Black Peppercorn–Crusted Macadamia Cheese

Name: Black Peppercorn–Crusted Macadamia Cheese
Yield: Makes four 3-ounce wheels
Ingredients: Black peppercorns, freshly ground; ½ teaspoon lemon juice; 1 probiotic capsule; 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; ½ cup water (just enough to blend thoroughly); 2 cups macadamia nuts, soaked

Preparation info

Makes
four
3 ounce wheels

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

PLANTLAB

By Matthew Kenney

Published 2017

About

Ingredients

Macadamia Cheese

2 cups macadamia nuts, soaked
½ cup water (just enough to blend thoroughly)
1

Vegan
cheese
Gluten-free

Method

Macadamia Cheese

Blend the macadamia nuts, water, and probiotic capsule in a high-speed blender until smooth. Place the mixture in a shallow glass bowl and cover with cheesecloth. Let sit at room temperature for at least 24 hours, or up to 48 hours, to culture.

Mix in the sea salt, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice. Transfer the cheese to a ring mo