Process all the ingredients in a blender for several minutes until very smooth.

Pour into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until very thick and smooth.

Pack into a lightly oiled, 3 cup rectangular mold, loaf pan, or other small, rectangular container, and cool. For round slices, pack into a small, straight edged cylindrical container. Cool, cover, and chill overnight.

To serve, turn out of the mold and, because of its soft consistency, slice carefully or use as a spread. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.

add, to taste, during the blending, your choice of 1/2 tablespoon of hickory smoked nutritional yeast, 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of hickory salt, or 1/4 teaspoon of liquid smoke.