American Cheese (cashew) Recipe

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Directions

In blender, soak gelatin in cold water. Assemble other ingredients. Add boiling water and whiz briefly to disolve. Add cashews and liquify. Add remaining ingredients and blend until creamy. Spray 1-quart mold (pan) with Pam. Pour cheese into mold and cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove and slice after firm. Can be frozen.

Ingredients

1 cup water1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon unflavored Kosher gelatin (made with carrageenan or agar-agar)1 1/4 cup boiling water2 cups raw cashews1/4 cup yeast flakes1 tablespoon salt2 tablespoon onion powder1/2 tablespoon garlic powder1/4 cup lemon juice4 oz pimiento or 1/2 large sweet red peper or 2 tablespoon paprika