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    Crumbly Vegan Feta Cheese Recipe (oil free)

    Published: Aug 7, 2019 · Modified: May 5, 2021 by Jasmin Hackmann · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    Vegan feta - a recipe that you use to create an authentic feta cheese that is not only tangy and salty, but also crumbly like the real thing.

    Thanks to the mix of tofu and cashews, you get this incredible vegan feta cheese that will not let you miss the original.

    homemade vegan feta cheese

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    • 📖 Recipe

    You do not have to marinate this vegan tofu in oil like other recipes do.

    This variant of sheep's cheese is creamy, crumbly and salty. Just like a feta should be.t] Your video will begin shortly: 0:05

    If you are now looking for goat cheese replacement, then you should definitely try this vegan version of the classic Greek cheese.

    This vegan feta is made with a cashew and tofu base and gets the perfect consistency.

    If you already taste the cream, you will notice it tastes very much like feta.

    If you, for example, want to make a feta dip, you can make the feta without the gelling agent, and you have an authentic feta cream.

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    Ingredients

    Let me show you what we use for this amazing crumbly vegan Feta Cheese. The exact quantities can be found below in the recipe card. 

    Cashews: make the cheese creamy 

    Firm or extra firm tofu: makes the cheese crumbly

    Almond Milk

    Lactic acid powder or lemon juice: gives the sour, salty taste

    Miso Paste: gives a really tangy, cheesy taste. And the vegan feta cheese develops more and more flavor after days.

    Sea Salt

    Kappa Carrageenan or Agar Agar: makes it firmer. Without it, you can make a Feta Cream Dip. 

    Substitutions

    Tofu

    If you do not want to use Tofu for this Feta Recipe you can also use Chickpea Flour. But make sure you add slowly the liquid. You might need less for the Chickpea Flour option. 

    I can also imagine that cooked chickpeas would work just fine. 

    Cashews

    If you do not want to use Cashews you can also use Sunflower Seeds or Pumpkin Seeds for this vegan Feta Cheese. 

    Almond Milk

    You use your favorite unsweetened plant based Milk. I do love Almond Milk because it is pretty neutral in taste. 

    Kappa Carrageenan or Agar-Agar

    You need to find a plant based gelatin alternative, so that the Feta gets firm and crumbly. 

    homemade vegan feta cheese

    Variations

    Let us see what we can change in the recipe to make it for example nut free. This recipe is already gluten free and oil free. 

    Nut free

    You can easily make this recipe nut free. Just use sunflower seeds instead of Cashews. 

    Soy free

    This recipe uses Tofu and is not soy free. But you can use chickpeas, chickpea tofu. Just make sure you get a pretty thick cream. 

    vegan feta cheese (authentic)

    Instructions

    Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until super creamy. When you try it you will notice the feta cheese-like taste. If it isn’t salty or tangy enough, add some more salt or miso.

    Add the cream to a pot and heat it on medium heat. You want to constantly stir it. First it gets a little crumbly, but then it gets smooth and shiny. 

    Put the cream in a mold or container and let it sit in the fridge for around 12 hours or better overnight. 

    Why should you use this vegan feta recipe instead of one with tofu?

    I know it's a matter of taste.

    However, this feta has convinced me more than the marinated tofu variant. Personally, the consistency of the tofu is not feta-like enough, so I created this recipe.

    And it has not only convinced me, but also my whole family, who are all cheese lovers.

    Making in advance

    I often got asked when to start making the vegan feta cheese.

    Make it at least a night before. But you can also start a little earlier, as the vegan feta keeps in the fridge for some time.

    Storage

    You can easily store the vegan feta for a week. I do not have any longer experience, as we usually eat it all within a week.

    How to refrigerate it?

    Here I even recommend storing the feta in the fridge. You can also store it in a brine in the fridge. This makes the cheese even more authentic.

    How to freeze it? 

    I can imagine that you can easily freeze the feta. But I did not try that so far. My kids are obsessed with this Feta, and it's eaten in a few days. 

    Serving

    You can use this vegan feta as you would use the normal one. Here is only to note that it gets pretty firm again after cooling. 

    You can use the vegan feta:

    • sprinkle over salads
    • serve on antipasti plates
    • replace the feta in recipes

    In which recipes I use this feta:

    • Feta Chickpea Skillet

    More vegan Recipes

    Vegan Parmesan Cheese

    Nacho Cheese 

    Queso Cheese

    Vegan Mayo

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    If you tried the vegan Recipe, be so nice ♥ and let me know by rating the recipe and writing what you think about it in the comments.  I would love to see your photo on Instagram or Facebook. To do this tag me with @veeatcookbake and my hashtag is #veeatcookbake. So that I can see your creation. Did you know you can add photos on Pinterest under the recipe Pin? I can’t wait to see a photo of your creation there. You find me with @veeatcookbake.

    Enjoy your Meal, Jasmin


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    📖 Recipe

    homemade vegan feta cheese

    Vegan Feta Cheese

    Yield: 2 blocks
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes

    Vegan feta - a recipe that you use to create an authentic feta cheese that is not only tangy and salty, but also crumbly like the real thing.

