Whether baked on pizza, sandwiches with cheese or simply on its own as a delicious snack - cheese always tastes delicious. I just couldn't live without cheese! How many times have you heard this sentence? For many people, life without cheese would be hard to imagine and for this very reason many people find it very difficult to switch to a vegan diet. But even if you want to avoid consuming meat and animal products, you can still eat cheese. So that as a vegan you never have to go without this delicacy again, we have looked around for you and will show you how to make vegan cheese yourself. So read on and try our recipes for easy, homemade vegan mozzarella, parmesan, cream cheese or feta today! Have fun reading and enjoy it.
Make vegan cheese yourself: These are the basic ingredients
There are now hundreds of vegan cheese alternatives on the market. However, like most industrially processed products, they contain a lot of preservatives, salt and fat. And let’s be honest – they aren’t exactly cheap either. So if you want to make vegan cheese yourself, you're not only saving money, but you're also improving your health. To get that creamy texture and “cheesy flavor,” there are a few ingredients that are almost essential to most vegan cheese recipes.
- nutritional yeast or nutritional yeastcontain natural glutamic acid, which is also found in real cheese, and therefore ensures that wonderful cheese taste in vegan cheese. In addition, yeast flakes are rich in numerous minerals and vitamins and have become an indispensable part of the vegan diet.
- nuts –Some types of cheese have a slightly nutty taste. So it makes sense that nuts are perfect for replicating that flavor in vegan cheese. Most often, raw cashew nuts are used, which have a rather neutral taste. But other nuts, such as Brazil nuts, macadamia or peeled almonds, can also be used for this. To easily process the nuts, it is best to soak them overnight.
- Agar-Agar –In order to achieve a firmer consistency with vegan cheese, we need an aid. Agar-agar consists of dried seaweed and is used as a vegan alternative to gelatin powder.
Recipe for vegan sliced cheese
A sandwich with cheese is probably THE breakfast classic and so that you can enjoy this as a vegan, you should definitely try our recipe for vegan sliced cheese.
Ingredients:
- 150 grams of cashew nuts, soaked overnight
- 1 medium onion, halved
- 30 grams of yeast flakes
- 10 grams whole Misopaste
- 500ml + 250ml water
- 50 grams coconut oil, melted
- 10 grams of agar-agar
- 1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder and turmeric
- Vegetable oil for greasing
Preparation:
- Add cashew nuts, yeast flakes, miso paste, coconut oil, onions, 500 ml water and spices to the blender and puree until creamy for 2-3 minutes.
- Bring 250 ml of water and agar-agar to the boil in a small saucepan, stirring constantly with a whisk.
- Simmer for 2 minutes and add to the cashew mixture in the blender. Stir for another 1 minute.
- Lightly grease a suitable mold with vegetable oil and pour the cashew mixture into it.
- Allow to cool completely and then place in the refrigerator overnight.
- And voilà – it’s so easy to make your own vegan cheese.
Recipe for vegan cream cheese with cashews
For many people, cream cheese is a must in the fridge and can be used in many different ways in the kitchen. Super creamy, easy and totally delicious – this recipe for vegan cream cheese is a real dream!
Ingredients for 6-8 servings:
- 220 Cashewnüsse
- 100 ml water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- Spices and herbs of your choice – dill, spring onions, chives, garlic, etc.
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Soak the cashews in water for at least 8 hours.
- Put the cashew mixture in the blender and puree for 3-4 minutes until you get a creamy mixture.
- Season with salt, pepper, lemon juice and spices and your vegan cream cheese is ready.
Make vegan cheese yourself: recipe for vegan mozzarella
Do you love the classic Caprese salad or are you simply craving an aromatic casserole? Fresh, creamy and wonderfully delicious - even non-vegans will fall in love with this vegan mozzarella!
Ingredients:
- 130 grams cashew nuts, soaked in water
- 300 grams of vegan yogurt
- 60 ml soy milk, unsweetened
- 35 Grams Tapiocamehl
- 10 grams of nutritional yeast
- 10 grams of agar-agar
- 20 grams coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp salt
Preparation:
- Half fill a medium bowl with water and add 5-6 ice cubes.
- Drain the cashew nuts and collect the water.
- Add the nuts, vegan yogurt, soy milk, coconut oil, tapioca flour and lemon juice to the blender and puree on high.
- Heat 120 ml water in a saucepan over medium heat and stir in agar agar. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add cashew mixture to pot and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and becomes stretchy.
- Scoop out the mixture with an ice cream scoop or similar and place the balls in the ice water.
- Cover and place in the fridge for 3-4 hours and you're done - you can make vegan mozzarella yourself so quickly.
Recipe for vegan cheddar without nuts
Vegan cheddar without nuts? Yes, that is also possible! Super easy, healthy and very rich in protein – perfect for anyone who wants to make their own vegan cheese and eat a balanced diet.
Ingredients:
- 120 grams of chickpea flour
- 40 grams of yeast flakes
- 560ml water
- 15 grams of mustard
- 10 ml apple cider vinegar
- 30 Grams Tahini
- 1 tablespoon each of paprika and onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
Preparation:
- Whisk together the chickpea flour, yeast flakes, salt and spices in a large bowl and add 240 ml water.
- Stir until smooth and then add mustard and vinegar.
- Bring the remaining water to the boil, reduce the heat and add the mixture with the tahini.
- Cook, stirring constantly, for 5-6 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Allow the vegan cheddar to cool completely to room temperature and then place it in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours until it solidifies.
- Enjoy!
Vegan Parmesan
A bowl of pasta tastes so much better with a little parmesan, right? If you agree with us, then try our vegan parmesan recipe today.
Ingredients:
- 90 Gramm Cashewnüsse
- 10 grams of nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
Preparation:
- Grind all ingredients into a fine powder either in a blender or in a bowl with a hand blender.
- Done – you can make vegan parmesan yourself so quickly!
Recipe for vegan feta made from tofu
This vegan feta made from tofu has the classic spicy flavors and tastes just as good as the original. Quick to make and super tasty – the perfect complement to oursSpanakopita RecipeGreek style!
Ingredients:
- 400 Gramm fester Tofu
- 30 ml apple cider vinegar
- 60 ml olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 20 grams of nutritional yeast
- 20 grams of white miso paste, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon each dried oregano and onion powder
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Drain the tofu and cut it into small cubes.
- Mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl.
- Place the tofu cubes with the marinade in a mason jar and shake vigorously.
- Let it steep in the fridge for 24 hours and enjoy.
- A little tip – the longer you let the vegan feta sit, the more aromatic it tastes.
Make vegan Obazda yourself
Spicy, creamy and really tasty – Obazda is a classic of Bavarian cuisine and is simply a must at Oktoberfest. However, our recipe for vegan Obazda is in no way inferior to the original and tastes just as good (or even better).
Ingredients:
- 300 grams of cashew nuts, soaked overnight
- 100 ml water
- 20 grams of yeast flakes
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon each paprika powder and caraway seeds
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Put all ingredients in the blender and puree into a fine cream.
- Pour into a bowl and garnish with red onions and radishes.
- Serve the vegan Obazda with fresh bread and enjoy.
