Vegan Feta Cheese

[@n1lla]

Ingredients: 2/3 cup (145g) almond flour 2 cloves garlic 2.5 tbsp (40ml) lemon juice 1/2 cup (120ml) water 3 tbsp sunflower oil (or other neutral oil) 1.25 tsp salt Resources: blender cheese cloth parchment paper Preparation: 1 - Preheat oven to 140 degrees 2 - Combine all ingredients in a blender. 3 - Start blender on a slow speed until mixture has formed a cheese like texture. 4 - Remove mixture from blender and place in a cheese cloth. 5 - Squeeze excess moisture from mixture in cheese cloth until dry (about 2 minutes). 6 - Line a 2 pound loaf pan with parchment paper. 7 - Spread mixture evenly into parchment lined pan. 8 - Place pan in preheated oven and cook for 30 minutes. 9 - Remove from oven and let cool for about 15 minutes.

[@kaybrown4010]

n1lla Thanks for including Imperial measurements for us backward Yankees!

[@carolenelms1811]

Thank you for listing in US measure!!

[@sharit7970]

EDIT: *145g almond flour = 1 1/2c* NOT 3/4 c

[@veronicasalas2666]

n1lla thank you! 😊👍

[@vutesaqu]

INGREDIENTS 145g ground almond fllour 2 cloves garlic 40ml lemon juice 120ml water 3 tbs sunflower oil (or any neutral-tasting oil) 1.25 tsp salt

[@onedandylion]

Thank you :)

[@KrisPBacon-fv5hm]

Pesvut you are a star. Thanks

[@melissaobrien5014]

thankyou!

[@TheMissSELane]

Very yummy 🤤 thank you for the recipe ☺️

[@zwiesland]

If you make almond milk yourself, this is a great use for the leftover almond pulp!

[@svetlanaerdogan4469]

zwiesland,Yes, a brilliant idea for using it 👍

[@mjsalome7751]

I recently have been doing the same thing, different recipe but will try this for sure!

[@thehappypear]

Fab idea!!! 😄😋🙌

[@MadeleinesVego]

Yes but when you make almond milk you milk the fat out of the nuts so what is left is the fiber of the nuts. To make cheese you kind of need that fat. You can use the almond pulp in veggie patties or dry it and use as gluten free flour. It was a nice idea though, maybe it works. If any one tries, leave a comment 💕😊

[@zwiesland]

I did try it, several times, and it works very well. With usual tools you have at home there is enough fat left in the pulp. Also in this recipy sunflower oil is added. I used about the same amount of olive oil (plus thyme) and it worked nicely. I used Sophia Hoffmann's recipe and also tasted it, made by herself, in one of her "Vegan Queens Dinners", made from the almond pulp of the milk she used in the same dinner. It really works great. :)

[@bpkvlseLPBP]

Greek vegan here, gotta try this. I need feta, it's been too long

[@thehappypear]

YES!!!! Let us know how it is!!! 😄😋🙌

[@surfsusan]

How was it?

[@ri1a234]

same here :D had almond feta at a restaurant in berlin and it tasted exactly like real feta! but when i once did it myself it was a clear fail

[@kalliroiangelopoulou1721]

VPap greek veg here, i really need to know if it actually tasted like feta

[@demiV55555]

Another Greek here wondering if this works. I can say no to anything but I cant live without feta. I need an alternative.

[@camillahaugaard2150]

Tried this yesterday. It is FETASTIC! Due to mal-sampling of the blender a little water ran out, but I decided not to replace it, and instead left out the part where you drain it, since I was afraid that too much would stick to the cloth. Also spread it out in a thinner layer so it could still dry up. It just turned out SO well, and since feta is one of the things I miss the most I am THRILLED! Thanks you guys, you just make the BEST vegan recipes 💚👏😍

[@thehappypear]

Woo Camilla you're brill! Good on ya, improvising is the way to discover new things! Glad you enjoyed the feta, it really is EPIC!! 😄🙌😋

[@marystestkitchen]

That's some betta' feta!!

