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Close up overhead shot of a tube of vegan goat cheese with 2 slices sliced. There is another log of dairy free goat cheese next to it and minced parsley on top.

Dairy Free Goat Cheese

Brittany Roche
This vegan goat cheese recipe is made in your food processor and tastes as legit as the real thing! It’s the best substitute for soft goat cheese in all your favorite vegan recipes. Similar to our vegan feta cheese recipe, this dairy free goat’s cheese uses extra firm tofu and refined coconut oil for the smooth and creamy base that’s also somehow crumbly.
4.54 from 15 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Course Vegan Cheese
Cuisine Food processor
Servings 4 tubes
Calories 125 kcal

Instructions
 

  • BLEND: Add all ingredients to your food processor and process starting on a low speed and slowly increasing to high. Blend on high for about 4-5 minutes, stopping to scrape the sides down as needed. The mixture will get really smooth and shiny towards the end which is exactly what we want! If it’s not shiny yet, keep blending.
  • SET: If you just want to use this cheese as a spread, transfer the mixture to a large airtight container. If you want a cheese that holds its shape on a platter or can be molded into a log, transfer the mixture to a silicone mold or plastic-lined airtight container. Cover and place it in the fridge for at least 3-5 hours to fully set.  If you’re shaping the vegan goat cheese, I would let it set in the fridge for at least 6-8 hours.
  • SHAPING (optional): To make this vegan goat cheese substitute look as legit as possible, you can also mold it into those classic goat cheese logs once it’s set. Just pop the cheese out of the silicone mold or lift it out of the plastic-lined container. Then, use your hands to form the mixture into 2-4 tubes. Wrap these tubes in plastic and place them back in the fridge for at least another 60-90 minutes before serving. 
  • SERVE: When you're ready and the tofu cheese has firmed up, remove it from the fridge and unwrap it or pull it out of the silicone mold as needed. Serve as a spread with a cheese knife onto crostini, crackers, bread, cucumbers, or all your favorite veggies. Use it to veganize all your favorite recipes that call for soft goat cheese!
  • STORE: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days. You can also freeze leftover cheese in an airtight container for up to 8 weeks. Defrost in the fridge until thawed through. This takes about 3-4 hours depending on the size of the serving you’re defrosting.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1/3 of 1 tubeCalories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 504mgSugar: 1g
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