Cheesy Jalapeño Corn Dip

olive oil, divided

medium shallot, chopped

garlic, minced ((4 cloves yield ~2 Tbsp))

fresh corn ((cut off the cob // 4 ears yield ~3 cups // or sub canned, drained))

Sea salt and ground black pepper,

medium jalapeño, minced ((seeds / stem removed))

vegan cream cheese*

raw cashews

nutritional yeast ((plus more to taste))

ground cumin

water ((or sub unsweetened plain almond milk for creamier result))

Cilantro

Lime wedges

Tortilla chips or veggies