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    Dairy-Free Horseradish Cheese to Spice Up Your Vegan Cheese Board

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    By Alisa Fleming on November 3, 2022 Appetizers, Cheese Subs, Dairy-Free Recipes

    Back when Chef Jason Wyrick published a vegan magazine, he shared this recipe for dairy-free horseradish cheese with us. He said, “This is a take on a cheese I used to enjoy in the old days. It is creamier than the traditional cheddar I used to have, but the flavor is spot on.”

    Dairy-Free Horseradish Cheese Recipe - delicious, flavorful, vegan, soy-free, gluten-free, plant-based alternative!

    Dairy-Free Horseradish Cheese to Spice Up Your Vegan Cheese Board

    We originally published this vegan horseradish cheese recipe in our news section. Now, we’re updating it and giving it a home in our recipe section. I’ve also added some more details and have answers to FAQs.

    What is Agar? Is there a Substitute?

    Agar powder is a seaweed extract that is a little gelatinous and helps to thicken this cheese alternative. It’s sometimes referred to as a plant-based gelatin. You can usually find it at natural food stores, or you can order it online. It’s shelf-stable and available on Amazon, Vitacost, Lucky Vitamin, and iHerb. You can substitute gelatin, if you aren’t vegetarian. In a pinch, you can omit it, and make this into a soft cheese alternative or spread, instead.

    Can I Use Other Nuts?

    Jason chooses a combination of cashews and Brazil nuts for their flavor and creaminess. If needed, you can use all cashews, or substitute another creamy nut, like blanched almonds. The taste will be a little different.

    How Spicy is this Dairy-Free Horseradish Cheese?

    According to Jason, it is very mild, with a horseradish background. He likes it on a bagel sandwich with nice crunch lettuce, and tomato slices. But he does have a warning. Horseradish comes from the same family as cabbage and mustard. People who tolerate heat from peppers well, sometimes do not tolerate heat from mustard or horseradish well.

    Special Diet Notes: Dairy-Free Horseradish Cheese

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, and paleo-friendly.

    Dairy-Free Horseradish Cheese
     
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    Prep time
    20 mins
    Cook time
    5 mins
    Total time
    25 mins
     
    Please note that the Prep time is hands-on time only. This is a great make-ahead recipe since it needs time to chill in the refrigerator, and can actually be made a day or two in advance. You can speed up the prep time a little by putting the water on to boil while you grind the nuts.
    Author: Chef Jason Wyrick
    Recipe type: Appetiser
    Cuisine: American
    Serves: 2 medium blocks or rounds
    Ingredients
    • ½ cup peeled brazil nuts
    • ½ cup raw cashews
    • 1½ cups water
    • 1½ tablespoons agar powder
    • ¼ cup tahini
    • ¼ cup spicy mustard
    • 4 cloves garlic
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1 to 2 tablespoons horseradish powder or 1 tablespoon fresh grated horseradish
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    Instructions
    1. Select a 5 cup glass dish or 2 smaller dishes or loaf pans for your molds. Liberally grease the inside or line them with parchment paper.
    2. In a blender or food processor, pulse the brazil nuts and cashews until they are powdered
    3. Pour the water into a small pot and bring it to a boil. Add the agar powder, and cook, while whisking, until completely dissolved.
    4. Add the agar-water, tahini, mustard, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, horseradish, onion powder, and salt to the ground nuts in your blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth.
    5. Scrape the mixture into your mold(s) and even it out.
    6. Cover and refrigerate the dairy-free horseradish cheese for at least 3 hours or overnight.
    7. Unmold to slice and serve.
    Nutrition Information
    Serving size: 1 slice or wedge (1/16 recipe) Calories: 89 Fat: 8.3g Saturated fat: 1.5g Carbohydrates: 3.3g Sugar: .5g Sodium: 191mg Fiber: .9g Protein: 1.9g
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    Alisa Fleming
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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    2 Comments

    1. Salena Burch on November 13, 2022 10:13 am

      Hi, what is the red garnish? Pomegranate seeds or a peppercorn?

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on November 13, 2022 10:25 am

        It’s pomegranate seeds, but peppercorns would be great too.

        Reply

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