How to Make Cashew Cheese Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cashew cheese sauce is a delicious and versatile alternative to traditional dairy-based cheese sauces. Made from raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and seasonings, this creamy and rich sauce is perfect for drizzling over steamed veggies, mixing in with pasta, or using as a dip for your favorite snacks.

One of the best things about cashew cheese sauce is that it is incredibly easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients. Whether you follow a vegan lifestyle, have a dairy allergy...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 2 cups water, or more as needed
  • 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons classic deli mustard (such as Grey Poupon®)
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • Rinse cashews under warm water. Place in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let soak for 10 minutes.
  • Combine 2 cups water, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, and mustard in a blender or food processor. Blend on high for 1 minute. Add soaked cashews and blend on high until smooth, 1 1/2 minutes or longer. Transfer to a medium saucepan.
  • Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until sauce thickens, 5 to 7 minutes. Add more water if needed to reach desired consistency. Season with black pepper.
  • Nutrition

    196 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 160mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 286mg