Vegan Cheese
A simple and creamy vegan cheese made from plant-based ingredients, perfect for spreading on crackers or using in sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup plant-based milk (e.g., almond, soy, or oat)
- 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu
- Nutritional yeast (to taste)
- Garlic powder (to taste)
- Onion powder (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Lemon juice (to taste)
- Optional: herbs and spices for flavor
Instructions
- Combine the coconut milk, plant-based milk, and tofu in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and lemon juice to the blender and blend until well combined.
- Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings as needed, adding herbs or spices if desired.
- Pour the mixture into a container and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to firm up.
- Serve the cheese spread on crackers, sandwiches, or as a dip.
Notes
Use extra-firm tofu for a thicker cheese. Adjust nutritional yeast for desired cheesiness. Can freeze but texture may change slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://cookingwithmayaa.com/vegan-cheese/