Yes of course! Many cheeses I make actually start with cashew because they get soft and can be easily molded. For sure just switch it out in this recipe but I will try to get some more recipes of cheese up to share with you- I am obsessed and have made just about every kind I can think of. Cashews work perfectly! Let me know if you take it on, it's so easy! You won't need to soak the cashews as long but still soak them to have them soften and remove anything nasty that isn't easily digested on the outside! Good luck! Keep me posted <3