Pepper Crusted Cashew Cheese-Like Log

Step 1

Place cashews in bowl cover with 3 inches water soak over night. Drain liquid.

Step 2

Rinse cashews under cold water; drain.

Step 3

Puree oil, lemon juice, tahini, salt and water with cashews, about 6 minutes or until creamy.

Step 4

Place strainer line with triple layer cheese cloth. Put cashew mixture in bowl, fold over cheese cloth, form 6 inch oval loaf.

Step 5

Twist cloth secure with rubber bands. Put back in strainer over bowl let stand room temp for 12 hours.

Step 6

Step 7

Discard liquid

Step 8

Chill

Step 9

Preheat oven 200 degrees f

Step 10

Line baking sheet with parchment paper

Step 11

Unwrap make 7 inch long logs

Step 12

In cheese clothes

Step 13

Re wrap and secure ends of cheese cloth

Step 14

And place on baking sheet

Step 15

Bake 35 minutes or until cheese is set out side but still soft turning every so often

Step 16

Cool and chill

Step 17

Unwrap cheese

Step 18

Sprinkle with peppercorns

Step 19

Patting to secure