Cashew Cheese Sauce

This sauce is amazingly cheese-like. It has a very hearty taste, and contains no soy, for those with soy allergies. Delicious and smooth, good for macaroni and "cheese" or as a dip or sauce.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 196 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rinse cashews under warm water. Place in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let soak for 10 minutes.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.