Paleo Vegan Cashew Mozzarella
Stretchy, glossy, and surprisingly satisfying, this cashew-based mozzarella delivers the melty pull you crave without a drop of dairy. Soaking raw cashews softens them just enough so that a high-speed blender can turn them into a silky, pourable cream — the real foundation of the whole recipe. Tapioca starch is the secret weapon here: it's what transforms that liquid into something genuinely stretchy and sliceable once it hits the heat of the pan. Coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and garlic powder round out the flavor so it tastes rich and savory rather than flat. The whole thing sets up firm in the fridge, meaning you can slice it, shred it, or tear it just like the real thing — and it re-melts beautifully on a hot pizza or warm dish. For anyone eating grain-free and avoiding legumes or dairy, this hits a spot that most store-bought alternatives simply can't, since those tend to rely on soy, additives, or starches that don't fit the bill. It's a genuinely clever kitchen project with a payoff that makes it absolutely worth the two-hour chill.
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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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