Raw Cranberry Walnut Cashew Cheese
As my Christmas gift to you, I thought I would share one of the recipes from the Rawmazing Holiday Book. This is a great recipe for introducing people to raw foods at any of your holiday parties. Pictured with one of my favorite crackers, Almond Crackers with Tarragon (also from the book) this Cranberry Walnut Cashew Cheese with Thyme makes a great appetizer. No one will believe it’s raw!
The Rawmazing Holiday book is full of wonderful recipes based on all our traditional favorites from the holidays. You can order it here: Rawmazing Holidays.
Wishing all of you a wonderful holiday season!
Cranberry Walnut Cashew Cheese with Thyme
- 2 cups cashews
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon probiotics
- 1 cup chopped cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup or sweetener of your choice
- 1 teaspoon thyme 1 cup chopped walnuts
- Blend cashews, probiotics and water in high speed blender until smooth. Place in cheese cloth lined strainer, place weight on top and let cure for at least 24 hours.
- Remove from cheese cloth. Stir in chopped cranberries, thyme, and agave.
- Line 5” ring mold with walnuts. Spoon in cheese, top with more walnuts.
- Dehydrate for 12 hours, at 115. Remove ring and dehydrate at least another 6 hours.
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Chris wrote on December 25, 2011
Oh, wow, this looks amazing!
laara wrote on December 24, 2011
Just wanted to say we will all look forward to more gorgeous photos from you in 2012 …incredibly talented in many ways X
Susan wrote on December 23, 2011
You honestly can use any probiotic powder found at your health food store or coop. Some recipes I have done use rejuvalac but in this particular recipe I used the probiotic formula.
Colie L Simpkins wrote on December 23, 2011
Hello Susan,
Thank you for the Holiday wishs, and the same to you. Now on the Probiotic topic is this the same (“Garden of Life Primal Defense HSO Probiotic Fomual “) I can order online at Amazon.com? Is this what you are talking about to use in your Raw Cranberry Walnut Cheese recipe, and if not can you give me the link where you order from?
Colie
ben wrote on December 23, 2011
I’ve had success using apple cider vinegar (instead of probiotics) in my raw cheese recipes. Thanks, Susan; you are one of the most inventive raw chefs around.
Debra Raiche / Marty Aldinger wrote on December 23, 2011
What cracker recipe are you using with this cheese spread? Looks so nummy can’t wait to make it!!! Thanks
Grace wrote on December 23, 2011
Susan this looks absolutely delicious! I live in Dallas and I am determined to visit MN one day to take your classes. Do you offer a weekend series of classes that will teach properly dehydrating and also how to make more of the gourmet raw dishes? I am pretty good with the salads, smoothies, soups, etc. but need help with the more advanced stuff. Thanks for all your support with the raw food move.
April White wrote on December 23, 2011
Where can I purchase the 5″ rings?? for some of the recipes please?
Dot D. wrote on December 23, 2011
OK now…..Probiotics??? Please explain.
Susan wrote on December 23, 2011
It is a supplement that you can find at your health food store. It supports the healthy bacteria in your intestinal tract.