What is almond cheese made of?

Homemade Almond Cheese ingredients are blanched almonds, lemon juice, olive oil, water, and salt. Blend them together then set it in the fridge overnight for a delicious spread.

Does almond cheese melt?

Yes, some almond cheese melts. However, our Homemade Almond Cheese is meant to be used as a spread or crumble topping.

Is almond cheese healthy?

Yes! Almonds are packed with excellent vitamins and minerals, as well as protein and fiber.

Can almond cheese be frozen?

Homemade Almond Cheese should not be frozen because the texture changes once thawed. Enjoy our cheese recipe within 7 days and keep stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

Homemade Almond Cheese (Delicious!)

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

Author: Amy B.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 24 hours
Total Time: 24 hours 10 minutes
Yield: 1 cheese round 1x

Ingredients

1 cup blanched almonds, raw & without skin

1/4 cup water

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

Optional: 2 tbsp roasted garlic nutritional yeast in blender, fresh rosemary for topping

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Instructions

Soak almonds in a bowl full of water overnight.

Add all ingredients into a blender and blitz until smooth.

Dampen a square piece of cheesecloth. If using additional ingredients, like fresh rosemary, place pieces onto the cheesecloth.

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.

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

The next day, remove from fridge, unwrap cheesecloth, and devour!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Calories: 104
Sugar: 1.5g
Sodium: 74mg
Fat: 5.7g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 7.5g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 7.7g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://thecoconutmama.com/homemade-almond-cheese/