Macadamia Nut "Ricotta"
A dairy-free alternative to traditional ricotta cheese made with creamy macadamia nuts. This versatile plant-based spread has a rich, smooth texture perfect for both savory and sweet applications.
4 servings
8 min
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Ingredients
- •2 cups raw macadamia nuts
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •1 tablespoon lemon juice
- •½ cup water
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
In a food processor or a high powered blender, purée the ingredients together until smooth.
5 min
- 2.
If necessary, scrape down the sides with a spatula and/or add a bit more water. The resulting texture should resemble-you guessed it!-ricotta cheese.
2 min
- 3.
Amplify the color and flavor by mixing in 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika. Or add minced sundried tomatoes and fresh basil.
1 min
