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    Modified: Jan 5, 2023 · Published: Jul 16, 2022 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Vegan Cheese Ball

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    This easy Vegan Cheese Ball is creamy and flavorful. Made with cashews and coated in walnuts and chives, it is a healthy dip.

    Vegan Cheese Ball on cutting board and spread on cracker.

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    This Vegan Cheese Ball has a savory umami flavor from tamari and a cheesy flavor from nutritional yeast.

    Coconut oil gives the cheese ball creaminess and helps it solidify in the fridge. This cheese ball has the consistency of vegan cream cheese.

    Serve it as an appetizer on a charcuterie board with crackers, nuts, olives, dried fruit, and veggies.

    It's perfect for game day or potlucks because you can make it ahead of time.

    Other cashew recipes are my Smoky Vegan Cheese Ball recipe and my Vegan Cashew Cheesecake. Eat it with Homemade Pear Kombucha.

    Other recipes to try are my Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Cheese Ball and Vegan Rice Paper Wontons recipe.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations / Additions
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❄️ Can I Freeze It?
    • Does This Taste Like Cheese?
    • Can I Make This Recipe Ahead of Time?
    • 🍽 Serving
    • Other Vegan Cheese Recipes
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It's rich and creamy.
    • It is made with whole foods.
    • It's an easy recipe that's perfect for parties.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Vegan cheese ball ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Raw cashews: Gives the vegan cheese a creamy texture. Roasted cashews will not work for this recipe.
    • Nutritional yeast: Adds a cheesy flavor.
    • Apple cider vinegar: Adds a tangy flavor.
    • Tamari: Adds a salty umami flavor. I used low-sodium gluten-free tamari because I like to control the amount of salt. You could also use regular tamari or soy sauce.
    • Garlic powder: Adds a pungent flavor.
    • Coconut oil: Helps solidify the cheese ball.
    • Salt: Enhances flavors. I like to use sea salt.
    • Walnuts and chives: To roll the cheese ball in. You could use other nuts or herbs.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    📖 Variations / Additions

    • Nuts: pistachios, pecans, walnuts, almonds
    • Spices: cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder
    • Jalapeños or serrano peppers for more spice
    • Chipotle pepper
    • Cranberries or dates
    • Lemon juice
    • Green onions

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    🔪 Instructions

    Cashews in food processor before and after mixing. then in a ball in plastic wrap and rolled in walnuts and chives.

    Step 1: Soak cashews for a few hours to overnight to soften them. Drain water and place it in a food processor.

    Step 2: Add the nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, low sodium gluten-free tamari, garlic powder, coconut oil, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.

    Then in a ball in plastic wrap and rolled in walnuts and chives.

    Step 3: Place the mixture in plastic wrap and form a ball.

    Step 4: Refrigerate for a few hours to overnight. Roll in finely chopped walnuts and chives.

    🥡 Storage

    This cashew cheese ball recipe will last about a week in an airtight container in the fridge.

    ❄️ Can I Freeze It?

    Yes, you can freeze this vegan cheese ball for up to 2 months. Thaw when ready to use.

    Vegan Cheese spread on cracker in hand.

    Does This Taste Like Cheese?

    I have been vegan for 22 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 cheesy flavor.

    It also has a creamy texture, similar to cream cheese. It slices when taken out of the fridge, and softens when left out.

    Can I Make This Recipe Ahead of Time?

    Yes, you can either make the whole recipe ahead of time or in stages. I made it in stages.

    First, I soaked the cashews. Then, a day later I made the cheese ball.

    🍽 Serving

    • Crackers
    • Veggies: cucumbers, celery
    • Fruit: sliced apple or pear
    • Charcuterie board
    • On a sandwich
    • Crostini
    Vegan Cheese Ball with crackers and strawberries.

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    • Tofu Mac and Cheese in a bowl.
      Super Creamy Tofu Mac and Cheese
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    If you tried this Vegan Cheese Ball Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    📋 Recipe

    Vegan Cheese Ball
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    Vegan Cheese Ball

    This easy Vegan Cheese Ball is creamy and flavorful. Made with cashews and coated in walnuts and chives, it is a healthy dip.
    Course Dip
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    soak and refrigerate 8 hours hours
    Total Time 8 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 16
    Calories 75kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • food processor

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup raw cashews
    • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
    • 1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon low sodium tamari
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
    • Pinch salt
    • ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives

    Instructions

    • Soak cashews for a few hours to overnight to soften them. Drain water.
    • In a food processor, combine all the ingredients except the finely chopped walnuts and chives. Mix until smooth and creamy. Place in a plastic wrap and form a ball. Refrigerate for a few hours to overnight.
    • Mix finely chopped walnuts and chives.
    • Peel off plastic wrap and roll in chopped walnuts and chives. Refrigerate.

    Notes

    This recipe will last about a week in an airtight container in the fridge.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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