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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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 15 Servings
Calories 107 kcal

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.

How to Store Leftovers

Transfer whatever is left over into an airtight container. Place in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. I would not suggest freezing leftovers.
For leftover crackers or pretzels, store separately in an airtight bag at room temperature.
** See full post for more information and step by step process photos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 157mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 69IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
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