Walnut Free Vegan Cashew Mozzarella
This plant-based mozzarella is genuinely impressive — glossy, stretchy, and satisfying in a way that feels almost impossible for something made entirely from pantry staples. Soaked raw cashews blended with tapioca starch and a touch of coconut oil create that signature pull and melt that makes mozzarella so craveable, and the apple cider vinegar and lemon juice add just enough tang to keep it tasting bright and fresh. The stovetop cooking step is where the magic happens — watching the mixture transform from thin cream into something glossy and stretchy is one of those kitchen moments that genuinely surprises you. Because the ingredient list is short and straightforward, there's no guesswork about hidden nut varieties or cross-contamination from mixed-nut products — just clean, simple components you can verify yourself. Once chilled and set, it slices cleanly, shreds easily, and melts back down beautifully on a hot pizza or baked dish. Whether you're dairy-free, vegan, or just curious about what cashews can do, this is the kind of recipe that 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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