Description
Creamy Italian-style vegan mozzarella brings plant-based magic to cheese lovers’ dreams. Cashew-based goodness melts perfectly, delivering authentic texture and rich flavors that satisfy dairy-free cravings with delightful Mediterranean charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein/Base Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) raw cashews
- ½ cup (120 ml) silken tofu
Thickening and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (32 grams) tapioca starch
- 1 ½ tablespoons (7.5 grams) kappa carrageenan
- 2 tablespoons (16 grams) nutritional yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons (7.5 grams) salt
Liquid and Acidic Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) refined coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) boiling hot water
Instructions
- Prepare cashews by submerging them in boiling water for 5 minutes, then thoroughly drain. For silken tofu users, skip this initial hydration process.
- Select a pristine glass container with approximately 3-cup capacity, which will serve as the cheese molding vessel.
- Bring water to a rolling boil, preparing for the blending phase.
- Transfer soaked cashews (or tofu) into a high-performance blender, incorporating tapioca starch, kappa carrageenan, nutritional yeast, salt, coconut oil, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar.
- Immediately pour boiling water into the blender, securing the lid and processing until the mixture reaches a uniform, silky consistency, which typically requires about 60 seconds of vigorous blending.
- Swiftly transfer the molten cheese mixture into the prepared container, working quickly as the liquid will rapidly solidify.
- Refrigerate the container uncovered for 1-2 hours, allowing the cheese to completely set and develop its characteristic firmness.
- Extract the solidified vegan mozzarella from its molding container, preparing it for various culinary applications.
- Transform the cheese by slicing, shredding, or storing wrapped in absorbent paper towels within a sealed plastic bag to achieve a more dehydrated texture.
- Experiment with versatile serving options: sprinkle on pizzas, layer in sandwiches, or crumble into salads for a creamy, plant-based enhancement.
Notes
- Cashews transform from simple nuts to creamy cheese base with hot water soak.
- Blending technique matters most: boiling water activates starches and creates smooth texture.
- Chilling process determines final cheese consistency, so patience is key for perfect vegan mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 151
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg