This vegan cheese ball is made with creamy cashew cheese flavored with maple syrup and Dijon mustard, rolled up and covered with a crunchy pecan crust.

I’ve wanted to do a vegan cheese ball (cheez ball?) post for a while. I thought it would be fun, as there’s lots you can do with cashew cheese. I was also sure I could create something at least as tasty as any dairy cheese ball.

And well, I’m not going to lie, I just wanted to create a post with “cheese ball” in the title. I told my husband this and his response was “If I ate nothing but your cooking, you’d already have one of those in your life.” The fact that he would even say such a thing confirms the statement’s accuracy.

Anyhow, I when it comes to spreadable cashew cheeses, I’ve gotten to the point where I simply open up the refrigerator and scan the door shelves for flavor inspiration. Last time I did this I spotted maple syrup and Dijon mustard. Perfect for a holiday vegan cheese ball.

Maple and Dijon are plenty festive if you ask me. For the nut crust, which is a cheese ball essential, I went with pecans for their mild sweetness, which complimented my cheesy flavors perfectly.

4.88 from 8 votes Print Maple Dijon Vegan Cheese Ball This vegan cheese ball is made with creamy cashew cheese flavored with maple syrup and Dijon mustard, rolled up and covered with a crunchy pecan crust. Prep Time 4 hours 15 minutes Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes Servings 12 Calories 191 kcal Author Alissa Saenz Ingredients 1 1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked in water 4-8 hours, rinsed and drained

3 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard

3 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup chopped pecans Instructions Place the cashews mustard, nutritioal yeast, coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt into the bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Transfer the mixture to a sheet of plastic wrap. Gently wrap plastic around mixture and press it into a ball shape. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Gently peel away plastic wrap and transfer the ball to a plate. Press pecan pieces into the surface, reshaping gently as needed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with crackers, bread or veggies. Nutrition Facts Maple Dijon Vegan Cheese Ball Amount Per Serving Calories 191 Calories from Fat 145 % Daily Value* Fat 16.1g 25% Saturated Fat 5.9g 30% Sodium 288mg 12% Potassium 182mg 5% Carbohydrates 9.1g 3% Fiber 1.7g 7% Sugar 2.5g 3% Protein 4.3g 9% Calcium 10mg 1% Iron 1.6mg 9% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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