Raw Vegan Goat Cheese Dip
I was inspired by the idea of this recipe on Pinterest (now, for the life of me, I cannot find it!) a while back and have been brewing on an idea of how to translate it into a non-dairy version without the soy. This is the beauty of raw foods–anything can happen with a scoop of cashews. Even cheese…
Raw Vegan Goat Cheese Dip Recipe
Soy, gluten, dairy-free
INGREDIENTS
For Nut Cheese:
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1/2 c. raw cashews, soaked for 2-3 hours, drained
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juice of 1/2 lemon
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1/3 c. water
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1 Tb coconut oil
- 1 tsp raw apple cider vinegar
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pinch of salt
For Basil Pesto:
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1 c. basil leaves
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2 garlic cloves
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1/3 c. pine nuts
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olive oil
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1 tsp salt
- In a food processor, combine all ingredients together.
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1/2 c. sun-dried tomatoes
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extra pine nuts to top with
DIRECTIONS
- Take both small glass ramekins and line with plastic wrap. Don’t skip this step. Trust me. I learned the hard way.
- In a high-speed blender, blend all of the nut cheese ingredients until smooth. Place part of the mixture into lined ramekins.
- Add pesto layer on top. Top with sun-dried tomatoes. Layer with remaining cheese.
- Refrigerate for several hours until set. You can also freeze it.
- Line a small appetizer plate with olive oil and dust with dried basil. Set 1 cheese block onto place, take off plastic wrap carefully, drizzle with oil and herbs, and top with pine nuts.
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What would this be like without the coconut oil? Or, is there anything I could substitute that is not high in saturated fat? Or, where can I buy a single tablespoon of coconut oil, since I would not use it for anything else, and the rest of the jar would sit there for years until I threw it away.
That would be great if you could buy oil by the tablespoon 🙂 Unfortunately, there really isn’t another oil to use. Despite it being high is saturated fat, it’s still a very good oil for you. But I completely understand if you are trying to watch your cholesterol. With that said, just omit the oil and use a little more cashews. I think that might work out just fine 🙂
The fat in coconut oil is healthy fat. Used sparingly it’s nothing to be feared
You can buy coconut oil, use a tablespoon for the recipe, and use the rest on your skin as a moisturizer and conditioner! It is an excellent emollient and very beneficial for your skin. My doctor recommended that I use it daily after my shower. Also, some people use it as a hair conditioner, but it’s to difficult to remove it from my hair. Just a thought. =)
Here is an article I think you might find rather enlightening and interesting.
http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-oils/organic-coconut-oil/health-benefits-of-coconut-oil.html
will cheese cloth work for step 1?
No cheese cloth necessary but if you don’t have plastic wrap, go ahead and use it 🙂
This was delicious – any recommendation for a raw cracker recipe to accompany?
So glad that you enjoyed this recipe! I wish I had a dehydrator so I could create a good raw cracker but if you check this link out, I think you might be very pleased:
http://www.rawmazing.com/category/recipes/raw-crackers-and-breads/
I LOVE Susan’s recipes too! I have both Rawmazing and Fork & Beans bookmarked on my tool bar, side-by-side. You both RAWK!!! :-9 Still can’t wait to try this recipe!!
This is just screaming for me to have a fancy party and serve this! This is totally my kind of appetizer!
Amazing. That is all.
I haven’t seen a recipe for vegan goat cheese before. I’m excited to try it!!
Oh, sandwiching a pungent pesto inside the cashew cheese is such a good idea! I may have to bust this one out for my next party. 🙂
Gorgeous! And also gorgeous. I want to throw a party just so I can serve this! 🙂
*standing ovation*
I hope to try making this in the next few weeks.
Gorgeous. This could be the centerpiece of an hors d’oeuvres display. Delicious looking, too.
Well… of course, it’s adorable and yummy looking but since I can’t eat tomatoes I may just have to pair it with some meltable mozzarella in folded over pizza dough and have a calzone for lunch. When will you be here? You’re bringing the wine, right?
This is seriously epic! Totally being bookmarked!
this looks DELICIOUS!!!! i need to make this and eat it all in one sitting! ps- i think i have the same ramekins!
wow! interesting! It looks amazing!
Yummy! I absolutely LOVE your site! I just want to lick the screen sometimes when I see your yummy creations! ❤
Thank you so much Jackie (the girl that sits next to my mommy at work). Ha! Love it. I really appreciate this comment! Give my mom a hug for me next time you see her please 🙂 xo
Of course! I tell everyone about you and f & b. 🙂 Jackie and I will have to see if we can get our hands on some raw cashews and make this. It looks soooo good!
XOXOXO
oh yeah.. i wanna i dig right in there!! yum!!
Wowzers! Just the vegan recipe I need to knock the socks of my cheese loving Mother-In-Law!
holy crap, girl. you cray – in a good way.
And in a bad way sometimes too 😉
Looks sooo good! I can’t wait to try it!!
Oh YEAH!! Now THAT’s what I’m talking about!! :-9
This looks exactly like the real thing!:)
Was it Spabettie’s? I’ve got hers pinned. Now I’ve got yours pinned, too! Whee!
It wasn’t. It was someone I had never heard of and now I can’t find it! Arg!
Wow! This is incredible! What a fantastic idea. I cannot wait to make this!
I used to make this exact thing with goat cheese. It was pretty much my signature party dish. Haven’t had it in so long. I’ve made nut cheese before, but didn’t think to put it together with the basil and sun dried tomatoes. Duh!
Oh man! This is beautiful, I cannot wait to give it a try. I think I have all of the ingredients so I may even make this tomorrow. Thank you do much for posting this!
That looks utterly amazing! I am hoping to give vegan, gluten-free and even sugar-free eating a go post-pregnancy and I can’t wait to try some of your amazing creations. I am floored by your creativity! 🙂
that cheese all set on the plate looks amazing. i need all of the cheese and more and a load of crackers with it!
Oh Cara this looks and sounds so good! I am pinning this one now, I want to make this soon! 🙂