Keto Vegan Cashew Mozzarella
Your mouth is going to thank you for making this recipe! Let your cheese cravings be quenched with this easy Keto vegan recipe. Vegan mozzarella cheese is made mainly from cashews, which also have a mild flavor. The natural oils in cashews give them a slightly creamier texture than other nuts too. Once softened, blend the cashews with a few other natural Keto-friendly ingredients. Nutritional yeast adds the cheese flavor it’s known in the community for. A little cooking magic turns your cheese paste into a beautiful ball of mozzarella “cheese”. Slice it, eat it plain, or melt it over a meal just like you would with real mozzarella. Keep the cheese store in an airtight container in your refrigerator to stay fresh.
How to Make It
Step 1
Fill a pot with the cashews and enough water to fill the pot 4-5 inches high. Cover and bring the pot to a boil on high heat, then continue boiling for another 15 minutes or until the cashews are soft. Since the cashews need to boil for a while, add water as needed to avoid burning them. Once the cashews are soft, drain the water and add them to a food processor. Blend the cashews while they’re hot until they come together in a chunky paste.
Step 2
Next, add the remaining ingredients listed to the food processor. Blend the ingredients until you have a thick, creamy paste. You may need to scrape the food processor down with a spatula and blend multiple times to achieve the right consistency. You may taste and adjust the mixture but including more salt, lemon juice, yeast, or other flavorings. However, remember this is mozzarella cheese and should taste quite mild.
Step 3
Scrape all the paste into a clean pot set over medium heat on the stove. Continually stir the paste while it heats. As the moisture evaporates, the paste will begin to turn into a dough that rolls together in a ball. When the mozzarella ball is no longer sticky, transfer it to a container to cool. Once it cools to room temperature, cover and chill the cheese in your refrigerator for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Ingredients
- Cashews
0.5 cup
- Tapioca flour
2 tsp
- Nutritional Yeast
2 tbsp
- Salt
0.25 tsp
- Lemon juice
1 tsp
- Water
2 fl oz