# Smoked Gouda-Style Cheese Block

Creamy, smoky, high-protein vegan cheese block that can be made sliceable if cooked properly.

- Category: Drink
- Diet: vegan, dairy-free, nut-free
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 cup cooked white beans, drained
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plant milk
- 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup olive or avocado oil
- 3 tbsp tapioca starch
- 2 tsp agar powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2-1 tsp smoked paprika

## Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth.
2. Pour into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbling.
3. Once bubbling, continue stirring for 60 seconds to fully activate the agar.
4. Immediately pour into a parchment-lined mold and smooth the top.
5. Chill for 3–4 hours, or overnight for best slicing.

## Equipment

- high-speed blender
- saucepan
- mold

## Tips

- For a deeper smoke flavor, add an extra 1/4 tsp smoked paprika.
- For a sharp finish, add 1/2 tsp mustard powder.
- For a creamier texture, add 1 extra tbsp oil.
- Store sealed in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze sliced portions for up to 2 months.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWIAvwYEdFf/?igsh=MWM3cHNrdWt3ZXEwdg==
- Creator: Debora Scholze
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/1931853c-96f8-4c50-9a2e-df68b9c652d3
- Extracted: 2026-07-27

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