The holiday season is a content creator’s dream. It opens up creativity around food we share with the loved ones during holiday period. Making fun Christmas-themed appetisers is the best way to start the festive spirit. This Christmas Tree Cheese Ball is a creative twist on traditional antipasti and is sure to be a hit with your guests. Homemade vegan cheese, decorated with cherries and grapes and rosemary to give it a real Christmas feel, so this cheese ball is not only eye-catching but bursting with flavour!
This recipe presents a delightful and savory cashew vegan cheese, infused with the vibrant flavors of dried cranberries and pistachios. It’s a perfect option for those seeking a plant-based alternative to traditional cheese, offering a creamy texture and a symphony of sweet and savory notes.
This delectable cashew vegan cheese is perfect for spreading on crackers or bread, adding to salads or wraps, or enjoying on its own as a snack. Its creamy texture, contrasting flavors, and beautiful presentation make it a welcome addition to any cheese board or appetizer platter.
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Antipasti with Homemade Vegan Cheese
Ingredients
Cashew Vegan Cheese
- 1 1/2 cups Raw cashews
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Fruit and Nut Mix
- 1/4 Coconut oil
- 2 tbsp Dried cranberries chopped
- 2 tbsp Shelled pistachios chopped
Decorations
- 1/2 cup Cherries
- 1/2 cup Green grapes
- 2 Twigs rosemary trimmed
- Apple star
Instructions
- Soak cashews overnight. Drain and rinse. Blend cashews and salt to a fine paste. Transfer the paste to a glass container and close with a lid. Allow the cheese to ferment for 24-48 hours (depending on the climate) in a dark place (I placed it in the oven NOT ON). These cheese will be airy and sour.
- Add coconut oil, cranberries and pistachio. Mix together until well combined.
- Shape into a cone, and decorate with cherries, grapes and rosemary.
