Vegan Cashew Ricotta Cheese Recipe

Creamy, tangy and perfect for everything from lasagna to pizza. This vegan cashew ricotta cheese recipe takes only 5 minutes to make!

Perfect for those that need a dairy free option, the texture and flavor mix right into any recipe that calls for regular ricotta.

Ricotta made without dairy

Whatever your reason for needing to cut dairy, it’s amazing to see what options are out there and what you can do with other ingredients to mimic the flavor and texture of dairy filled things.

Ricotta cheese is a big one that we use often. Especially when it comes to lasagna, whether it’s traditional lasagna, a recipe with a twist, or a lasagna focusing on greens, ricotta is a staple.

What is a vegan substitute for ricotta cheese?

There are many ways people make vegan ricotta, tofu is one option. But my go to involves either cashews or almonds.

I use an almond based ricotta in these lemon ricotta pancakes, but I love the creaminess of cashews in general. The texture and flavor is pretty spot on, and it mixes well into any recipe.

How do you make cashew ricotta?

Making vegan cashew ricotta cheese is extremely easy. Using a food processor works best for texture because it allows the mixture to blend well with the small amount of liquid you use.

1. Put ingredients into the food processor.
2. Blend until you get the texture you like.

Boom. Done. Pretty darn simple.

Recipes I use this cashew ricotta cheese in:

• Super Easy Healthy Vegan Vegetable Lasagna
• Creamy Pesto Sausage Lasagna
• Green and White Lasagna

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Vegan Cashew Ricotta Cheese Recipe

Prep Time

5 mins

Total Time

5 mins

 

Creamy, tangy and perfect for everything from lasagna to pizza. This vegan cashew ricotta cheese recipe takes only 5 minutes to make!

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: dairy free ricotta, vegan ricotta recipe

Servings: 6

Calories: 239 kcal

Author: Sophia DeSantis

Ingredients

• 2 cups raw cashews , see note
• 1/4 cup water , add more if you want a more liquid texture
• 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper , optional

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Put all ingredients into a food processor and blend until it resembles a ricotta like texture.

Recipe Notes

• Soak cashews overnight or boil them for 30 minutes to soften.
• You can use almonds instead of cashews for a very similar result. Another nut will work as well, but the flavor will be a bit different.
• This recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups of ricotta, serving size is 1/4 cup.

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Cashew Ricotta Cheese Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 239 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18g 28%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 179mg 7%

Potassium 283mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 13g 4%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 2g

Protein 7g 14%

Vitamin A 0%

Vitamin C 0.3%

Calcium 1.6%

Iron 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.