    Thanks to the mix of tofu and cashews, you get this incredible vegan feta cheese that will not let you miss the original.

    Ingredients

    • 1 block firm tofu
    • ⅔ cup (150 ml) almond milk or others
    • 2 tablespoon kappa carrageenan or agar agar
    • ½ - 1 teaspoon of lactic acid powder or 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
    • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 handful cashews
    • ½ - 1 teaspoon white miso paste **

    Instructions

    Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until super creamy. When you try it you will notice the feta cheese-like taste. If it isn’t salty or tangy enough, add some more salt or miso.

    Add the cream to a pot and heat it on medium heat. You want to constantly stir it. First it gets a little crumbly, but then it gets smooth and shiny. 

    Put the cream in a mold or container and let it sit in the fridge for around 12 hours or better overnight. 

    Notes

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    1. Jack Tanksley says

      March 29, 2021 at 8:29 am

      Jasmin, i made this and nailed the taste. I let it sit covered and refrigerated overnight and then added brine. It never firmed up, not even a little bit. Anything I can do to get it to firm up. I made a double recipe. Thanks, Jack

      Reply
      • Jasmin says

        March 29, 2021 at 12:09 pm

        Hi Jack, I happy you liked the taste. What did you use as a gelling agent? I use agar agar. Look at the package instruction how long you have to cook your Agar Agar. It can be different for every product. I hope that helps

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        • Jack Tanksley says

          March 29, 2021 at 5:39 pm

          That might be my issue. I went to 2 stores, no agar agar. I looked on the Internet and it said substitute 2 for 1 cornstarch. I did. My feta is still creamy. I’ll find agar agar and see if that helps.

          Thanks, Jack

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          • Jasmin says

            March 30, 2021 at 10:29 am

            That could be the issue. Agar Agar is like gelatine it gets pretty firm. Maybe you can buy some on amazon?

            Reply
    2. Claudia Franco says

      August 03, 2020 at 12:07 am

      Is it 200 g dry beans? Or 200 g cooked
      Beans? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Jasmin says

        August 06, 2020 at 9:03 am

        Claudia, you will need 200g cooked soy beans for the vegan Feta..

        Reply
    3. Teresa Jacober says

      August 29, 2019 at 4:07 pm

      Hi, On the Soybeans, are you referring to dried then boiled soybeans, or fresh, edamame type? I have both, so just wondering. I'm looking forward to this - I've missed Feta the most since going planted based as of January 2nd.

      Reply
      • Jasmin says

        August 30, 2019 at 9:35 am

        Hi Teresa, happy to help you. I mean the dried soybeans, not edamame. You can also use canned soybeans if you have some. Would love to see your creation on Facebook,Instagram oder Pinterest :)Wish you a wonderful day.

        Reply
    4. Hannah says

      August 13, 2019 at 3:58 am

      This recipe looks awesome! I’ve been missing authentic feta since going vegan. I was wondering however if it’s possible to use precooked canned soybeans?

      Reply
      • Jasmin says

        August 14, 2019 at 1:48 pm

        Hi Hannah, so sorry for the belated reply. Of course you can use precooked soybeans. That makes it much easier & quicker though.

        Reply
    5. Sara | mshealthesteem.com says

      August 07, 2019 at 5:39 pm

      This looks so good Jasmin! Vegan cheeses are seriously too good to deny. I always buy mine but it's about time I try to make some. I bet it's a lot of fun! Thank you so much for the delicious inspiration.

      Reply
      • Jasmin says

        August 08, 2019 at 9:02 am

        Sara you should give it a try. It is so much fun. Right now I am working on a vegan cottage cheese. Miss it so much...

        Reply
    6. Jasmine says

      September 24, 2018 at 2:45 pm

      Woah, this looks SO GOOD!

      Reply
      • veeatcookbake says

        September 29, 2018 at 12:35 pm

        Thank you so much. It really is awesome. You should try it. You wouldn't regret it.

        Reply
    7. Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes says

      September 18, 2018 at 3:38 pm

      What a brilliant recipe! I can't believe it crumbles the same way feta does. Can't wait to try this out!

      Reply
      • veeatcookbake says

        September 20, 2018 at 3:14 pm

        It really does. And the taste is really awesome. We can't get enough of it. Have to make it again soon 🙂

        Reply
    8. Nicole Dawson says

      September 18, 2018 at 12:52 pm

      You've outdone yourself by making your own feta!

      Reply
      • veeatcookbake says

        September 20, 2018 at 3:16 pm

        Thank you Nicole. It really is awesome. You should try it.

        Reply
    9. Anjali says

      September 18, 2018 at 12:50 pm

      yum! love this! i have yet to make vegan feta at home!

      Reply
      • veeatcookbake says

        September 20, 2018 at 3:17 pm

        You should try my recipe. It is so far the best alternative I had for feta.

        Reply
    10. Gemma says

      September 17, 2018 at 3:32 pm

      My husband loved feta before we went vegan so looking forward to trying this to treat him to a Greek salad

      Reply
      • veeatcookbake says

        September 20, 2018 at 3:17 pm

        Gemma, awesome. Cannot wait to hear from you again.

        Reply

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