
Step 2: Next, place cashews, water, lemon juice/apple cider vinegar, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a food processor/blender and blend until creamy. You just may need to add a bit more water while blending. If you’re in a hurry, you can still make this cashew ricotta cheese successfully without soaking. Soaking is also said to be beneficial for digestion and mineral & vitamin absorption. Why soak cashews? Soaking will help soften the cashews by plumping them up with water and helps the cashews blend easily. Taste and feel the difference compared to processed cheese products.

Make yourself some fresh cashew ricotta cheese.

The ingredients for this vegan ricotta cheese are very common making this a great basic recipe for anyone starting out experimenting with vegan nut cheeses. You can use this with a few adjustments for any recipe that calls for ricotta. I’ve even used it in a Persimmon Ricotta Scone recipe that came out wonderful (I omitted the pepper, onion powder and garlic for the recipe). Use this vegan ricotta in Lasagna, Manicotti, or Stuffed Shells, as a topper for crackers or as a spread for sandwiches. Add your own tastes to this basic cheese by adding herbs and spices to suit your taste. It’s soy-free (no tofu) for those limiting their soy intake, and is a simple recipe with lots of possibilities.

Vegan cashew ricotta cheese tastes just like the ricotta I was accustomed to for many years before becoming vegan. Vegan Cashew Cheese – Thick and creamy, this versatile cashew ricotta cheese is ready in as little as 10 minutes and tastes fantastic! It’s the best vegan ricotta ever and can be used anywhere ricotta is called for!Īs vegans and those eating a plant-based diet, you will be thrilled to have this easy, vegan cheese in your culinary library! I absolutely love this stuff and so does everyone else who tries it, vegan or not!
