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Best Vegan Cheese Recipe EVER – Cranberry Dill Goat “Cheese”

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BEST VEGAN CHEESE RECIPE – CRANBERRY DILL GOAT CHEESE

Looking for the best vegan cheese recipe ever? This cranberry dill vegan goat cheese with crackers isย a wonderful snack to serve while entertaining your friends and family throughout the year!

There is absolutely no cholesterol in this “cheese”.

Rather, it is high in protein, antioxidants, monosaturated fat, magnesium and copper.

The combination of cranberry and dill brings a sophisticated dimension to the “cheese”.

Impress your friends and family with this special vegan cheese recipe for the holidays (it’s a favorite vegan Thanksgiving appetizer!) or anytime.

You will be glad you did!

Be sure toย join our tribeย for more healthy vegan appetizers and recipes from Blender Babes and our friends! If you try this let us know by rating it in the comments. HAPPY BLENDING!

Best Vegan Cheese Recipe Ever - Cranberry Dill Goat Cheese

Yvonne Ardestani of My Eclectic Kitchen
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 6 - 1/4 cups
Calories 265 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked overnight
  • 4 Tbsp coconut oil
  • ยผ cup cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp tahini
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • ยฝ tsp sea salt
  • ยผ cup dried cranberries chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped

Instructions
 

  • Place cashews in a large bowl and cover with 3 inches of filtered water to soak overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Drain the liquid, rinse under cold water and drain again.
  • Place cashews, tahini, coconut oil, lemon juice, sea salt and 2 Tbsp filtered water in a power blender and secure lid.
  • Blend from low to high until creamy, taking breaks to scrape the sides of the blender with a silicone spatula to ensure everything gets creamed.
  • Place a strainer over a bowl and line it with 3 layers of cheesecloth. Spoon the cashew mixture into the center of cheesecloth, fold sides of the cloth over the cheese and form into 6 inch spherical loaf. Twist the ends of the cloth and secure with rubber bands or twist ties. Set it in the strainer over a bowl and let it stand for 12 hours at room temperature.
  • After the 12 hours are up, discard the excess water and chill for at least 3 hours.
  • Chop the cranberries and dill.
  • Unwrap the cheese and place it into a bowl. Add the 2 Tbsp of dill into the bowl and mix to combine.
  • On a 12โ€X12โ€ piece of parchment or wax paper, place the cheese horizontally in the center to form a log. Use the paper to roll the log neatly into about a 6-inch log.
  • Combine cranberry and remaining dill in a bowl. Sprinkle onto the cheese log, using the paper to roll the log, ensuring the cranberry and fill adhere to the cheese.
  • Chill the cheese log, or enjoy right away with a cracker!
  • All done! Enjoy!! Now take a photo, rate it, and share your accomplishments to enter our weekly photo contest! ๐Ÿ™‚ Tag @BlenderBabes & #BlenderBabes

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 15.2gProtein: 6.3gFat: 21.9gSaturated Fat: 6.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14.6gSodium: 439.2mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 2.6g
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BLENDER BABES RECIPE TESTER NOTES

“I first tried this cheese when I attended Yvonne’s plant-based cooking class at Whole Foods.

I could NOT get over how incredible this vegan cheese tasted.

It was the best vegan cheese recipe I’ve ever tried!”

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“Serve it with sliced zucchini, crackers, toasted breads, etc.

I served this cheese with wines when my mom, grandma, auntie, and I had our mini wine and cheese party, they all went wild for this recipe and couldn’t believe that it is vegan!

They said that they just can’tย believe that it tasted so DELICIOUS cause they tried a few other Vegan Cheese by itself and disliked it, only found them good when cooked, melted, or in a sandwich. But for this recipe, they said it was really good to just eat it by itself!”

“I wasn’t too sure this would taste like goat cheese, but it sure is a close 2nd, and it was delicious.

I ate it myself, no one else around.

Can’t wait to have more for breakfast!

It is a nice soft spread for anything.

I loved it on tortilla chips. Perfection!”

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“It was exactly what it said it was.

Others who I let taste it said it tasted like goat cheese and kept questioning what I made it from.

I loved the cranberry dill combo with the cheese taste, they were perfect together.

Others agreed.

Best vegan cheese recipe, will absolutely make this again!!!

Just not too soon, unless I am having people over, because I want to eat the whole thing!”

