Recipe Directions
- 1. Throw all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
- 2. Blend. This recipe can be a bit of a @#$#$% when blending, so if you're having trouble getting the mixture to mix properly, turn your high-speed blender off and insert a spatula down one side to let a pocket of air down near the blades. Then remove the spatula, put the lid back on and continue blending--going from slow all the way up to fast again. You can also add a bit more water (mentioned above) but I try not to add any more water than three additional tablespoons because I like to keep the texture more on the thick side.
- 3. Serve. I usually use right away, as a dip, on top of broccoli, on top of a raw veggie burger patty.
- 4. Refrigerate leftovers. Leftover raw cheese sauce will keep for up to four days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
By The Rawtarian This raw cheese sauce recipe is one of the most frequently made savory recipes in my raw kitchen.
Fresh out of the VItamix when it's a bit warm, it's nice and runny - and perfect for serving over broccoli. (When serving over brocolli drop the raw cheese sauce from a spoon.)
When refrigerated, this raw cheese sauce becomes a bit firmer - more like raw cheez whiz! Perfect for spreading on raw bread, on top of a raw veggie or much more.
Want to know more about raw cheese sauce? Listen to The Raw Food Podcast, Episode 10, where I dish everything I know about raw cheese!
Another handy tip - got leftover raw cheese sauce and aren't sure what to do with it? Dehydrate it until it becomes nice and crispy. Crumble it up and you now have raw parmesan cheese that can be stored in a glass jar in your pantry! Lovely as a soup or salad topper.
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Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Carbohydrates.
- This recipe provides you with 100% of your daily Riboflavin, and Vitamin B6.
- This recipe is a good source of Protein, and Iron.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Vitamin K.
Amounts per 81 g (3 oz) suggested serving
| Name | Amount | % Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 257 | 10 % |
| Protein | 10 g | 17 % |
| Fat | 20 g | 25 % |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g | 4 % |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 7 % |
| Sugars | 2.9 g | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 2 % |
| Iron | 3 mg | 24 % |
| Sodium | 395 mg | 17 % |
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Comments and Reviews
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dina
Feb 08, 2015
Deanna, just make the sauce without the yeast, it tastes delicous however ;)
The Rawtarian
Feb 10, 2015
It'll be a bit bland, but still useful. Also, maybe consider adding some onion powder (2 teaspoons perhaps) for a bit of flavor
The Rawtarian
Sep 30, 2014
Aww, thank you, Deanna! :)
patvoss
Aug 10, 2014
patvoss's Review
Raw cheese sauce
I absolutely could not believe how good this is! Next to the jar of alfredo sauce in the fridge is the raw cheese sauce. These will be staples going forward.
The Rawtarian
Aug 12, 2014
Pat, you've been busy!!
april francom
Jul 12, 2014
Okay, I made this again for the second night in a row except this time I added a little garlic powder and pepper and made it as a mac and cheese! It was delicious!!
The Rawtarian
Jul 12, 2014
Nice way to liven it up, April! Yum! :)
april francom
Jul 11, 2014
I just made this raw cheese sauce tonight and it was AMAZING!!!! Thank you so much!
The Rawtarian
Jul 12, 2014
You are very welcome, April! I'm glad the cheese sauce hit the spot!
Galina
Jul 09, 2014
Hi, can I use something else instead of the yeast???
The Rawtarian
Jul 28, 2014
Hi Galina, Not really, there is no good substitution for the nutritional yeast in this recipe.
Sarah S
Jun 25, 2014
Hi just wondering how long I could store this sauce in the fridge for? Thanks :-)
The Rawtarian
Jul 06, 2014
Hi Sarah,
4 days in fridge is good. It will solidify a bit, kinda like cream cheese
Reena
Jun 12, 2014
Reena's Review
Raw cheese sauce
Wow, the taste was amazing,and then using the same sauce for Mac & Cheese, HEAVEN!!!! Thanks heaps, really enjoying eating all the bad food the healthy way, love it...
The Rawtarian
Jun 12, 2014
Hi Reena! Glad you're lovin' the cheese sauce! :)
Linda E
Apr 25, 2014
Oh my good Lord! This is my first time trying cashew cheese sauce and BOY was this good. Doesn't get any easier; perfect for me. I cut the recipe to one third.
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The Rawtarian
Apr 25, 2014
Hi Linda! I aim to please! :) (and thanks!)
Derk
Apr 23, 2014
Derk's Review
Raw cheese sauce
Made the cheese, delicious on potatoes and vegetables. Great recipe.
The Rawtarian
Apr 25, 2014
Awesome! :) Thanks!
Derk
Apr 21, 2014
Do I need to soak the cashews first?
The Rawtarian
May 11, 2014
Hi Derk!
No need to soak :)
Derk
Apr 21, 2014
Nevermind I just saw the other post.
The Rawtarian
Apr 23, 2014
No worries. Glad you found the answer you were looking for, Derk!
Taylor Brenneise
Apr 11, 2014
Do you soak the cashews first or just totally raw?
The Rawtarian
Apr 11, 2014
Hi Taylor,
Nope, no need to soak (unless your blender is really crappy) :)
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