Sweet Vegan Ricotta Cheese Recipe (refined sugar and gluten free)
This sweet vegan ricotta cheese recipe is crazy simple! Make an incredibly pleasing dairy-free Ricotta cheese for your sweet tooth. It comes refined sugar free, is vegan, and gluten free — everyone will feel good about this sweet treat!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish, Spread
Cuisine: Italian, Vegan
Servings: 1 batch
- 1 Block of firm tofu (14 oz / 400g)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons tahinia
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, or date syrup
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup
- 2 tablespoons plant based yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
With a food processor/mixer:
Without a food processor/mixer:
Hearty Ricotta: You want to make vegan ricotta for a savory dish like pasta or pierogi? Check out my ricotta recipe for savory meals!