Oil Free Vegan Mozzarella That Melts

Wheel of vegan cheese with sprig of basil on top, tomatoes, basil, crackers, and cheese grater in background

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4.55 from 35 votes

Oil Free Vegan Mozzarella That Melts

Vegan mozzarella that slices, grates, and melts! Use it on your pizza, pasta dishes, sandwiches, and more!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Condiment

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cheese, Dairy Free Cheeze, Oil Free, vegan cheese, Vegan Mozzarella

Servings:

Calories: 34.6kcal

Author: Teresa Sklenicka

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups water
¾ cup raw cashews
4 tablespoons tapioca starch
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon food grade kappa carrageenan
1 tsp white miso
1 tsp salt
½ tsp onion powder

Instructions

Place all of the ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth. If you don’t have a high speed blender, soak the cashews in boiling water for at least an hour. Drain the cashews and proceed with the recipe.
Pour the contents of the blender into a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. As the mixture cooks, it will thicken and become somewhat stretchy. When the mixture comes to a boil, turn down the heat to medium low and continue cooking and stirring for about two more minutes.
Pour the mixture into a bowl or container and refrigerate for at least three hours to allow it to fully set.

Notes

While this cheese melts beautifully inside a grilled sandwich or in the microwave, it doesn't melt quite as well on top of a pizza or casserole. This is likely due to the oven temperature, and the dryness in the oven.

Nutrition calculations are approximate.

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