[@thehappypear]

😂😂

[@sevilrory]

this recipe is amazing because it does not require any nutritional yeast to make it taste cheesy! will definitely try this one out and put on my salads!

[@thehappypear]

It's incredible!!!!! 😄😋🙌

[@fluidartbynina]

Yum, yum, yum...this was so easy to make and it turned out delicious. Love it on freshly made bread.

[@svetlanaerdogan4469]

I tried this recipe at last. I used almond pulp and I didn't have to squeeze it (it was dry enough). OMG it was so yummy. It tastes like a real cheese. Thank you so much for this epic recipe 😊

[@thehappypear]

You're very welcome! Good on ya for making it you're brill!!! 😄🙌👌

[@plantplanetearth509]

Wow! Excellent and easy. Thank you to all who make it so easy to be vegan.

[@thehappypear]

Thrilled you enjoyed!!!! 😄😋🙌

[@anotherbennett6488]

J-cloth as a cheese cloth.. Ingenious! Why did I not think of that?

[@thehappypear]

😄😋🙌

[@StaceChristopher]

Sameeeee wtf 😂😭😂😂😂😂😭😂😭 perfect!

[@traceygibson2414]

Went from vegetarian to vegan very recently & I'm loving it. I do miss Halloumi tho.

[@thehappypear]

We're experimenting with our own creation with a vegan halloumi!! 😄😍😋

[@evaszabo5588]

wooooooooooooooooow! please make it! and make it soyfree and algaefree too ;)

[@StaceChristopher]

@@thehappypear have you mastered halloumi yet? 😳🙊

[@menifo4334]

I've made this and it tasted great. Actually, being Greek, it tasted more like tahini to me but still super tasty. I used it in my spinach pie and it added a really unique taste to it. Btw, the J-cloth straining didn't work as the paper was ruptured from too much humidity and had to leave it in the oven for nearly 45 min for it to dry. I also used whole almonds and they worked just as fine. P.S. You can also sprinkle some oregano on it after it's cooked.

[@thehappypear]

Nice tips- glad it all worked out. well in the end 😄👍

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

Looks good ! you don't add yeast in it ?

[@thehappypear]

No its brill alex!! Even tastes cheesy without it!!! 😄😋🙌

[@alisonedwards1691]

You two are brilliant you have helped me so much on my healthy journey

[@thehappypear]

Fab stuff Alison!!! Keep up the brilliant work 😄😋🙌

[@lenaagogiati5834]

Hi! thank you for the recipe, I'm greek so it's a recipe I am really looking forward to.

[@thehappypear]

Ah brilliant, Lena! Please please let us know how it goes! 😄😋🙌

[@lenaagogiati5834]

Hi guys! I know it's been almost a year but that's how much it took me to finally find a good replacement for vegan feta cheese. I must admit the cheese you present here is very tasty and I make it often but it doesn't hit that spot that Greeks have for feta cheese. I very recently stumbled upon a recipe that I wanted to share with you. I felt it my duty as you asked so nicely. I am sending you the url in case you also find anything else you like. If you don't have the time to go through the recipe I would be happy to type it out for you. I hope you see this message. Know that I appreciate and admire the work you do. Have a great summer. Be happy, healthy and creative. Respectfully, Lena. veganinathens.com/gr/2018/01/18/homemade-fermented-almond-feta-cheese/

[@alecsapwyn]

This went very well on a naan bread pizza with the mozzarella recipe. Thanks

[@thehappypear]

Ah brilliant Alexander love it! 😄😋🙌

[@iamgoregeous3952]

+The Happy Pear Any subs to Almond flour?

[@sunwindandtree2841]

It looks sooooo good !!!

[@thehappypear]

Tastes even better!!! 😍🤤😋

[@sharit7970]

Thanks for doing the legwork and posting...will give this one a try!

[@rosiejonasson6752]

wow, impressive. can't wait to try this. thank-you thank-you thank-you !

[@thehappypear]

You're brill Rosie!!!! Let us know how it goes!! 😄😋🙌

[@thriftynative]

I just purchased your cookbook! I'm so excited! I can't wait to purchase your new book when it comes out!

