Vegan Pepper Jack Cheese with Almond Milk. Glutenfree Recipe - Vegan Richa (2024)

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This Almond Milk Pepper jack shreds and melts. Super easy and quick to whip up. Free of Dairy, egg, soy, gluten. can be made corn-free

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A quick post today with this Easy Vegan Pepper Jack Cheese. This vegan cheese has almond milk, starches and agar to thicken and stretch, Chickpea flour for taste and texture and voila! You can also make this with coconut milk or cashew milk. The cheese with cashew milk will be whiter on melting. The almond milk cheese shreds with a large grater! Use it on a Pizza or grilled Sammie.

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More Vegan Cheese Recipes from the blog:
Try this Cauliflower Cheddar Slices
Some Cashew Mozzarella made into Mozzarella Sticks!
Green Goddess Gouda

This Pepper Jackshreds! If you want to make it really hard, try pomona’s pectin like this recipe.

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Almond Milk Pepper Jack cheese

This Almond Milk Pepper jack shreds and melts. Super easy and quick to whip up. Free of Dairy, egg, soy, gluten. can be made corn-free

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time25 minutes mins

Course: cheese

Cuisine: American

Servings: 2

Calories: 250kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) almond milk divided
  • 1.5 Tbsp tapioca starch or use arrowroot starch
  • 1.5 Tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot starch
  • 1.5 Tbsp chickpea flour
  • 2 Tbsp or more nutritional yeast
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp or more lemon juice
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 to 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) garlic powder or use 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) onion powder
  • 2.5 tsp agar powder see note for agar flakes
  • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) or more red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Grease a glass container with extra virgin olive oil and keep ready. In a bowl, whisk 1/2 cup almond milk with the starches, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, spices and salt.

  • In a pan, add 1 cup of almond milk and agar powder and heat on medium heat, Bring to a rolling boil and cook for 4 mins.

  • Reduce heat to low and slowly add in the almond milk starch mixture from step 1 and mix.

  • Increase heat to medium and continue to mix and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.

  • Add in the pepper flakes and fold in. Carefully (the mix will be hot) taste and adjust salt, tang (lemon juice) and spice. You want it to be slightly more saltier, spicier in the liquid state.

  • Take off heat and pour in a well greased glass container. Let set in the refrigerator for at least an hour. Use a large grater to shred and use.

Notes

Note: ** if using agar flakes, use 2.5 to 3 Tbsp of the flakes and cook with the almond milk for 12 to 15 minutes in step 2 and mix to completely dissolve.
for variations: Use other plant milks like cashew milk or coconut milk.

Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Almond Milk Pepper Jack cheese

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value*

Fat 17g26%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 838mg36%

Potassium 197mg6%

Carbohydrates 19g6%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 150IU3%

Vitamin C 1.9mg2%

Calcium 225mg23%

Iron 0.7mg4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Almond Milk Pepper Jack
Allergen Information: Free of Dairy, egg, soy, gluten. Can be corn-free

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups almond milk, divided
1.5 Tbsp tapioca starch or use arrowroot starch
1.5 Tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot starch
1.5 Tbsp chickpea flour
2 Tbsp or more nutritional yeast
2 Tbspextra virgin olive oil
2 tsp or more lemon juice
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 to 3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder or use 1 tsp garlic paste
1/2 tsp onion powder

2.5 tsp agar powder
1/2 tsp or more red pepper flakes

Method:
1. Grease a glass container with extra virgin olive oil and keep ready. In a bowl, whisk 1/2 cup almond milk with the starches, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast. extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, spices and salt.
2. In a pan, add 1 cup of almond milk and agar and heat on medium heat, Bring to a rolling boil and cook for 4 mins.
3. Reduce heat to low and slowly add in the almond milk + starch mixture from step 1 and mix.
4. Increase heat to medium and continue to mix and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
5. Add in the pepper flakes and fold in. Carefully (the mixwill be hot) taste and adjust salt, tang (lemon juice) and spice. You want it to be slightly more saltier, spicier in the liquid state.
6. Take off heat and pour in a well greased glass container. Let set in the refrigerator for at least an hour. Use a large grater to shred and use.

Note: if using agar flakes, use 2.5 to 3 Tbsp of the flakes and cook with the almond milk for 12 to 15 minutes in step 2 and mix to completely dissolve.

for variations: Use other plant milks like cashew milk or coconut milk.

Shredded up on a Pizza below. No that is not hair, its just onion skin. Pizza recipe here.

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in pepper jack cheese? ›

Ingredients: PASTEURIZED MILK, JALAPENO PEPPERS, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, HABANERO PEPPERS, ENZYMES. Our pepper jack cheese is certain to add a kick to all your sandwiches like turkey and roast beef.

Is there cheese made from almond milk? ›

If you're expecting homemade almond cheese to taste like cheese made from cow, sheep, or goat's milk, you'll be disappointed. But if you want a vegan, lactose-free, dairy-free substitution that's similar to cheese, then this slightly sweet, tangy, and creamy almond cheese is for you.

What's the difference between Monterey Jack and pepper jack cheese? ›

Monterey Jack cheese is a white, semi-hard cheese that's made using cow's milk, with a mild flavor and slight sweetness. When spicy peppers are added, it transforms into the beloved Pepper Jack cheese that we know and love. What makes Pepper Jack cheese so special is its perfect balance of creaminess and heat.

Is Pepper Jack cheese healthier than American cheese? ›

Calcium, the most prevalent mineral in the body, is critical for tooth and bone health, muscle action, blood vessel constriction and relaxation, and hormone release. Pepper jack cheese also has 607 mg of sodium, making it a low sodium cheese compared to saltier varieties like American and blue cheese.

Is Pepper Jack cheese healthier than cheddar cheese? ›

On the cheese continuum, pepper jack weighs in on the more nutritious end of the spectrum, due to its relatively low amount of calories and sodium compared to many other cheeses. It's also a great source of calcium and protein.

What is the white powder on pepper jack cheese? ›

They're most likely calcium lactate crystals, also known as “cheese crystals.” They are completely safe to eat, and usually signify that a cheese is flavorful and well-aged. Calcium lactate crystals form naturally during the aging process and are most commonly found in aged cheddars, including Smoked Medium Cheddar.

What are some interesting facts about pepper jack cheese? ›

Pepper jack cheese is a variant of Monterey Jack cheese. Pepper jack cheese is a semi-soft cheese with an open texture and spicy flavor from the sweet peppers, rosemary, habañero chilies, garlic, and spicy jalapeños studded in the cheese. Pepper jack melts easily, thanks to high moisture content.

Why isn't almond milk vegan? ›

As almond milk is made from seeds (yep, technically they are seeds, not nuts), they are in theory completely vegan, and as they are not generally not sweetened or altered with animal byproducts like honey, it is understood as vegan.

What almond milk is vegan? ›

Yes, almond milk is typically vegan. Plant milk is considered part of the vegan diet, provided no additives contain animal products. Almond milk is made from almonds and water but is sometimes added with honey which is not included in what vegans consume.

What cheese is closest to Jack cheese? ›

Havarti cheese is the most similar substitute, offering a buttery flavor and creamy texture like Monterey Jack. Other close matches are aged gouda, muenster, and mild cheddar.

Is Pepper Jack similar to provolone? ›

Provolone cheese is an Italian semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk. Like mozzarella, it is a stretched-curd cheese belonging to the pasta filata family of cheeses. It has a pale yellow color and a mild, buttery flavor. In terms of texture, it is a semi-soft cheese similar to Muenster or pepper Jack.

Is Colby Jack and Pepper Jack the same cheese? ›

Monterey Jack will give you the most basic, slightly tangy flavor profile. Pepper Jack will obviously give you some heat. Cheddar Jack will give you some sharpness, and Colby Jack will give you added nuttiness and a rich orange hue.

Is Pepper Jack cheese made with mozzarella cheese? ›

Pepper jack cheese is made by adding spices, such as jalapeño peppers, to Monterey Jack cheese. The result is a cheese with a mild to moderate level of heat and a slightly spicy flavor.

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