Garlic & Herb Vegan Cheese Ball Recipe
This Garlic & Herb Dairy-Free Cheese Ball is a flavorful appetizer that your guests are sure to love! It's made with only a few simple ingredients and doesn't take long to prepare.
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor
- Plastic Wrap
- Cutting Board or Large Plate
Ingredients
"Cheese" Ball
- 1+½ Cups Raw Cashews
- Vegan Garlic Cream Cheese Any cream cheese will work! I used the brand Miyokos.
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped Parsley
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
Toppings
- ½ Cup Dried Cranberries
- ½ Cup Raw Pecans, Chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Chopped Parsley
Instructions
- Start by soaking the cashews in boiling water for one hour.
- Next, drain the water out and add the soaked cashews into a food processor with the garlic powder, parsley, salt, black pepper, and cream cheese.
- Blend the cheese ball mixture until smooth and creamy. (It will take a couple minutes.) Scrape down the edges as needed with a spatula.
- Then add the cheese mixture into a piece of plastic wrap and shape into a ball. Place in the refrigerator to chill for 3-5 hours or until firm.
- Finally, remove the plastic wrap and place on a cutting board or large plate. Press in the chopped pecans, dried cranberries, and freshly chopped parsley. Serve with pretzels, carrot sticks, or gluten-free crackers!
Notes
Expert Tips
- Don't worry if the ball shape isn't perfect. You will cover it with nuts and cranberries which will hide any flaws!
- Make sure the cheese ball has set completely in the refrigerator before serving. It should be very firm and easy to remove from the plastic wrap.
- If you don't have plastic wrap, you can try using a tea towel to shape the ball instead.
- Use a spatula to scrape out all of the creamy filling from the food processor.
- If you don't have a food processor, use a high speed blender to make the filling.