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Easy Vegan Cheeseball

Easy Vegan Cheeseball: Creamy, Nut-Free Appetizer Delight

This Easy Vegan Cheeseball is a creamy, nut-free appetizer that impresses everyone at gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 block Extra Firm Tofu Pressed and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Refined Coconut Oil For texture
  • 1/4 cup Water To hydrate
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard For tanginess
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Rich flavor
  • 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast For cheesy taste
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Adds acidity
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste
For Coating
  • 1 cup Raw Walnuts For coating; can substitute with seeds

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Press extra firm tofu for about 15-20 minutes to remove excess moisture and crumble into a food processor.
  2. Add refined coconut oil, water, yellow mustard, extra virgin olive oil, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and seasonings to the crumbled tofu. Blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Scoop and shape half of the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap; repeat with the remaining mixture.
  4. Chill the wrapped cheese balls in the fridge for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  5. Remove and reshape if needed, then roll each cheese ball in chopped raw walnuts until fully coated.
  6. Serve with an assortment of crackers, fresh fruits, and vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Customize coatings with seeds for a nut-free option.

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