As my Christmas gift to you, I thought I would share one of the recipes from the Rawmazing Holiday Book. This is a great recipe for introducing people to raw foods at any of your holiday parties. Pictured with one of my favorite crackers, Almond Crackers with Tarragon (also from the book) this Cranberry Walnut “Cheese” with Thyme makes a great appetizer. No one will believe it’s raw!
The Rawmazing Holiday book is full of wonderful recipes based on all our traditional favorites from the holidays. You can order it here: Rawmazing Holidays.
Wishing all of you a wonderful holiday season!
Cranberry Walnut Cheese with Thyme
- 2 cups cashews
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon probiotics
- 1 cup chopped cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup or sweetener of your choice
- 1 teaspoon thyme 1 cup chopped walnuts
1. Blend cashews, probiotics and water in high speed blender until smooth. Place in cheese cloth lined strainer, place weight on top and let cure for at least 24 hours.
2. Remove from cheese cloth. Stir in chopped cranberries, thyme, and agave.
3. Line 5” ring mold with walnuts. Spoon in cheese, top with more walnuts.
4. Dehydrate for 12 hours, at 115. Remove ring and dehydrate at least another 6 hours.
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OK now…..Probiotics??? Please explain.
It is a supplement that you can find at your health food store. It supports the healthy bacteria in your intestinal tract.
Where can I purchase the 5″ rings?? for some of the recipes please?
Susan this looks absolutely delicious! I live in Dallas and I am determined to visit MN one day to take your classes. Do you offer a weekend series of classes that will teach properly dehydrating and also how to make more of the gourmet raw dishes? I am pretty good with the salads, smoothies, soups, etc. but need help with the more advanced stuff. Thanks for all your support with the raw food move.
What cracker recipe are you using with this cheese spread? Looks so nummy can’t wait to make it!!! Thanks
I’ve had success using apple cider vinegar (instead of probiotics) in my raw cheese recipes. Thanks, Susan; you are one of the most inventive raw chefs around.
Hello Susan,
Thank you for the Holiday wishs, and the same to you. Now on the Probiotic topic is this the same (“Garden of Life Primal Defense HSO Probiotic Fomual “) I can order online at Amazon.com? Is this what you are talking about to use in your Raw Cranberry Walnut Cheese recipe, and if not can you give me the link where you order from?
Colie
You honestly can use any probiotic powder found at your health food store or coop. Some recipes I have done use rejuvalac but in this particular recipe I used the probiotic formula.
Just wanted to say we will all look forward to more gorgeous photos from you in 2012 …incredibly talented in many ways X
Oh, wow, this looks amazing!
Wow! Looks so good! You make such amazing recipes!
This looks DELICIOUS!! I can’t wait to try it!
O My Goodness; this looks fabulous. I’m having this for a snack this afternoon with some cruditee.
Thank you for sharing; Happy New Year!
Keep up the great blogging in 2012!
Looks delicious. I hope you have a happy, healthy 2012!
I’m looking to change my diet (for various health-related issues) and I’m looking into the raw food movement (and found your blog!), and specifically with this recipe – don’t judge me if this will sound like a dumb question – but how do you dehydrate this?? Is there a special dehydrater machine??
Susan, I am not sure what type of rings we are talking about and what their purpose is. The rings you mention are 5 inches in diameter, but how tall are they?
I have been a fan of your website for months since I am relatively new to the raw food. I am loving it though. i had a question and that is when you put probiotics in the list of your recipe ingredients, what exactly is this product? I have looked for it in health shops and did not find it. it is not the actual probiotic we drink as a supplement no?
Please enlighten me and where I can buy this.
Also any suggestions on websites that sell good raw cooking ingredients. many many thanks for all the good information you are sharing.
You can use the probiotics in capsule form. You should be able to find this at any coop or health food store. Whole Foods carries them also. Cheers!