Vegan Dill Pickle Cheese Ball Delight
Creamy, tangy, and packed with pickle flavor—this vegan cheese ball is a total crowd-pleaser for parties, snacks, or game nights.
📝 Ingredients
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1 cup raw cashews (soaked 4–6 hours, then drained)
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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2 tbsp pickle juice
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1–2 cloves garlic
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2 tbsp nutritional yeast
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¼ cup finely chopped dill pickles
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2 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried dill)
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½ tsp onion powder
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Salt, to taste
For rolling (optional but recommended):
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Extra chopped dill
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Chopped pickles
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Crushed nuts or breadcrumbs
👩🍳 Instructions
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Blend: Add cashews, lemon juice, pickle juice, garlic, nutritional yeast, onion powder, and salt to a food processor. Blend until smooth and thick.
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Mix-ins: Transfer to a bowl and fold in chopped pickles and fresh dill.
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Chill: Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
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Shape: Form into a ball using your hands.
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Coat: Roll in chopped dill, pickles, or nuts if desired.
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Serve: Chill again for 30 minutes, then serve.
🥖 Serving Ideas
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With crackers, pretzels, or pita chips
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Spread on toast or bagels
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As a sandwich or wrap filling
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With fresh veggie sticks (carrots, cucumber, celery)
