This Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Vegan Cheese Ball has only five ingredients and literally takes a few minutes to make.
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!
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.
Other Appetizers
- Vegetable Fritters
- Roasted Tomato Bruschetta
- Cornmeal Baked Asparagus Fries with Vegan Lemon Garlic Mayo
- Vegan Cream Cheese Puffs
- Maple Chipotle Cashews
How To Make This Recipe
- 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.
Recipe
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
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
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.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Marcy says
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.
Willow Moon says
I hope it does! Thanks Marcy!
Jessica Bradshaw says
This looks incredible!! I love cheese balls, and I bet this tastes just as wonderful. I will for sure be trying this. Pinned
Willow Moon says
Thanks Jessica! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Sun-dried tomato and basil is one of my favorite combinations.
Divya @ Eat Teach Blog says
I have my book club meeting tonight and I think I'm going to bring this!
Willow Moon says
I hope everyone enjoys it!