Can you freeze almond cheese?

This cheeseball can be frozen so if you don’t think you can finish an entire vegan cheeseball before it expires, cut a portion of your cheeseball off and wrap it well with plastic wrap before placing it into an airtight container and freezing.

What does almond cheese taste like?

Firstly, don’t think this cheeseball will taste anything like that which comes from a cow or else you may be disappointed. Otherwise, the almond cheeseball tastes great. The texture is pretty smooth and spreadable, and there’s a nice tangy and nutty flavor that will have you going back for more.

What do you eat with cheese balls?

If you can put it on a charcuterie board, you can eat it with your cheese! Sliced pears, apples, grapes, toasted bagels, pretzel thins, toasted pita bread, wheat thins, the list goes on and on!

Almond Cheese Ball (Dairy Free, Vegan)

Name: Almond Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups slivered almonds; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon refined coconut oil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic (1 clove); 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/2 cup water

Description

This easy, homemade almond cheese recipe is a great vegan alternative to traditional cheese ball. It takes very little time to throw together and makes a flavorful, soft cheese that’s the perfect addition to any charcuterie board.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups slivered almonds
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon refined coconut oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic (1 clove)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup water

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Instructions

Combine ingredients in a food processor or high speed blender. Process until smooth, adding 1 – 2 tablespoons of water if needed.
Transfer mixture to a cheesecloth, shape into a ball and twist closed over the handle of a wooden spoon.
Set cheeseball/spoon over a bowl, making sure there is plenty of air space around the cheesecloth.
Refrigerate and allow almond cheese to dry out for 2 – 4 days. The almond cheese should firm but spreadable.

Notes

Make sure there is plenty of space between your cheesecloth and the container it’s in. It needs air allow it to dry out.
Feel free to substitute the olive oil for an additional tablespoon of coconut oil.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: Basics
Method: Blending
Cuisine: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 101
Sugar: 0.7 g
Sodium: 98.3 mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
Carbohydrates: 3.4 g
Fiber: 1.8 g
Protein: 3.1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg