Extra Sharp Raw Vegan Holiday Cheddar Cheeze Ball

Name: Extra Sharp Raw Vegan Holiday Cheddar Cheeze Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups raw cashews (soaked in purified water for 4-6 hours); 2 packed tablespoons dry pack sun-dried tomatoes (snipped into small pieces then soaked in the water with the cashews); ¼ cup nutritional yeast; 1 tablespoon dry sherry (optional); 1 tablespoon mellow white miso (use chickpea miso if you are sensitive to soy); 1 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon dry ground mustard powder; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon turmeric; 1 dash cayenne; ½ cup organic unrefined coconut oil

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups raw cashews (soaked in purified water for 4-6 hours)
2 packed tablespoons dry pack sun-dried tomatoes (snipped into small pieces then soaked in the water with the cashews)
¼ cup nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon dry sherry (optional)
1 tablespoon mellow white miso (use chickpea miso if you are sensitive to soy)
1 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dry ground mustard powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon turmeric
1 dash cayenne
½ cup organic unrefined coconut oil

1
Pour the soaking water off the cashews and sun-dried tomatoes and then rinse them with fresh purified water.
2
Drain well.
3
Place the cashews and the tomatoes in a food processor or high powered blender and pulse until they start to form a paste, scraping down the sides as necessary.
4
Add all of the seasonings and pulse until thoroughly combined.
5
Add the coconut oil.
6
Blend or process until the mixture is completely smooth, scraping down the sides occasionally.
7
This process takes up to 10 minutes in a food processor and a few minutes in a power blender.
8
Scrape the soft cheese into a container.
9
Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours or until the cheese is quite firm.
10
Scrape the cheese out of the container and place onto a clean surface.
11
With your hands, form the cheese into a ball.
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See note below for topping/variation ideas.
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Notes
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The organic unrefined coconut oil does leave a very slight coconut flavor in the finished product.
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If you prefer, you can use refined coconut oil for no coconut aftertaste.
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The cheese ball can be served as is or rolled in any variety of chopped nuts and or herbs.
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I used sliced almonds, but walnut pieces or pecan pieces with some fresh minced parsley, thyme or sage would be amazing.
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The cheese ball gets softer as it reaches room temperature, so its best if its kept chilled until immediately before use.

272

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups raw cashews (soaked in purified water for 4-6 hours), 2 packed tablespoons dry pack sun-dried tomatoes (snipped into small pieces then soaked in the water with the cashews), ¼ cup nutritional yeast, 1 tablespoon dry sherry (optional), and more.

Yes, Extra Sharp Raw Vegan Holiday Cheddar Cheeze Ball falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!