Macadamia Nut "Cream Cheese" (raw)

Macadamia nuts are used to substitute for creams in a number of raw food recipes, so they are clearly the go-to nut for a cream cheese stand in. 

This recipe is of mid-level complexity.  There are some that use only Macadamia nuts with water while others blend together different nuts and seasoning.  This seemed like a good, basic place to start and results in a cheese that can be used in a million different ways.  Can't wait to start using this in some new recipes as soon as possible!

Ingredients

• 2 cups Macadamia Nuts
• 2 1/2 cups filtered water
• 2 Tbs coconut oil
• 3 probiotic capsules

Materials/Tools

• Cheese cloth or nut milk bag
• Strainer
• Really good food processor or blender
• Mixing bowl
• Measuring cup
• Spatula

Directions

• Place nuts, coconut oil and 2 cups of water in the blender or food processor
• Blend until super-creamy (took a few minutes in a Vita-Mix)
• Open probiotic capsules, dissolve in 1/2 cup of warm water
• Pour water/probitics into nuts and stir
• Pour mixture into nut milk bag
• Twist the top of the bag and place into strainer
• Place bowls/random dishes on top to press down cheese
• Allow to sit in a warm, dry location for 24 hours
• Remove from bag and place in fridge until chilled
• Serve!