[@ladyb4325]

No excuse not to be vegan! Thanks for sharing! I love cashew cheese and can't wait to try this!

[@thehappypear]

Wooo!!!! Hope you enjoy!!! 😄😋🙌

[@teleishamber]

Thank you boys for the amazing recipe it tastes divine! Life is good with vegan cheese in my life now :') just enjoyed it with some bread tomato herbs red onion and olive oil salt and pepper belissimo! I used it as a cheese spread while it bakes in the oven :') it has the same biteyness as feta

[@thehappypear]

It's so good right?! You're just fab yourself! 😄😋🙌

[@elenitsa79]

Fantastic you guys! Now I can enjoy a vegan ntakos 😉

[@thehappypear]

Wooo Helen!!!! 😄😋🙌

[@magoh7921]

U guys r the best!!

[@thehappypear]

Big love Margaret! 💚🤗

[@charelW]

I have not got almond but coconut flour, so this has inspired me to try the recipe with the latter.

[@melissaobrien5014]

will try it... thanks for the recipe:)

[@thehappypear]

Good on ya Melissa!!!! 😄😋🙌

[@renatachiquitelli3800]

You guys are amazing!! Thank you so much

[@thehappypear]

Thanks a million Renata. Hope you have a great week.

[@Fran_Away]

Literally waking up at 5 am to milk the almonds. Memelords :D

[@thehappypear]

😂😂😂

[@kaybrown4010]

Yo Dudes! I bet you could bake this in a cupcake tin to get little individual cheeses to pop on top of salads, etc. I LOVE feta, can't wait to try this!

[@thehappypear]

Fab idea Wynona!!! 😄😋🙌

[@chenchi6623]

Wow exactly what I need

[@thehappypear]

Glad we could help! 😄😋🙌

[@sarahalyn8585]

Is it ok to use what you’ve squeezed out from the cheese cloth as a cheese sauce and how long does it last in the fridge? I made this feta & it’s incredible. I use these two for everything! I lived in Cork for one year and Dublin for another but now I am back in Canada. I love, love, love them!

[@anasinca2258]

I so so so need this :) used to love feta, hope it will taste like that :D

[@thehappypear]

Promise it's DELISH Ana!!! 😄😋🙌

[@NoorAlShihaby]

That looks really simple.. I might give it a go! Have you tried making it with nutritional yeast? You mentioned in your store cupboard staples video that it gives food a cheesy flavour. "Magic hippy dust"!

[@katiesmith-di3mr]

Noor AlShihaby I was wondering that too!?

[@thehappypear]

Amazingly, this already has that lovely cheesy flavour without the nutritional yeast!! 😄😋🙌

[@WhiteLotusTarot]

Finally!!! My favorite cheese! Can you please create a cream cheese recipe that tastes like the real thing??? If you have one and I've missed it please let me know and I will search your recipes to find it. 😉 thanks! Angelique

[@thehappypear]

We'll put it on the list Angelique!! 😄😋🙌

[@MrSkotty1992]

White Lotus Tarot take any vegan plain non-sweetend yogurt, dump into a double lined cheese cloth and squize out excess water. Bound cloth tightly and hang above a bowl in the refrigerator for 24 hours to drain. Remove from cloth and fold in salt to taste.

[@Tracks777]

I like! Keep it up!

[@jaxstorey6734]

Ab fab! You guys make it so fun...so thanks! :D

[@catalinababy6068]

Yum

[@thehappypear]

😄👍🙌

[@tiffanylabelle]

Thanks guys! Any chance I could sub the oil for something else? Would love to know what you suggest? Thank you

[@HeatherMoreau]

Great video! I do wish you would put the ingredients list in the comments if possible with conversions!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@RS-kx9ee]

Just made it and it is fantastic but how do you store it?

[@premasru]

The Happy Pear - Vegan Feta Cheese Preheat oven to 140 degrees 145g ground almond 2 cloves garlic 40ml lemon juice 120ml water 3tbsp sunflower or neutral tasting oil 1 and 1/4 tsp salt Put all in a blender. Start blending slowly. Blend about 2 mins on slow speed. Cover a bowl with cheese cloth. Add the stuff. Squeeze out any excess water. Line a small loaf tin with grease-proof paper. Spread out to about 3cm high Bake for 30mins. Leave to cool 30 mins.

[@Relivino]

Any chance of getting a video about making tofu? :)

[@thehappypear]

We'll put it on the list!! 😄😋🙌

[@normamaltez5365]

Relivino Yes please 👏

[@Relivino]

Awesome! :)

[@connaghananthony]

There is really no need to use animals products for anything. You guys and the rest doing similar work are geniuses. Keep up the good work.

[@thehappypear]

Thanks a mil Anthony! 😄👍🙌

[@scdobserver835]

Love how the Irish say Three. It sounds like tree! You guys rock!

[@svetlanaerdogan4469]

I really enjoyed your mozzarella recipe. Now I know what I'm going to make next 😉

[@thehappypear]

Woo Svetlana, you're brill!!!! 😄😋🙌

[@georgetsolakis1612]

That's a very interesting try at a vegan type cheese...but i'm not sure if u could at all call it feta...I was grown up consuming so much of this cheese (in its many local slight variations), and I can assure you that its strong specail taste has nothing to do with garlic! Now that dairy products are in exile from my daily diet (after medical urge) and I've been missing feta a lot for more than an entire year, your suggestion sounds fabulous to me just to jazz things up a bit with my feta-orphan summer Greek salad! I'll give it a try! Many thanks, guys! ;-)

[@thehappypear]

Woo George!! Let us know how it compares to your knowledge of feta!!! 😄😋🙌

[@katharinao1447]

I just made that version of vegan "Feta", I love greek Feta cheese, but I want to eat vegan again. I do have to say that it (of course) is not like the real thing, but it tastes pretty much like some sort of it (and I did not expect that), also the consistency is not as "smooth" as real Feta (but that might be because my ground almonds are crumbly). Nevertheless I find this is a quick and easy option for a vegan "Feta" and I can't wait to put it on Pizza and in salad

[@thehappypear]

Ah that's brilliant!!! Thanks so much for letting us know 😘🙌😄

[@chophappy]

OMG, can't wait to try the vegan feta recipe!

[@christinafurlow6815]

Great recipe guys! Could you omit the oil?

[@thehappypear]

You do need it for this recipe Christina! 😄😋

[@shirleysparks1148]

I really enjoy all your videos and I want to eat more plant based . But my problem is I am Type 2 diabetic and most of the dishes I see that are vegan or vegetarian are high in carbs . Are there any lower in carbs ?

[@hAveFunBeHaPpy]

Have you tried another flour besides almond flour by any chance? My sister and I are both new vegans and would love to make this because I miss feta so much, but my sister has a nut allergy.

[@thehappypear]

You could try coconut flour but I'm not sure it will work 👍

[@laurapetropoulos3558]

Hola happy pear!! could you guys possible make a video on what you eat to not lose weight? you are both very strong looking men and for myself, since going vegan over a year ago, my boyfriend and i lost weight and cant seem to put it back on nor build any muscle! much love you guys and keep up the awesome work. :) x

[@thehappypear]

Hey Laura! We basically just eat all the time!! We're constantly surrounded by food as it's a huge part of our life, so we're snacking all the time!! Nuts, whole grains, fruits- constant eating!!! 😄😋🙌 We work out about 5 times a week also! 😄

[@2Omoshiroi]

You saved me - Spanakopita now possible.

[@mastiffpeople4868]

Hell ya, making 2 lbs worth!!! Omg I miss feta. Thanks for this!

[@thehappypear]

WOOOO!!! 😂😄😋🙌

[@gdavish]

Great video. How long will this last in the fridge?

[@thehappypear]

About a week 😄👍

[@michaelvictoriareese]

Could I sub sunflower seeds for sunflower oil? I know that's a weird question...

