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    VEGAN ALMOND RICOTTA CHEESE

    Aug 20, 2021 · 59 Comments

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    Quick and Easy Vegan Almond Ricotta Cheese Recipe

    This quick and easy Vegan Almond Ricotta Cheese recipe requires a few simple ingredients that you can make at home. I wanted to make plant-based cheeses as I start becoming more and more lactose intolerant, and store-bought ones were too expensive! Who doesn't like incredibly soft nut cheeses that can melt in your mouth? 

    How To Make Almond Mlik

    You can make almond milk with raw organic almonds, slivered almonds, or nut base concentrates like JOI.

    First, soak the almonds overnight. Remove the skin the following day if you prefer to have creamy white cheese and rinse well.

    You can also buy blanched slivered almonds with the skins removed already.

    Alternatively, you can also use JOI organic almond nut base concentrate to make your organic almond milk in 30 seconds.

    You can make the almond milk in a Hurom Slow Masticating Juicer or in a Vitamix high-speed blender. Strain the almond milk to remove excess grit and pulp to create ultra-smooth nut milk.

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    How To Make Plantbase Almond Ricotta Cheese

    After making the almond milk, pour it in a saucepan over low-medium heat and bring it to a boil. Stir frequently.

    Once the milk starts to boil, turn to low heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Turn the heat off and let it cool down for another 5 minutes.

    As the milk starts to thicken, the whey also separates.

    Add in lemon juice and gently stir in. Let it curdle, thicken and coagulate the almond milk. It may take up to 3 hours or more.

    Cover the saucepan with a lid.

    Quick and Easy Vegan Almond Ricotta Cheese Recipe

    Separating the Curd and the Whey

    Once you see the whey separated, it is time to strain it thru a cheesecloth. Put the cheesecloth over a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl on the bottom to catch the whey liquid.

    Pro Tip: Gently scoop instead of directly pouring it all at once. Directly pouring it will break the curd and turn it back to liquid.

    Once most of the liquid has dripped down, you can gently squeeze the cheesecloth bundle to help compact the curd.

    Tie the bundle with a rubber band or clip. Insert a chopstick or elevate it in a bowl (cover it with plastic wrap and let the whey drip overnight in the refrigerator.

    The purpose of this is to separate the curds from the whey further. Doing this makes the cheese more firm.

    Cheese Mould

    Using Cheesecloth vs Cheese Mould

    You can use a cheese mould or a cheesecloth.

    Using a cheese mould is not necessary but makes the cheese looks appealing and presentable with texture.

    If you want it to be fermented cheese, culture it with rejuvelac. I usually don't do this.

    The following day, the Almond Ricotta Cheese is ready!

    Quick and Easy Vegan Almond Ricotta Cheese Recipe that you can make at home. I wanted to make my own vegan cheeses as I start becoming more and more lactose intolerant and store bought ones were too expensive! I was determined to have incredibly soft cheeses that can melt on my tongue! #ALMONDRICOTTACHEESE #vegancheeserecipe #vegancheeserecipeEASY #vegancheeserecipeVIDEO #HOWTOMAKE #PLANTBASECHEESE #ALMONDCHEESE #INSTANOMSS

    Different Vegan Almond Ricotta Cheese Flavours

    Now that the nut base ricotta cheese is ready. It is time to add some flavour to it with fresh herbs, lemon zest or spices.

    I like to add lemon zest, olive oil and fresh thyme. 

    Fold it into the ricotta cheese and put it into an air-tight container or shape it in a cheese mould to serve.

    Enjoy it with your favourite crackers, sourdough bread or pasta!

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    This quick and easy Vegan Almond Ricotta Cheese recipe requires a few simple ingredients that you can make at home. I wanted to make plant-based cheeses as I start becoming more and more lactose intolerant, and store-bought ones were too expensive! Who doesn't like incredibly soft nut cheeses that can melt in your mouth?

    • Author: Nancy
    • Prep Time: 2 days
    • Cook Time: 20 mins
    • Total Time: 48 hours 20 minutes
    • Yield: 2-4 persons 1x
    • Category: Appetizers, Snacks
    • Method: Boil
    • Cuisine: Vegan
    • Diet: Vegan

    Ingredients

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    • 2.5 cups raw organic almonds
    • 50ml fresh squeeze lemon juice (a little more if you like it brighter tasting)
    • 5 ml sea salt
    • 1L filtered water for blending or slow juicing
    • 50 ml lemon juice
    • 2 sprung thyme
    • dash of black pepper

