Almond Cream Cheese

Ingredients:

• 2 cups blanched almonds soaked

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 1/2-3/4 cup water

• 1/4 cup lemon juice

Utensils:

• high speed blender

• large bowl

• sauce pan

Instructions:

1. prepare ingredients

2. get a sauce pan filled with water over a high heat and bring to a rolling boil

3. add 2 cups of blanched almonds to a large bowl

4. pour boiling water over the almonds and cover

5. allow almonds to soak for at least 4 hours before use

6. get a high speed blender and add the soaked and drained almonds

7. add 1/4 cup of olive oil to the blender

8. add 2 garlic cloves to the blender

9. add 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt to the blender

10. add 1/2 cup water to the blender

11. add 1/4 cup of lemon juice to the blender and blend on a high speed until smooth and well mixed; if it seems thick add more water

Keep almond cream cheese in an airtight container in the fridge until you are ready for use