Description
A creamy and delicious vegan alternative to traditional cream cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for 4 hours
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
- Add cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and water to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Transfer to a container and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use a high-speed blender for best results.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan cream cheese, dairy-free spread, plant-based cheese