    Instructions

    1. Soak raw almond overnight in a large mason jar.
    2. The next day, remove skins (optional) and rinse well.
    3. Make your almond milk in a Hurom Slow Juicer or a Vitamix high speed blender.
    4. Strain and move grit and excess pulp.
    5. Add in sea salt. Mix well.
    6. Pour the almond milk in a saucepan over low-medium heat and bring to a boil. Stirring frequently.
    7. Once the milk starts to boil, turn to low heat and let it simmer for a 5 minutes. Turn the heat off and let it cool down for another 5 minutes.
    8. Add in lemon juice and gently stir.
    9. Let it curdle and coagulate the almond milk. It may take up to 3 hours or more.
    10. Strain it thru a cheesecloth and let the whey separate overnight in the refrigerator.
    11. The next next morning, the Vegan Almond Ricotta Cheese is ready!
    12. Add in lemon zest, thyme and dash of salt and black pepper. Mix well.
    13. Spoon the almond ricotta cheese into a container or cheese mold to shape it.
    14. Serve and enjoy with your favourite crackers, sourdough bread or pasta!

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    Notes

    1. If you prefer your cheese to be brighter and more tangy, add about 60 ml of lemon juice.
    2. cheese mold is not necessary but will make the ricotta cheese look more presentable with textures.
    3. Make 30 second instant organic almond milk with JOI Nutbase Concentrate. Save 10% off - promo code: INSTANOMSS

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl
    • Calories: 524
    • Sugar: 4.5 g
    • Sodium: 600.7 mg
    • Fat: 44.7 g
    • Carbohydrates: 21.2 g
    • Protein: 19 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Keywords: almond milk, vegan cheese, plantbased, ricotta cheese, nut milk, nut cheese, almond cheese, vegan, dairy free

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. ChihYu says

      April 21, 2022 at 8:59 am

      Thank you so much for this recipe! Love how easy it is to make and so delicious! So many posibilities!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Donny says

      April 21, 2022 at 8:01 am

      Now that more of my family are realizing they have to be dairy-free like me this is the perfect thing to bring to parties! Thanks for this!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Katie says

      April 19, 2022 at 3:55 am

      Perfect vegan ricotta recipe! Definitely a new staple!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Keri says

      April 19, 2022 at 2:02 am

      I made a lasagna with your almond ricotta and it came out beautifully! Thank you for the recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Jacqui says

      April 18, 2022 at 9:24 pm

      One of my favorite vegan cheeses to make from scratch! Such a keeper!

      ★★★★★

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    6. Jean says

      April 18, 2022 at 2:56 pm

      now we can enjoy a vegan ricotta cheese, the instructions are easy to follow and we enjoyed making this.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Andrea says

      April 18, 2022 at 2:06 pm

      love this homemade vegan cheese recipes! so good!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Janessa says

      April 18, 2022 at 1:59 pm

      I've been looking for a dairy free alternative to ricotta to make lasagna! I always have plain store-boughten almond milk on hand. Will that work in this recipe?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Holly says

      April 18, 2022 at 1:21 pm

      Nice pairing with our pasta dinner. I spread the ricotta over toasted baguette slices and lightly drizzled it with balsamic. Very good!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    10. Chris says

      April 18, 2022 at 11:59 am

      This vegan cheese was surprisingly easy and so delicious! Will make this again, but double batch for sure! Yum!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Shelby says

      April 18, 2022 at 11:28 am

      This is such a great replacement, the texture comes out awesome!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Lisa says

      April 18, 2022 at 11:08 am

      I had no idea you could make ricotta from almond milk! I'm definitely trying this asap.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Carmy says

      February 05, 2022 at 9:03 am

      Love this vegan version of ricotta cheese!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 06, 2022 at 1:26 pm

        Thanks Carmy!

        Reply
    14. Ana says

      February 04, 2022 at 12:33 pm

      I love the lemon zest and thyme in this vegan almond ricotta cheese recipe. It tasted great and was easy to make. Thanks for sharing!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 04, 2022 at 6:35 pm

        the lemon zest will make it brighter and refreshing to eat!

        Reply
    15. Emily says

      February 04, 2022 at 7:00 am

      Loved this vegan ricotta, so good!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 04, 2022 at 6:36 pm

        Thanks Emily! what did you eat it with?

        Reply
    16. Amy Liu Dong says

      February 04, 2022 at 4:10 am

      Wow! Another recipe that I can add to my favorite list. Using almonds and cheese makes this dish enticing and tempting. I love the texture, and it makes it looks so delicious.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 04, 2022 at 6:36 pm

        the nut cheese is delicious isn't it?

