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    Home » Recipes » Dips

    Published: Dec 4, 2015 · Modified: Aug 31, 2022 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Vegan Cheese Ball

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    This Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Vegan Cheese Ball has only five ingredients and literally takes a few minutes to make.

    Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Vegan Cheese Ball with Pizza Crackers.

    I love recipes that are easy and take little effort. This Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Vegan Cheese Ball is just that kind of recipe. It has only five ingredients, and it literally only takes a few minutes to throw together.

    The crackers in the photo are my Pizza Crackers, which have all the flavors of a pizza in a cracker form.

    Now that the holidays are upon us, this is the perfect time to make this vegan cheese ball. I served this to some non-vegans who loved it. They didn't ask what was in it, they only commented on how much they loved it!

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    I have said this before, and I will say it again. Yes, it is really important which brand of vegan cream cheese you use. I have had at least one brand that is a bit too creamy and kind of on the side of liquidy. Yuck, right!

    Those are NOT the ones you want to use for a vegan cream cheese ball. You need to be able to mold the mixture into a ball. With a creamy, liquidy vegan cream cheese, that is just not possible.

    I have been vegan for 17 years, and of all the vegan cheeses, I think I have tried more vegan cream cheeses than any other type of vegan cheese. My favorite is Tofutti.

    As far as vegan cheddar, I have only tried a couple, but so far I love Follow Your Heart. I am the kind of person that when I find one that I love, I stick with it. If you have a different favorite, I would love to hear it. Even though I have my favorites, I am open to trying another.

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    How To Make This Recipe

    1. Mix all ingredients except the sliced almonds in a food processor.
    2. Place in plastic wrap forming a ball. Twist the end to create a seal. Place in a bowl in the fridge to set.
    3. Once cooled, roll the ball in sliced almonds and serve.

    Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Vegan Cheese Ball sliced to show inside.

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    Serve this vegan cheese ball at your next party and watch it disappear.

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    Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Vegan Cheese Ball
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    Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Vegan Cheese Ball

    This Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Vegan Cheese Ball has only five ingredients and literally takes a few minutes to make.
    Course Dip
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 16
    Calories 71kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • Plastic wrap

    Ingredients

    • 8 oz. vegan cream cheese - I used Tofutti
    • 4 oz. vegan cheddar - I used Follow Your Heart
    • ¼ cup  sun-dried tomatoes in oil
    • ¼ cup fresh basil
    • ¼ sliced almonds
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    Instructions

    • Mix all ingredients except the sliced almonds in a food processor. Place in plastic wrap forming a ball. Twist the end to create a seal. Place in a bowl in the fridge to set.
    • Once cooled, roll the ball in sliced almonds and serve.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 3.8mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.4mg

    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

     

     

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    1. Marcy says

      July 10, 2018 at 7:42 am

      I made this for the family and they loved it! Next I am going to serve it at a party. I may make two just in case it goes over well.5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        July 10, 2018 at 2:04 pm

        I hope it does! Thanks Marcy!

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    2. Jessica Bradshaw says

      November 18, 2016 at 6:20 pm

      This looks incredible!! I love cheese balls, and I bet this tastes just as wonderful. I will for sure be trying this. Pinned

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      • Willow Moon says

        November 19, 2016 at 8:45 am

        Thanks Jessica! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Sun-dried tomato and basil is one of my favorite combinations.

        Reply
    3. Divya @ Eat Teach Blog says

      November 18, 2016 at 11:23 am

      I have my book club meeting tonight and I think I'm going to bring this!

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      • Willow Moon says

        November 19, 2016 at 8:38 am

        I hope everyone enjoys it!

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