Homemade Almond Cheese (Delicious!)

Cheese from almonds?! Yes, please! This Homemade Almond Cheese is dairy-free, gluten-free, and so easy to make!

This Homemade Almond Cheese is…

• Vegan
• Egg-free
• Dairy-free
• Gluten-free
• Easy to Make
• So delicious!

Cheese from almonds – no way!

Yes, way!! This Homemade Almond Cheese is soft, spreadable, and totally adaptable for flavors. It can be savory by adding nutritional yeast and rosemary, or sweet through the addition of maple syrup and berries. This cheese makes a beautiful appetizer or centerpiece for a charcuterie board. And will have your dairy-free friends shouting with happiness!

Around 65% of people have some degree of lactose intolerance. There are many dairy-free alternative products nowadays, but did you know you can make your own almond cheese at home? Impress your friends (and yourself!) with the easiness of this recipe and wide spectrum of flavors!

The body of this Homemade Almond Cheese is formed using cheesecloth for a rustic look and easy-to-slice consistency. Optional ingredients like fresh herbs layered along the cheesecloth, as well as on top of the cheese, make an even more aesthetically pleasing creation. Feel free to try other ingredients, too, like olives or berries! Then slather onto crackers, bagels, or apple slices for a delicious snack.

Ingredients for the Homemade Almond Cheese 

Blanched Almonds – Blanched almonds will give the creamiest texture for the almond cheese. Raw almonds with skin can work, as well, though the flavor will change slightly and the cheese will not be a creamy white color.  

Water – Almonds need water to blend into a cream. Initially, soaking the almonds overnight in water provides moisture, but more is needed to blitz the mixture fully.

Lemon Juice – Lemon juice acts as a coagulant for Homemade Almond Cheese. A coagulant is an ingredient that causes a mixture to combine and become thicker. 

Olive oil – Olive oil adds flavor and provides an even texture for this cheese. Look for extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.  

Sea salt – Cheese needs a bit of salt to create its signature zingy bite. 

Optional ingredients

Roasted Garlic Nutritional Yeast – Nutritional yeast is a cheesy, umami-flavored yeast used for adding boosts of savory flavor to many dishes. When used in this Homemade Almond Cheese, it gives the mixture a roasty, tasty bite!

Fresh Rosemary – Not only does fresh rosemary smell amazing, it adds fantastic flavor and beauty to the almond cheese!

Diet compatibility and allergens

Diet	Recipe compatible as written?	Recommended substitutions
Keto	Yes.	N/A
Paleo	Yes.	N/A
Whole30	Yes.	N/A
Gluten-free	Yes.	N/A
Vegetarian	Yes.	N/A
Vegan	Yes.	N/A
Low sodium	No.	Eliminate salt.
Dairy-free	Yes.	N/A
Mediterranean	Yes.	N/A
Low FODMAP	Yes.	N/A
Atkins	Yes.	N/A

Allergen	Present in recipe?	Recommended substitutions
Milk	No.	N/A
Eggs	No.	N/A
Fish	No.	N/A
Shellfish	No.	N/A
Tree nuts	No.	N/A
Peanuts	No.	N/A
Wheat (Gluten)	No.	N/A
Soy	No.	N/A
Sesame	No.	N/A

How to Make Homemade Almond Cheese 

Step One: Soak almonds in a bowl full of water overnight. 

Step Two: Add all ingredients into a blender and blitz until smooth.

Step Three: Dampen a square piece of cheesecloth and spread flat on top of a plate or cutting board. If using fresh rosemary, place pieces onto the cheesecloth. 

Step Four: Scoop the mix from the blender onto the cheesecloth. Optional: sprinkle fresh rosemary on top. Twist and tie the ends of the cloth together tightly. 

Savory version:

Step Five: Place the cheesecloth bundle on top of a rack with a bowl underneath for liquid to drain. Place in fridge overnight.

Step Six: Remove from fridge, unwrap cheesecloth, and devour!

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