Guys, I've just created the best vegan ricotta ever. I know you might be thinking that vegan ricotta sounds like one of the most disgusting things ever, and I totally get it. In fact, when I did eat dairy, I didn't even like regular ricotta.
The other day, though, I saw Lizzo post a recipe for vegan ricotta toast on TikTok, and I was intrigued. She used a pre-made one, and from what I can tell, it isn't available in Australia. It's okay, we're used to it.
Instead of trying to hunt down an alternative faux cheese, I decided to make my own. Store-bought vegan cheeses can be so expensive, and usually they're just not great enough to warrant spending more that $10 on. Maybe you disagree, but this is just my experience.
I was pleasantly surprised to discover that making vegan ricotta isn't super-difficult. With just a few simple ingredients and only five minutes, you can have your own ricotta at the ready.
While I didn't expect too much from this recipe, I'm happy to say that it's a winner!
Vegan Ricotta Ingredients
- Blanched almonds: This recipe calls for 120g blanched almonds, which is typically the size of one pack. You can use either pre-chopped ones, or get whole blanched almonds and chop them yourself.
- Apple cider vinegar: ACV gives this ricotta a cheesy tang. Just ½ tablespoon goes a long way.
- 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast: Nutritional yeast is a pretty common vegan seasoning that gives foods a cheese-like flavour. I found it at the regular grocery store, and most health food stores carry it too.
- Salt: A small amount of salt works wonders in this recipe. I actually think it's a little saltier than regular ricotta, so if you want a milder "cheese" start with less.
📖 Recipe
Best 4-Ingredient Vegan Ricotta
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This super simple vegan ricotta is so amazing. In my opinion, it's even better than dairy ricotta. Best of all, it comes together in just five minutes!
Ingredients
- 120 g blanched almonds (chopped)
- .5 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- If your almonds aren't already chopped, chop them into small pieces.
- Add all ingredients to blender with ¼ cup water.
- Blend 15-30 seconds, while everything starts to break down.
- Scrape down sides of blender and add another ¼ cup water.
- Blend until everything starts to become smooth and incorporated, and no large pieces of almond remain. You may need to add another ½-1 tablespoon of water, taking care not to make it too liquid-y.
- Once everything is well-mixed, your ricotta is ready to enjoy as a spread or in another recipe!
Notes
Recipe adapted from Minimalist Baker's Whipped Almond Ricotta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Calories: 183
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 6.5
- Protein: 8.4
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