Dairy-free Cashew Nut Spread
This dairy-free cashew nut spread is a creamy, savoury alternative to cream cheese, made with raw cashews, soy yoghurt and fresh lemon juice. The Thermomix grinds the nuts to a fine powder and blends everything into a silky spread in minutes. Seasoned with soy sauce and chives, it is ideal on toast, crackers or as a dip.
About this recipe
Dairy-free cashew nut spread Thermomix TM7 style is the plant-based answer to cream cheese: silky, tangy and ready in minutes. If you have been searching for vegan spread recipes or dairy-free lunch ideas for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this one delivers. The secret lies in grinding the raw cashews first until they resemble fine flour — this step guarantees a velvety texture without any grainy bits. Soy yoghurt adds body and a gentle acidity, while freshly squeezed lemon juice brightens the whole mixture. Light soy sauce brings savoury depth, and fresh chives folded through at the end give a mild onion freshness. Because the TM7 handles both the grinding and the blending in a single bowl, there is minimal washing up. Serve it as a snack with crackers and crudités, spread it on toast for breakfast, or spoon it into a lunchbox — it keeps well in the fridge and tastes even better the next day.
Preparation tips
- Soak the raw cashews in cold water for a few hours beforehand if you prefer an extra silky spread; unsoaked nuts work too, but the texture will be slightly coarser and more rustic.
- Taste the spread after blending and adjust the lemon juice and sea salt gradually — the soy sauce already adds saltiness, so season in small steps to keep the flavours balanced.
- Store the cashew spread in an airtight container in the fridge and stir well before serving; let it come to room temperature for half an hour so the flavours and creamy texture fully develop.
Recipe variations
- Herb variation: replace the chives with a mix of fresh parsley, dill and basil, and add a pinch of garlic powder for a garden-herb version that pairs beautifully with grilled vegetables or baked potatoes.
- Festive variation: fold in finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes and a pinch of smoked paprika for a colourful party dip — serve in a bowl drizzled with olive oil and extra chives on top.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precise grinding turns the raw cashews into a fine powder, giving the spread its velvety, grit-free base. [Precision Control]
- Weighing the cashews directly in the mixing bowl ensures exact proportions of nuts, water and soy yoghurt every time. [Precision Control]
- Mixing the soaked nuts with soy yoghurt and lemon juice creates a uniformly creamy spread without lumps. [Multi-Function]
- Chopping the fresh chives in seconds gives even, delicate pieces that distribute beautifully through the finished spread. [Multi-Function]
- Heating the water gently before blending helps the cashews break down faster into an extra smooth mixture. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- raw cashew nuts
- water
- soy yoghurt
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- light soy sauce
- fine sea salt
- garlic powder (optional)
- fresh chives