Vegan Baked Almond Soft Cheese
A soft, crumbly baked vegan cheese made from almonds. Creamy and tangy, flavored with fresh herbs.
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (120g) blanched slivered almonds*
- 4 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup (125 mL) water
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp fresh herb of choice, e.g. thyme, rosemary, basil (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and process for 5 minutes, until thick and creamy.
- 2
Place a triple layer of cheesecloth in a strainer and spoon the mixture into the cheesecloth. You can also use a clean kitchen towel or a nut milk bag. Secure the ends so that the contents form a ball and place the strainer over a bowl. Let rest in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours.
- 3
Remove the cheese from the cloth and transfer to a greased baking dish or a parchment-lined baking sheet. Shape into a mounded ball or round. Bake at 350F/180C for 40 minutes until golden and cracked, and top is slightly firm to the touch.
- 4
Let cool, drizzle with olive oil and chopped fresh herbs (optional), and serve with crackers, bread, or fruit.