Vegan Macadamia Nut Cheese

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Vegan Macadamia Nut Cheese. An absolutely incredible recipe that is so easy to prepare. With a cream cheese like texture, use on bagels, crackers or my favorite, quesadillas. This recipe is absolutely incredible. I am still experimenting with this recipe, and have had some differences from batch to batch. I believe the best "cheese" is made from raw, unroasted macadamia nuts, as there is a bit less "nut" flavor. As with any recipe you need to adjust the seasonings. With this Vegan Macadamia Nut Cheese, the adjustments will be between the salt, lime juice and garlic. Variations: You don´t just have to use macadamia nuts. Follow the recipe for this Vegan Macadamia Nut Cheese and substitute the macadamia for almonds or cashews. For the photo, I use soy based bacon strips. A special thanks to my wife Liliana for this one. Thanks Liliana!!

Info

Time 19 minutes
Difficulty Very Easy
Servings 12

Ingredients

2 cups or 300 grams Macadamia Nuts, Raw are best Soaked in water over night
2 or 3 cloves Garlic
4 Tb. spoons Olive Oil
2 or 3 small limes Lime Juice We only have limes in Mexico, no lemons
1 Tablespoon Chives, fresh
1/2 teaspoon Salt adjust later as needed
3-4 Tbs. Water As needed for texture
7-8 Capers Optional ingredent

Vegan Macadamia Nut Cheese

Preparation

  1. Soak macadamia nuts in water overnight.
  2. Drain and put into your Vitamix.
  3. Add garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, chives and capers.
  4. Blend on a low speed until smooth. Add water as needed.
  5. Taste and adjust flavors, salt, lime juice and garlic.
  6.  When its “right” place into a bottle and store in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight for the flavors to meld.
  7. ENJOY…………..

Serving Suggestions

 This cheese works great as a replacement for cream cheese, in Mexican foods such as Quesadillas, Chili Rellenos, and Enchiladas, and with Italian recipes such as Cannelloni’s, Raviolis, or Pizza.
Please reply with comments, or if you find other recipe uses.