Vegan Mozzarella Cheese
Vegan Mozzarella Cheese
Vegan cheese?! Yes, it can be done! This homemade vegan mozzarella cheese recipe shreds, grates, and slices just like a traditional cheese block. This vegan cheese recipe is a great dupe for traditional cheese, and it’s actually quite easy to make!
Vegan cheese?! Yes, it can be done! This homemade vegan mozzarella cheese recipe shreds, grates, and slices just like a traditional cheese block. This vegan cheese recipe is a great dupe for traditional cheese, and it’s actually quite easy to make!
You don’t have to be a professional cheese maker to make great vegan cheese at home. Not only is this cheese easy, but it’s also just about the closest you’ll get to regular cheese in terms of taste. I really do love the taste of this homemade vegan mozzarella cheese!
This vegan cheese won’t fool anyone into thinking that it’s secretly regular cheese, but the taste is similar, and this vegan cheese has a texture that’s very similar to traditional cheese. You’ll just have to try it for yourself to see what I mean!
What does vegan cheese taste like?
This vegan mozzarella cheese ball has a delightfully cheesy taste! It is very reminiscent of traditional mozzarella cheese in terms of taste and texture. While the taste of this cheese will not fool anyone into thinking that it is the ‘real deal’, this vegan mozzarella cheese is a great substitute. The use of nutritional yeast and salt really help to create the flavors in this vegan cheese recipe.
What is this vegan cheese made of?
The full ingredients and directions on how to make this vegan cheese are below, but here is the gist of what you’ll need:
Cashews
Lemon Juice
How do you make this vegan cheese?
The full directions on how to make this vegan cheese is below, but here is the gist of it:
Place all ingredients in a food processor.
Pour in the boiling water and blend until the mixture is very smooth and creamy.
Transfer the mixture to a glass bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours, uncovered.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for an additional 4 hours, or overnight, until cheese is hardened.
Voila! That’s how you make vegan cheese :)
Is this vegan cheese recipe healthy?
I don’t typically like to categorize food as healthy or unhealthy. I think eating a balanced diet is much more important than scrutinizing individual foods or food groups.
That being said, this vegan cheese is completely homemade, which means you’ll know exactly what’s in it when you eat it!
Does this vegan cheese melt?
Yes, it does! This vegan cheese is great to use on pizzas or flatbreads as it will melt just like traditional cheese.
How long does this cheese stay good for?
This vegan cheese will keep fresh for about 5 days in the fridge.
Vegan Mozzarella Cheese
Ingredients
- 1/2 c raw cashews, soaked in water overnight
- 1/4 c tapioca flour
- 1 tbsp carrageenan
- 1/4 c coconut oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 c boiling water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor (except for the water). Blend to combine.
- Next, pour in the boiling water and blend until the mixture is very smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the mixture to a glass bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours, uncovered.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for an additional 4 hours, or overnight, until cheese is hardened.
- Voila! That’s how you make vegan cheese :)
Notes
Recipe adapted from: Vegan Blueberry
I started salt n sprinkles to show that making good food is both fun and easy to do. My recipes are mostly plant-based, and always delicious. I know you'll find just what you're looking for!