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Dairy Free, Dips + Spreads + Toppings, Gluten Free, Recipes, Snacks + Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian · February 1, 2021

Vegan Ricotta Cheese

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I am a woman of many things, but mostly I am a woman of cheese (seriously, I even have merch that says it). But I also love my vegan options and look for vegan subs anywhere I can (plus I adore all my vegan queens who follow me!). So when I started messing around with vegan ricotta recipes I just knew I had to perfect my own. And with this version, I think I finally nailed the creaminess that you get from the OG ricotta, while still using affordable and accessible pantry staples.

The big key to how to make vegan ricotta like the “real deal” is all in how you

  1. Mash it
  2. Store it

The few tips I figured out are:

  • Mash it with a fork for way longer than you think you need. After mixing in the main flavoring ingredients, add 1 tbsp of plain plant-based milk at a time (continuously mashing) and you’ll see the mix get creamier and creamier!
  • Store with 1 extra tablespoon of plantbased milk. Real ricotta rests in a bit of liquid, and giving your vegan ricotta the same opportunity helps preserve moisture and creaminess!
  • Make sure you get that acid in. My recipe calls for red wine vinegar, which I think lends the best flavor. But if you don’t have that on hand, don’t just choose to skip it! Adding either lemon juice or ACV or another vinegar will give you some serious tang that you subconsciously look for when eating cheese.

Watch the recipe video here:

Vegan Ricotta Cheese by Justine Snacks

Vegan Ricotta

There are many vegan ricotta recipes out there, but the secret is in how you mash it and store it. This recipe uses more liquid than others, to create a creamier texture that lasts longer. From pasta, to toasts, to salads, I put it on everything and anything!
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Prep Time:5 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: gluten free, ricotta, vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 block firm tofu patted dry but not pressed
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¾ tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 4-5 tbsp plain plant-based milk

Instructions

  • Add the garlic powder, vinegar and salt to the tofu.
  • Mash with a fork until smooth. Add 1 tbsp of plant based milk at a time, and keep mashing until creamy.
  • Store in an airtight container with 1 extra tbsp of milk over the top.
  • This will last in the fridge for 5-7 days.

Posted In: Dairy Free, Dips + Spreads + Toppings, Gluten Free, Recipes, Snacks + Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian

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  1. Carbone’s Spicy Rigatoni…Toast? says:
    February 7, 2021 at 7:13 pm

    […] serving of vegetables and some protein from the cheese. Plus you can also sub in vegan ricotta (My recipe is here) for an extra serving of plant-based protein. All in all a delicious (and sneakily nutritious) lunch […]

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