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Coconut Cheese

Coconut Cheese
Yield
about 700 g (1.5 lb)
Time
15–30 min
Gluten-Free

A creamy, dairy-free coconut cheese made from polenta and coconut oil, perfect for slicing or spreading.

Ingredients

  • 140 g (4.9 oz) corn flour (for polenta)
  • 490 g (17.3 oz) water
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 100 g (3.5 oz) coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Cook the polenta:
    • Option 1 (gradual heat): Boil the corn flour with water over high heat for 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Then reduce the heat gradually:
      • Medium-high (#7) for 1.5 minutes
      • Medium (#5) for 1.5 minutes
      • Low (#3) for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
        Total cooking time: 12 minutes.
    • Option 2 (slow boil): Bring the water to a boil, then add the corn flour, stirring continuously. Reduce the heat to very low and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  2. In a blender, combine the coconut oil, nutritional yeast, and salt.
  3. Add the hot polenta to the blender and blend until very smooth.
  4. Pour the mixture into a glass container and let it cool completely before refrigerating.
  5. Once set, the cheese can be sliced using a wire cheese slicer.

Tips & Variations

  • Works well as a spread on bread or crackers.