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Creamy Vegan Mozzarella Recipe That Melts and Stretches Perfectly

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This creamy vegan mozzarella recipe delivers a rich, stretchy, and melty cheese alternative made from cashews and tapioca starch. Perfect for pizzas, salads, and sandwiches, it’s quick, easy, and dairy-free.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for at least 4 hours
  • 3/4 cup filtered water
  • 1/4 cup tapioca starch
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

Instructions

  1. Soak the cashews in water for at least 4 hours or overnight. For a quicker method, soak in boiling water for 1 hour.
  2. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews under cold water.
  3. In a high-speed blender, combine soaked cashews, filtered water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and nutritional yeast. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until silky smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  4. Transfer the blended mixture to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk constantly to avoid lumps.
  5. Once the mixture begins to thicken, gradually whisk in the tapioca starch.
  6. Continue whisking as the mixture heats and bubbles, becoming stretchy (about 3-5 minutes). It’s ready when it pulls away from the sides and shows a mozzarella-like stretch.
  7. Quickly transfer the hot mixture into a lightly oiled bowl or mold and smooth the surface.
  8. Let cool at room temperature for 20 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
  9. Once chilled, slice, melt, or stretch the mozzarella as desired.

Notes

Soaking cashews thoroughly is essential for a creamy texture. Keep heat medium to medium-low and whisk constantly to prevent lumps and activate the stretch. Tapioca starch is key for stretchiness; avoid substituting with other starches. Chill the cheese for at least 2 hours to firm up and improve stretch.

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