[@TheDesignerAtHeart]

what other flour substitute can i use?

[@vidiesel]

What is j-cloth? Is that like paper towels in the US?

[@glitzandsparkle]

Could ye make other cheese like cheddar? Iv tried many times but it has never worked for me.

[@thehappypear]

We'll put it on the list!!! 😄😋🙌

[@drkprincessfey]

could I use any nut flour , or oat flour ?

[@stephaniesantos78]

would this work with any other flour? because i have coconut flour that i never use and would love to get rid of haha

[@mariannebrown5902]

I don't think so, coconut flour's really sweet it wouldn't taste right. The almond flour's neutral enough and has the perfect texture

[@beautifulL52]

I don't mind that you guys talk over each other. Its just the way you guys are and have grown up together. I'm just saying. I see a lot of complaints about it but I don't care. Anyways GREAT Recipe!! :)

[@thehappypear]

Hahahahahaha thanks a mill!!! 😄😋🙌

[@liaesteban3034]

she's nice and cool

[@jalyassin]

Lía Esteban ikr?!

[@thehappypear]

😂😂

[@kazzyh5913]

YES!! 😋

[@thehappypear]

WOOOO!!!!!! 🙌🙌🙌😄

[@liaprigka9684]

greetings from greece! 😎☀🏖

[@thehappypear]

Big love to Greece from Ireland!! 😍🤗😄

[@joansebastianmarintorres177]

I know this question might be silly, but, could almond flour be substituted with coconut flour?

[@jkem0]

I've used it on pasta, greek salad, on pizza and it first really everywhere. Very good recipe, but I don't really see any point on squizing the moisture out of the cheese, it will be gone in the oven anyway, tried it 2 times. Greetings.

[@bladieblubb]

just tried, but i couldn't get any moisture out of the cream. So it was a very creamy and not so much feta consistency :D

[@BrianBirdy]

God damn! This video is a mega!

[@thehappypear]

Woooo Brian dude!!! 😄😋🙌

[@faybaker276]

Can I put it in dehydrator?

[@sarahross8634]

Can I use almond pulp instead of flour?

[@thehappypear]

It won't be smooth enough Sarah! 😄😋🙌

[@missseven80]

Am wondering long can it be stored?

[@thehappypear]

At least two weeks!!! 😄😋🙌

[@carolenelms1811]

Well, What is this is US measures? 140 degrees is C... convert but not sure of the other ingredients.... WOW! This recipe looks super for feta and........ easy peasy to make.... Just confused on the ingredients for US measure :( You guys rocked with this one!! Thank you!!

[@carolenelms1811]

Ah! N1lla has listed in US measure below... Just saw this!! Can't wait to try this cheese!

[@sharit7970]

Question: I'm from the US. I'm not familiar with 'tree tablespoons' Is that anything like a regular tablespoon? JK! Love it! Made the recipe and it's a keeper. Thanks for posting!

[@freecs6339]

YOO DUUUUDES!

[@thehappypear]

😄🙌🙌

[@allysonmessina1785]

I don't believe that it tastes exactly like feta... that's a lie... But I still want to try this recipe... maybe it will surprise me :)

[@thehappypear]

You'll love it! 😄😋🙌

[@SimonaLisaBuRR]

Can we use different flour?? I have a nut allergy....

[@thehappypear]

Not sure, haven't tried it with a different flour 😄👍😘

[@asyasaa2223]

the european court of justice ruled against the use of "cheese" or "milk" for non-dairy products in order to avoid misleading product names haha what a joke

[@asyasaa2223]

thanks for the recipe though! will try some time soon

[@lesmercredis]

Dave is so beautiful

[@thehappypear]

😂😉

[@halifaxliving]

[@thehappypear]

😄😋👍

[@VasiaMple]

Hello, guys. I will try it. I will say if taste like feta as a Greek hahaha. And sorry for saying that but you are both very handsome and sexy😊😁

[@HuusHuus-zc2zl]

There is no such thing as vegan feta cheese. You need goats to make feta cheese. This is ridiculous.