Dairy free mozzarella cheese recipe that is also oil free and gluten free, made from cashews it doesn't contain any cholesterol and it's absolutely delicious. Serve as a pouch or sliced on the antipasto platter Caprese style with tomatoes, basil and bruschetta. You won't believe this goodness is vegan and made from plants!
Transfer the cheese mixture to a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Using a wooden spoon stir constantly for a few minutes until the mixture turns into a sticky ball. You will see the curds forming which is great just keep stirring and take care not to allow anything to burn. Once the mixture has thickened up into a ball remove from heat.
Prepare a bowl with ice water. Use a large spoon or ice cream scoop and scoop out balls of cheese. Place them in the ice cold water. (This should not stick but nicely slide off of the scoop into the water). Repeat with the remaining cheese.
Refrigerate all the mozzarella balls in the water for 30 minutes or until completely chilled and set. (At this point If a more pouch-like shape is desired simply wrap each mozzarella ball in plastic wrap and twist tightly at the top. Refrigerate until ready to serve).
Store in the refrigerator packed in water in an airtight container or jar for up to 5 days. Pat dry before serving in a Caprese Salad, slice over a pizza pie or on top of bruschetta.
WFPB + Plantricious
The recipe is oil-free so WFPB + Plantricious friendly.
Notes
Smoky - To make your mozzarella smoky add 2-3 teaspoons of liquid smoke to the cheese mixture before blending.
Tanginess - I love using freshly squeezed lemon juice here which is milder than vinegar and I prefer it in this mild cheese. For a stronger flavor you can swap for apple cider vinegar but only use 3-4 tablespoons. As you experiment you will find the perfect ratio for your tastebuds.
Do I have to use tapioca or can I leave it out? - You absolutely must use tapioca here. It's the starch that holds it all together and forms those stretchy cheese curds during the boiling process. There isn't anything quite like it so you can't just leave it out.
Is this mozzarella shreddable?- This is a fresh style cheese, soft and creamy that can be sliced or rustically torn for a salad or pizza, however it is not intended for shredding. Try this other variation I posted a while back that is harder and suitable for shredding or making plant based cheese sticks.
Can I make it nut free? - Fr those who can't have cashews you can try swapping for raw sunflower seed. Expect variation in both flavor and texture but overall it should work just fine.