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Vegan Tofu Ricotta

November 21, 2019 By Lisa Kitahara 3 Comments

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This Vegan Tofu Ricotta is thick, creamy and rich. Just 7-ingredients needed to make this versatile vegan cheese. This recipe is also gluten free, dairy free and nut free.

vegan tofu ricotta in a bowl with a spread knife

Ever since posting my Vegan Cream Cheese recipe, I've had lots of requests to make a cashew and nut free vegan ricotta recipe and I'm so excited to say it's finally here! Using cashews for vegan cheese is really popular and delicious but I find it to be a little heavy and quite expensive. I wanted to make some vegan stuffed shells and didn't want it to be overly heavy like how some nut based vegan cheeses are. So of course, I turned to my favourite ingredient: tofu! Tofu is great for vegan cheeses because it has that creamy, rich and thick texture. I also added a special ingredient to make this ricotta even more smooth and creamy, peep it down below to find out what it is!

Ingredients to Make Vegan Tofu Ricotta

This Vegan Tofu Ricotta is just 7-ingredients and doesn't require anything crazy. Just simple, wholesome ingredients that you most likely already have in your kitchen!

  • Extra Firm Tofu: The base of this vegan ricotta is tofu which gives it that thick creamy texture. Can also use firm.
  • White Beans: The secret ingredient to make this ricotta extra rich and soft without using cashews!
  • Nutritional yeast: For cheesiness.
  • Lemon Juice: A little tang.
  • Miso paste: Miso paste in plant based cheeses just make it sooo much better because it cuts the tofu flavour.
  • Tahini: Bring back some moisture.
  • Garlic: For flavour. I love using roasted garlic here but raw works well in a pinch too.
vegan ricotta cheese in a food processor

How to Make Vegan Tofu Ricotta

You'll be surprised at how quick and easy it is to make Vegan Tofu Ricotta! All you need to do is press the extra firm tofu for a few minutes. I simply do this with a tofu press for 10-15 minutes, no need to squeeze out every gram of moisture, just enough to get the excess out. And then add all the ingredients into the food processor and blend!

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How To Store Vegan Tofu Ricotta

This Tofu Ricotta is best stored in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 4 days. It can also be frozen for up 1 month but be sure to drain any excess liquid that may come out before using.

How to Serve and Use Vegan Tofu Ricotta

There are so many delicious ways to use this Vegan Tofu Ricotta! You can really use it in any recipe that usually calls for ricotta like vegan lasagna, pesto ricotta stuffed shells, ravioli and a variety of dips. It can also be enjoyed on toast, waffles and pancakes. I love the combination of waffles, ricotta and berries-- so good! Or you can also just simply dip it with some good ol' plain crackers 🙂

Helpful Tools for This Recipe

  • Tofu Press: To get the excess moisture out of the tofu.
  • Food Processor: To blend the tofu ricotta nice and smooth.
  • Spatula: To scrape down the sides and get alllll the vegan ricotta out.

I hope you try this Vegan Ricotta Cheese recipe and love it as much as I do! It's so versatile and delicious- and the perfect vegan ricotta cheese substitute for any recipe that calls for ricotta.

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More Vegan Cheese Recipes to Try!

  • Best Vegan Cream Cheese Recipe
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  • Best Vegan Cheese Sauce Recipe
vegan tofu ricotta in a bowl

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Vegan Tofu Ricotta


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  • Author: Lisa Kitahara
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1.5 cups 1x
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This Vegan Tofu Ricotta is thick, creamy and rich. Just 7-ingredients needed to make this versatile vegan cheese. This recipe is also gluten free, dairy free and nut free.


Ingredients

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  • 1 14 oz block extra firm tofu, pressed for 10-15 minutes
  • ½ cup white beans (120g)
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • ½ lemon, juiced (25g)
  • 1 tbsp miso paste (20g)
  • 2 tbsp tahini (32g)
  • 4 large garlic cloves garlic cloves (12g // roasted or raw)
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Into a food processor, add in the white beans and blend until mostly smooth. Then add in the tofu, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, miso paste, tahini, garlic cloves and salt. Blend until it comes together and resembles the consistency of ricotta. It should be smooth but not completely pureed. 

Notes

Nutritional Information Disclaimer: Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated on an online tool (Cronometer).

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Cheese
  • Method: Food Processor
  • Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: vegan cheese, tofu ricotta, vegan tofu ricotta, plant based ricotta

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  1. Kathy says

    March 10, 2020 at 7:38 pm

    I made stuffed shells with this vegan ricotta mixture and brought them to a party and everyone loved them! Vegans and nonvegans alike. Very good. I can recommend this recipe.

    ★★★★★

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    • Lisa Kitahara says

      March 10, 2020 at 9:20 pm

      Hi Kathy,
      Thank you for your kind words, I'm so glad everyone enjoyed! 🙂

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  2. Miriam Mortim says

    January 07, 2022 at 9:25 pm

    Hi, do you need to cook the white beans first? Thank you, I appreciate your blog!

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