Eggless Vegan Cashew Mozzarella
Stretchy, glossy, and genuinely satisfying to pull apart, this cashew-based mozzarella is the kind of thing that makes you do a double-take the first time you make it. The magic happens in the saucepan — constant stirring transforms a blended cashew mixture into something that looks and behaves remarkably like the real deal, pulling away from the sides of the pan and stretching when lifted. Tapioca starch is the key player here, giving the finished cheese that signature elasticity without any dairy or eggs in sight. After a quick chill in the fridge, it firms up beautifully and can be sliced, shredded, or torn just like a fresh ball of mozzarella from the deli counter. It even re-melts on a hot pizza, which is honestly the real test. Store-bought alternatives often rely on additives and stabilizers you can't pronounce, so making your own with eight straightforward ingredients feels like a genuine win. Whether you're layering it on a caprese, melting it over pasta, or just sneaking slices straight from the cutting board, this one earns a permanent spot in your rotation.
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6 servings
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in cold water for at least 2 hours, then drained and rinsed
- ¾ cup water
- 3 tbsp tapioca starch
- 1 tbsp refined coconut oil
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews, then add them to a high-speed blender along with the water, tapioca starch, coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and garlic powder. Blend on high for 60–90 seconds until completely smooth with no visible cashew pieces — the mixture should look like thin, pourable cream.
- 2
Pour the blended mixture into a medium saucepan and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula, for 5–8 minutes until the mixture thickens dramatically, pulls away from the sides of the pan, and becomes glossy and stretchy — it will look like melted mozzarella and stretch when you lift the spatula.
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