Description
Delight your guests with this creamy and nutty Almond Cheese Ball, a vegan-friendly appetizer that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Blending wholesome ingredients like almonds and nutritional yeast, this cheese ball has a rich, cheesy flavor without the dairy.
Ingredients
2 cups raw almonds
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh herbs (chives or parsley)
Salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak the Almonds: Soak the raw almonds in water for 6-8 hours or overnight. Once soaked, drain and rinse them well.
- Blend the Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked almonds, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and your choice of fresh herbs (such as chives or parsley). Blend until smooth.
- Shape the Cheese Ball: Use plastic wrap to shape the mixture into a ball. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Optional Coating: Before serving, roll the cheese ball in chopped nuts or additional herbs for extra texture and flavor.
- Serve: Serve the chilled almond cheese ball with crackers, fresh veggies, or as part of a charcuterie board.
Notes
Flavor Variations: Add smoked paprika for a smoky flavor or dried fruits like cranberries or raisins for a touch of sweetness.
Storage: Wrap leftovers tightly and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
