If you love cheese, prepare for this vegan ricotta cheese to blow you away. This non-dairy ricotta rendition mimics the texture and flavor of the real deal. The reason the recipe calls for slivered almonds is because, after blending, they provide that same graininess that’s signature to ricotta. It also makes it easy to spread or scoop, so you can make vegan lasagna or put it on crackers.

We do have one important piece of advice for this recipe: make sure to buy coconut cream, not coconut milk. The coconut cream, which comes in a can, is richer and creamier than coconut milk. The two are often in the same section of the grocery store, so make sure you choose coconut cream. If your grocery store doesn’t have coconut cream, full-fat coconut milk will suffice.

Lastly, there are two final tips for the recipe. The first tip is to soak your slivered almonds for about one hour. You drain the soaking liquid when you are ready to blend the vegan ricotta. The second tip is to use either a high-speed blender, not a food processor. The blender yields a much smoother, creamier texture. We hope you love it!