Vegan Mozzarella Recipe | How to make vegan mozzarella that melts! (2024)

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Learn how to make stretchy vegan mozzarella cheese, the easy way! This tastes like real cheese,looks like real cheese and melts like real cheese! Plus, it’s budget-friendly and healthy!

Oh my, oh my!!! I am so excited to present you this AWESOME vegan mozzarella recipe! This vegan mozzarellalooks like real cheese, tastes like cheese and it even melts as cheese does! What I like even more about it is that it’s super-easy to make! Really, SUPER EASY! It doesn’t take forever to make either and it is budget-friendly. 🙂

This vegan mozzarella balls recipe is my no. 1 vegan cheese experiment, part of my Best Vegan Cheese Recipes Challenge I launched a few weeks ago. I am so happy that I succeeded in making a really good vegan cheese recipe. I had to test it 4 times before getting the perfect texture and taste.

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I decided to use cashews as a base for this homemade vegan mozzarella recipe, because cashew milk has the “milkiest” taste, in my opinion. The result was beyond my expectations. This is the perfect vegan pizza cheese ever! Depending on how you shape it, it can also be named vegan burrata or vegan bocconcini.

If you have a high power blender, this cashew mozzarella cheese will be extra-smooth. I didn’t have a very good blender when I made this, so you may see a bit of “graininess” in the photos. Well, that didn’t bother me at all, but I’m sure it would have been even better if I could pulverize the ingredients with the help of a good blender.

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The first thing I wanted to make with this meltyvegan mozzarella cheese was agrilled cheesesandwich. It’s the simple things you miss… 🙂 IT WAS SO GOOD. As you can see from the picture above…it really melts and it’s gooey, stretchy…PERFECT!

I also made some vegan mozzarella balls and stored them in the fridge for later. You can then slice them and use them in salads, pizzas or sandwiches. This is a vegan cheese recipe that melts, so it will melt again in contact with heat. 🙂

I created two vegan mozzarella cheese recipes with different quantities and different textures, but the same taste. I did this because I kept receiving questions from my readers about how to make a stretchy cheese sauce, so I wanted to create a perfect melty cheese sauceand also shape these dairy-free mozzarella balls so you can store them in the fridge for later. If you want to create a cheesy sauce, you will need fewer ingredients, so it will be even cheaper to make. Of course, you can turn mozzarella balls back into a cheesy sauce again, but I thought separating the recipes would be better from an economic point of view.

I can’t wait to try some othervegan cheese recipes, such asvegan parmesanandvegan ricotta! 🙂

So, are you curious about how to make stretchy cheese – vegan version? See below the recipe for the best vegan substitute for mozzarella. 🙂

NOTE: Nutritional yeast is not brewers yeast! See here what nutritional yeast is!

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Yield: 10

How to make stretchy vegan mozzarella cheese

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How to make stretchy vegan mozzarella cheese | Tastes like cheese, looks like cheese and melts like real cheese! Plus, it's budget-friendly and healthy!

Prep Time5 minutes

Cook Time15 minutes

Total Time20 minutes

Ingredients

  • For vegan mozzarella balls:
  • ~250g (2 cups) raw cashews, soaked overnight
  • 400ml (1 ⅔ cups) hot water
  • 6 Tbsps tapioca starch
  • 4 Tbsps nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • For cheesy, extra-sticky mozzarella sauce:
  • ~150g (1 cup) raw cashews, soaked overnight
  • ~500ml (2 cups) hot water
  • 7 Tbsps tapioca starch
  • 4 Tbsps nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. For vegan mozzarella balls:
  2. Put all ingredients in your food processor or blender. Blend well until it has the consistency of milk.
  3. Put a large saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Pour the "milk" in the pan.
  5. Start stirring continuously.
  6. After a few minutes the cheesy sauce with start to thicken. Cook it while continuously stirring for about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes.
  8. Fill a large bowl with ice cold water. Add 1 Tbsp of salt and dissolve it.
  9. Using an ice cream scoop or a tablespoon, start scooping small mozzarella balls from the composition.
  10. Put the balls in the water and let them cool for one minute. You can refine their shape using your hands too.
  11. Do this until you finish the composition. You can store the vegan mozzarella balls in the fridge for a couple of days.
  12. For cheesy, extra-sticky mozzarella sauce:
  13. Follow all the steps above, except the ones after "Remove from heat".
  14. Use this sauce for pasta or any other recipe you want.

