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Vegan Recipes Cacao-Shamaness Vegan Almond Baked Feta Cheese

Vegan Almond Feta Cheese

Shaniki
Delicious savory crumbly vegan baked almond feta cheese
Prep Time 12 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chill mixture overnight 12 hours
Total Time 1 day 55 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, cheese, Toppings
Cuisine Mediterranean, Vegan
Servings 5 People
Calories 44 kcal

Equipment

  • Cheese cloth
  • High speed blender
  • 11 cm cake ring

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups blanched almonds soaked overnight in water
  • 0.5 Cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 Cloves of garlic confit
  • 4 Tbsp. garlic olive oil from the garlic confit
  • 1 Tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 Tsp Atlantic Sea Salt
  • 2 Cups Water

Instructions
 

  • Drain the soaked almonds and place in a high-speed blender with 2 cups of water and blend until completely smooth about 6-7 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to a cheesecloth and drain the liquids to a container (don't throw the almond milk! you can make amazing almond ricotta from this milk! recipe here)
    Pour all the fiber back to the blender and blend again with all the rest of the ingredients
  • Transfer again to the cheese clothe, close it up using the 4 ends of the cloth, and place in a container to chill overnight.
  • Carefully pour the mixture into an 11 cm cake ring slightly oiled or with parchment paper
  • Bake in a preheated oven 350°F / 180°C for 45 minutes until the ends are slightly brown and the cheese is firm to touch
  • Serve cold with fruits or crackers or ontop of a fresh salad
Keyword cheese, feta, Gluten Free, vegan