This easy Smoky Vegan Cheese Ball is sliceable, but softens to a creamy texture when you let it sit out.
This vegan cheese ball has the perfect amount of smokiness. It has a little bit of heat from green chiles.
It slices nicely for crackers, and is soft and creamy when left out.
Instructions
- Soak cashews for a few hours to overnight to soften them. Drain water and place in a food processor.
- Add the rest of ingredients, except the chopped pistachios. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Place in plastic wrap and form a ball.
- Refrigerate a few hours to overnight. Roll in chopped pistachios.
Storage
Stored in an air tight container in the fridge, this will keep for about a week.
Can I Freeze It?
Yes, you can freeze this cheese ball for up to 2 months. Thaw when ready to use.
Does It Taste Like Cheese?
I have been vegan for 21 years, so It's been quite a long time since I have had cheese!
To be honest, no vegan cheese is going to taste exactly like cheese, but this has a nice smoky flavor. You might compare it to a smoked Gouda.
It also has a nice creamy texture, similar to cream cheese. It slices when taken out of the fridge, and softens when left out.
Can I Make It Ahead of Time?
That's exactly what I did. In fact, I made this in stages.
First, I soaked the cashews. Then, a day or two later I made the cheese ball. You could do all the steps ahead of time as well.
Since it's so filling, I ate this over a course of a week.
Other Vegan Cheese Recipes
- Tofu Ricotta
- Super Creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese
- Tofu Feta
- Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Vegan Cheese Ball
Recipe
This vegan cheese ball is perfect for a party!
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📋 Recipe
Smoky Vegan Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon low sodium tamari
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup roasted hatch chiles (or canned green chiles or jalapeños)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- Salt and pepper
- ½ cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Soak cashews for a few hours to overnight to soften them. Drain water.
- In a food processor, combine all the ingredients except the pistachios. Mix until smooth and creamy. Place in a plastic wrap and form a ball. Refrigerate for a few hours to overnight.
- Peel off plastic wrap and roll in chopped pistachios. Refrigerate.
Notes
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Andrea says
Ant suggestions for a substitute on the hatch peppers?
Willow Moon says
Canned green chiles or jalapeños would work just as well.