HEALTH BENEFITS OF CASHEWS

Although cashews are one of the lowest-fiber nuts, they are packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

These include vitamins E, K, and B6, along with minerals like copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, iron, and selenium, all of which are important for maintaining good bodily function.

Some health benefits of consuming cashews are:

Heart Health
Research shows that eating more nuts, such as cashews, can lower your risk for cardiovascular disease.

This may occur by reducing blood pressure and โ€œbadโ€ cholesterol levels.

Nuts are naturally cholesterol-free and contain good amounts of heart-healthy fats, fiber, and protein.

They also contain arginine, which protects the inner lining of artery walls.

Other vitamins and minerals in nuts, like potassium, vitamins E and B6, and folic acid, also help to fight heart disease.

Blood Health
The copper and iron in cashews work together to help the body form and utilize red blood cells.

This in turn keeps blood vessels, nerves, the immune system, and bones healthy and functioning properly.

Eye Health
Weโ€™ve all heard that carrots are good for your eyes, but it might come as a surprise that cashews are too!

They contain high levels of lutein and zeaxanthin, which act as antioxidants when consumed regularly.

These compounds protect the eyes from light damage (which can turn into blindness in the elderly), and can even help decrease the instance of cataracts.

Weight Loss
According to research, two servings of nuts a day is helpful in fighting against cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Replacing animal fats and proteins with the mono-and polyunsaturated fats found in cashews is an excellent way to manage your weight and reduce the build-up of fat and cholesterol in the heart.

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Yvonne Ardestani
Yvonne Ardestani
In 2009, Yvonne Ardestani started her blog, My Eclectic Kitchen, when she enrolled in culinary school at the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Pasadena, California. She began chronicling her life in a culinary setting as an intern-turned-cook for world-renowned chef, Suzanne Goin. While working within the fast-paced kitchens of Chef Goin's restaurants, Yvonne learned the importance of preparing foods farm-to-table while focusing on locally grown seasonal foods. Concerned about her personal health condition - hypothyroidism - she felt compelled to exercise her culinary skills and creativity to harness a lifestyle that would allow her to maintain a good balance of healthy and delicious tasting foods. Since transitioning to a vegan and gluten-free lifestyle in 2013, she is passionate about vegan cooking that not only looks and tastes good, but caters to a healthy lifestyle. Find everything on her easy to use app, My Eclectic Kithcen App

10 thoughts on “Best Vegan Cheese Recipe EVER – Cranberry Dill Goat “Cheese””

  1. 5 stars
    I’ve made this cheese several times and it’s always a hit with everyone and they can’t believe it’s vegan! The only thing I do differently, i don’t strain it at all and I find it to be the perfect consistency… one less step! Thanks for sharing ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Good to know! Thanks for sharing Jo-Ani! I LOVE this cheese too. I made a triple batch one Thanksgiving and it was definitely some work but sooooooo worth it! ๐Ÿ™‚ ~ Tarashaun

    1. Hi Josephine! I haven’t tried those subs before! This is a sweet flavor with the craberries so I’m not sure if the “cheezy” flavor of nutritional yeast would be strong or not. I imagine hummus would be milder and similar to tahini. Please let me know how it turns out! I made 4 hugs logs of this cheese at Thanksgiving for the vegans in my family (they DIED over how good it was) and also gave away as gifts. I hope you enjoy it! Happy Blending! ~ Tarashaun

  2. I’m just trying this! Looks amazing! But I made a mistake… I added the dill before it’s time… silly me… will that affect the cheese in a negative way? SOS

    1. Blender Babe Jassmine

      Hi, Maria!
      When did you add the Dill? The Dill should be added at the end as a garnishment on top with the cranberries. Did you mix the dill in with the cheese? If so, you may miss out on the full effect of flavor. Try it out the way you made it and let me know how it was.

      XOXO

  3. 5 stars
    Hi Yvonne,
    I have to agree with 110%!!!!! I haven’t had real dairy for many years now ( have several food sensitivities including dairy) and I can’t stop eating this “cheese”!!! I hadn’t realized how much I miss the taste. It has the right tang that complements the chopped raisins I used (didn’t have any cranberries) and dill. And bonus, it so easy to make : )
    Thanks so much for this awesome recipe!!!

    1. Thanks so much for sharing Caroline!! I love how easy this is to make too! Who knew making a delicious dairy-free cheese at home could be so easy. ๐Ÿ™‚ Happy Blending!

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