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A wooden bowl with dairy-free ricotta chesse showing its smooth texture with flakes of dill.

Creamy Tofu Ricotta (Dairy-Free, Vegan)

Patricia Granek
Smooth, creamy, and bursting with classic ricotta flavor! This dairy-free ricotta cheese is high in protein and ready in under 10 minutes. Made with simple ingredients like tofu, lemon, garlic, and salt, it's perfect for lasagna, stuffed shells, or as a pizza topping—versatile, delicious, and allergy-friendly. Our vegan ricotta is an easy and healthy tofu cheese alternative for all your favorite dishes.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Snack
Cuisine Dairy-free, nut free
Servings 6 servings
Calories 76 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 extra firm tofu (14oz) pressed
  • 3 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoon oat milk unsweetened
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 bunch dill
  • ½ teaspoon salt
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Instructions
 

  • Press the Tofu: Wrap the block of extra firm tofu in a clean kitchen towel and press it for at least 10 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  • Blend the Ingredients: Crumble the pressed tofu into a food processor. Add nutritional yeast, lemon juice, oat milk, olive oil, garlic powder, and salt.
    1 extra firm tofu (14oz), 3 tablespoon nutritional yeast, 2 tablespoon oat milk, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Process: Pulse the mixture until it reaches a creamy consistency, scraping down the sides as needed. Add fresh herbs if desired, and pulse a few more times to incorporate.
    1 bunch dill
  • Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed—add more salt, lemon juice, or herbs to suit your taste.
  • Serve or Store: Transfer the tofu ricotta to a container for serving or storage.

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Drizzle a little olive oil on top or cover with plastic wrap to keep it fresh.
Main Tip: Use extra firm tofu and press it well to achieve the best creamy texture for your dairy-free ricotta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 238mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mgZinc: 0.4mg
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