Description
Vegan Cream Cheese: made with cashews and non dairy yogurt, it’s easy to make and the best vegan substitute for real dairy cream cheese! Spread it on bagels, bread or as a dip for veggies and crackers! 4 flavour options! Gluten free, No tofu!
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese:
- 1 and 1/2 cups raw cashews
- 1/3 cup non dairy plain yogurt, I use Silk plain unsweetened Cultured Coconut Yogurt
- 2 and 1/2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon white miso, I use Shiro Miso
- 1/4 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste if needed
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
For Garlic and Herb:
- 1 recipe vegan cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic or 1 small garlic clove minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning or use some fresh herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill or tablespoon fresh dill
- 1-2 tablespoons chives, diced (optional)
For Sun-dried Tomato & Pesto:
- 1 recipe vegan cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped (packed in oil), or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegan pesto, or more to taste
For Fruit spread:
- 1 recipe vegan cream cheese (omit the onion powder)
- 1/4 cup or more of your favourite jam, jelly or preserves, I like orange marmalade or apricot jam
Instructions
- Add cashews to a pot, cover with water and boil for 10 minutes (this softens the cashews). Drain well
- Add the cashews to your food processor along with the yogurt and rest of ingredients. Process until smooth and creamy. Stop to scrape down the sides a few times as you go. This will take a few minutes.
- Enjoy right away or cover and chill in the fridge first (chilled is better in my opinion). Lovely spread on bagels, bread or as a dip with crackers and veggies ! For different flavour options see notes section*
Notes
- if you'd like it a little tangier add 1-2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- For the cream cheese flavour variations: stir in after the cream cheese has been processed.
- For the fruity add ins you could also serve the preserves along side the cheese instead of incorporating them😊
- this recipe will keep covered in the fridge for 7-10 days and freezes well for 1-2 months.
- this recipe is based on my Easy Vegan Cheese Ball Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 10 Minutes
- Category: Breakfast & Baking, Snacks & Sides, 30 Minute Vegan Recipes, Vegan Holiday Recipes
- Method: food processor
- Cuisine: American, Canadian