackers.