Almond Ricotta

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    400

    g
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      20 min

Appears in
Veganissimo!: The Plant-Based & Gluten-Free Italian Kitchen

By Antonio Alderuccio

Published 2025

  • About

Use almond ricotta as a dairy-free substitute in recipes calling for traditional ricotta, or spread it on crackers and bread, or use it as a dip. It adds a creamy, nutty flavour to various dishes, including as a filling for ravioli or on top of a lasagna.

Ingredients

  • 150 g ( oz/ cups) almond flour
  • 2

Method

In a food processor or high-powered blender, combine the almond flour, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Blitz together, gradually adding up to 500ml (17½fl oz/2 cups + 2 tbsp) water, until you achieve a smooth, ricotta-like consistency.

Scrape the mixture into a medium saucepan over a high heat and, stirring occasionally, bring it gently to a boil. Remove from the he