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Cream Cheese Pizza Dip Recipe

This Cream Cheese Pizza Dip Recipe is a bubbling, gooey and cheesy dip that makes the perfect appetizer to serve at your next party!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Baking Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 190 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 5-inch diameter Baking Ramekins OR one 10-inch baking ramekin
  • Blender

Ingredients
  

For the Dip Base

  • 1¾ cup raw cashews boiled
  • 5 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1¾ tsp pink salt
  • ½ tsp garlic paste use fresh garlic!
  • ½ cup vegan cream cheese I used Violife brand
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning blend
  • ⅔ cup Italian spiced pasta sauce I used a basil flavoured sauce
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 7 tbsp tapioca starch
  • 1 tsp tapioca starch
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Boil the cashews for 20 minutes in hot water to soften them.
  • To check the cashews, try to chew one. There should not be any crunch - it should be soft to chew.
  • Once the cashews are boiled, combine cream cheese, cashews and all the other ingredients in a high-speed blender.
  • Blend all ingredients until smooth.
  • Once there are no chunks in the cream cheese mixture, pour it into a baking ramekin and put a baking tray underneath this in case the mixture bubbles over.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 mins. The mixture will rise and bubble as it bakes.
  • Once 25 minutes are up, remove the ramekin from the oven.
  • Place on a heatproof surface and let it cool at room temperature for 10 minutes. Then serve with chips, veggies or other dipping items. It is best served at this time while it is very gooey.
  • Once it has completely cooled down, it will thicken up. Serve with pretzels, nachos, veggie sticks, baguettes and more.

Notes

  • Storage
    • Cover the ramkein in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to two days. Alternatively, remove the dip from the ramekins and store in an
      airtight container, although this is not recommended because the shape doesn't hold well.
    • To reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave, add a splash of plant based milk beforehand. If on the stovetop, constantly whisk the milk and dip mixture to avoid clumping.
    • Note that the texture will change after refrigerating (it will be a lot thicker and less gooey). It is best served fresh! 
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