Smoky Vegan Cheese Ball

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

1. Soak cashews for a few hours to overnight to soften them. Drain water and place in a food processor.
2. Add the rest of ingredients, except the chopped pistachios. Mix until smooth and creamy.
3. Place in plastic wrap and form a ball.
4. 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.

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• Super Creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese
• Tofu Feta
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This vegan cheese ball is perfect for a party!

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Smoky Vegan Cheese Ball

This easy Smoky Vegan Cheese Ball is sliceable, but softens to a creamy texture when you let it sit out. 

Course Dip

Cuisine vegan, gluten free

Keyword smoky vegan cheese ball, vegan cheese ball

Prep Time 10 minutes

soak and refrigerate 8 hours

Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes

Servings 16

Calories 86kcal

Author Willow Moon

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

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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

For a softer texture, let cheese ball sit out an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg

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