        Reply
    17. Nora says

      February 04, 2022 at 1:14 am

      Such a lovely combination of flavours and spices! Thank you for sharing!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 04, 2022 at 6:36 pm

        you're welcome Nora!

        Reply
    18. Megan says

      February 04, 2022 at 12:42 am

      Oh, I am so going to try this. Thanks for sharing.

      ★★★★★

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      • Nancy says

        February 04, 2022 at 6:36 pm

        You're welcome Megan!

        Reply
    19. Freya says

      February 03, 2022 at 11:51 pm

      I love ricotta but it is the one cheese I can’t find veganised in the store so this is the perfect recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 04, 2022 at 6:37 pm

        It's hard to find a vegan version in stores!

        Reply
    20. Linda says

      February 03, 2022 at 9:50 pm

      This almond ricotta cheese is so good and can't believe it's vegan!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 04, 2022 at 6:38 pm

        this cheese is super light and refreshing!

        Reply
    21. Robyn says

      February 03, 2022 at 8:07 pm

      This is so delicious, and so much cheaper to make your own!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 04, 2022 at 6:39 pm

        It is super economical!! Totally cheaper than store bought!

        Reply
    22. Alexandra says

      February 03, 2022 at 7:23 pm

      This is such a delicious, clever recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 04, 2022 at 6:39 pm

        high five on that!

        Reply
    23. Choclette says

      December 30, 2021 at 6:24 am

      Love your method of making ricotta cheese. It seems more authentic somehow. Definitely going to try it.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    24. Lucy says

      December 29, 2021 at 7:11 am

      This vegan ricotta cheese is so easy to make and has such a delightful creamy texture. I prefer it regular ricotta cheese, thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    25. Andrea White says

      December 25, 2021 at 9:25 pm

      This Ricotta cheese is the best! So so good and no one will be able to tell it's vegan!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    26. Oscar says

      November 01, 2021 at 7:36 pm

      These looks so good, looking forward to trying this recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 02, 2021 at 10:42 am

        Happy eating!! It's amazing!

        Reply
    27. Lilly says

      November 01, 2021 at 3:05 pm

      This is such a great recipe! I enjoyed my almond ricotta with nuts and crackers.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 01, 2021 at 3:56 pm

        I love eating my almond ricotta with nuts and crackers too!

        Reply
    28. Leslie says

      November 01, 2021 at 11:36 am

      Great recipe for vegan ricotta!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 01, 2021 at 3:57 pm

        hope you enjoy this lighter take on ricotta cheese!

        Reply
    29. Sue says

      October 31, 2021 at 7:15 pm

      Fantastic!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 01, 2021 at 3:57 pm

        thank you!

        Reply
    30. Alexandra says

      October 31, 2021 at 7:04 pm

      Love how simple this is to prepare!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 01, 2021 at 3:58 pm

        I agree and all wholesome ingredients!

        Reply
    31. Megan Ellam says

      October 31, 2021 at 6:42 pm

      Oh, I will have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 01, 2021 at 3:58 pm

        hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    32. Debra says

      October 31, 2021 at 6:02 pm

      So delish....and so many wonderful things to use this for too.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 01, 2021 at 3:58 pm

        what would you pair it with first?

        Reply
    33. Andrea White says

      October 31, 2021 at 4:40 pm

      Yum! This is the absolute best! So so delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 01, 2021 at 3:59 pm

        thanks so much Andrea!

        Reply
    34. Nicole says

      August 30, 2021 at 8:56 am

      I never knew making vegan cheese could be so easy! I totally want to use this in my vegetarian lasagna and make it totally vegan!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        August 30, 2021 at 4:54 pm

        Vegetarian lasagna is a great idea!!

        Reply
    35. Terri says

      August 30, 2021 at 4:27 am

      Wow - I had no idea how easy this was! My daughter is lactose intolerant so we'll definitely be making this!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        August 30, 2021 at 4:55 pm

        That's awesome! Let me know how it goes and what flavour options you choose!

        Reply
    36. Shelby says

      August 24, 2021 at 2:45 pm

      For some reason, I didn't realize how easy this was to make! I now need to make lasagna haha thanks!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        August 24, 2021 at 2:52 pm

        yes! put a big spoonful of this with your pasta! It's magical!

        Reply
    37. Bernice says

      August 24, 2021 at 12:04 pm

      I can see that this recipe is quite time consuming, but mostly hands off. Why buy expensive vegan cheese when it is quite easy to make using your recipe? Great post Nancy!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        August 24, 2021 at 12:58 pm

        I agree, this recipe does take some planning over 3 days but you can always double the recipe and make a big batch. It never lasts long in our household. I mean I could easily polish it off myself 🙂

        Reply

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