This smoked gouda cheese recipe is easily a crowd favorite, perfect for plant-based cheese lovers. Made with cashews, almonds, coconut oil, and other ingredients, it's a delightful vegan alternative that can be paired with various dishes.
1: Soak cashews and almonds overnight or a few hours before using.
2: Boil a carrot until tender in a pot with boiling water.
3: In a high-speed blender, place cashews, almonds, water, corn starch, coconut oil, liquid smoke, salt, and agar-agar. Blend on high for 1 minute, or until smooth.
4: Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until it becomes cheese-like and thick.
5: Pour the cheese into the prepared pan. Let the mixture cool, then cover it and put it in the fridge overnight to set.
6: Slice and enjoy.
