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vegan cream cheese

Vegan Cream Cheese: 5 Irresistible Reasons to Make It

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x
  • Category: Spread
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Vegan
  • Diet: Vegan

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

  1. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
  2. Add cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and water to a blender.
  3. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. 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