Notes

Recipe inspired by Somer McCowan’s Fresh Moxarella Cheese.

Nutrition Information

Yield

10
Amount Per ServingCalories 519Total Fat 38.3gCarbohydrates 25.4gProtein 18g

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FAQs

Does plant-based mozzarella melt? ›

A resounding yes, it sure does, not all of it, but vegan cheese does melt and melt well. Just like non-vegan cheese, there will be some that aren't created to melt, nor do it well, it's just the same. Make sure to cook vegan cheeses on a lower heat than you would normally and keep an eye on them.

What makes vegan cheese melt? ›

Additionally, casein ratios determine dairy cheeses' stretch and melt abilities. This meltage action can be replicated in dairy-free cheese by adding plant-based fats, such as olive or coconut oil. Full-fat plant-based milk, like coconut milk, can be substituted for the traditional dairy component.

Why does my vegan cheese not melt? ›

Without casein, cheese may look and even taste similar, but it won't melt the same.

How do you make mozzarella melt? ›

use a nonstick skillet or saucepan. turn the heat to low medium. and add your cheese. stir until melted.

Does Daiya vegan cheese melt? ›

Daiya's dairy-free cheese is a game-changer, melting flawlessly for that ooey-gooey satisfaction you love.

Does violife vegan cheese melt? ›

Delicious and melts well

We love this product! It melts well for quesadillas, enchilada casserole, and so much more.

Does bio vegan cheese melt? ›

With a delicious versatile flavour, MyLife BioCheese Original can be melted, grated or sliced into all your favourite savoury dishes.

What makes vegan cheese taste cheesy? ›

Nuts, such as cashews or almonds, are often used as they contain a lot of natural fat that gives a creamy texture once blended. Many brands also use a vegan lactic acid to add the tang and umami that gives that quintessential cheese flavour.

Does vegan cheese melt in the microwave? ›

No problem – vegan shredded cheese can also melt beautifully in the microwave. Because all microwaves are different, our Vevan kitchen crew recommends the stop-and-stir method for sauces: Heat for 1 minute, stir.

Why is vegan cheese so creamy? ›

Nut milk or finely ground nuts are inoculated with cultures to kickstart fermentation (a key step that lends flavor, complexity, and character), and then the nutcheese is aged anywhere from a few days to a few months. Cashew is the most common nut in nutcheese because of its creamy mouthfeel and neutral flavor.

Does violife feta cheese melt? ›

It melts perfectly when baked (like my Greek-inspired baked eggplant). I also love to have it on salad or toast. Honestly it is so good even on its own.

Which mozzarella doesn t melt? ›

Fresh mozzarella does not melt well because it is stored in brine. Because of the high moisture content, fresh mozzarella releases water when it melts. This can ruin your pizza and make it watery. You can use processed mozzarella in your pizza, or you can use a mix of milk, half-and-half, or cream.

How long does it take for plant-based cheese to melt? ›

STOVETOP OPTION: Place vegan cheese shreds in a small saucepan. Add the vegetable broth and nutritional yeast flakes. Cook over medium heat until the cheese melts, around 3 to 5 minutes. Stir regularly, until it's smooth.

Does vegan mozzarella taste like mozzarella? ›

The So Delicious Mozzarella Style Shreds recipe relies on coconut oil, potato starch and tapioca dextrose — among other ingredients — to create its shreds. The color is closer to beige than white, and the taste is saltier and more Parmesan-like than mozzarella.

Can you melt low-moisture mozzarella? ›

Whether you start with a whole block or pre-shredded, low-moisture mozzarella is known for its meltability. Its form is easily altered by heat, which means it melts like a dream, becoming stretchy and elastic. And unlike fresh mozzarella, it releases little to no water as it melts.

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