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Published: Jan 3, 2020 · Modified: May 5, 2023 by Clara Jane · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Vegan Cashew Cream Cheese

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Ready for some homemade Vegan Cream Cheese? This easy 5-ingredient plant-based cream cheese alternative is super smooth and rich and can be used for all types of sweet and savoury recipes.

Ready for some Vegan Cream Cheese? This easy 5-ingredient plant-based cream cheese alternative is super smooth and rich and can be used for all types of sweet and savoury recipes.

Why You Will Love This Cream Cheese Recipe

This simple Vegan Cream Cheese can be made in your blender in less than 5 minutes. And the end result is incredibly creamy, smooth, and spreadable. You'll be wanting to add this plain cream cheese to every recipe and spread it over any and every cracker or sandwich. Even better, whip up a batch of vegan cream cheese frosting using this delicious vegan cashew cream cheese.

  • Entirely plant-based
  • Gluten-free
  • Thick, creamy, and tangy
  • Made with only 5 simple ingredients
  • Can be substituted for cream cheese in any recipe
  • Healthier than standard cream cheese
  • A super simple recipe that is easy to make
Ready for some Vegan Cream Cheese? This easy 5-ingredient plant-based cream cheese alternative is super smooth and rich and can be used for all types of sweet and savoury recipes.

How To Make Homemade Vegan Cream Cheese

Making homemade cream cheese is such a simple thing! Although the soaking process requires some patience, the rest of the recipe takes no time at all. It is just four easy steps to make this cream cheese:

  1. Soak the cashews in hot water for at least one hour.
  2. Drain the cashews and place them in a blender.
  3. Add the lemon juice, salt, vinegar, and coconut cream.
  4. Blend together until smooth and creamy.

How To Store Cashew Cream Cheese

This yummy Cashew Cream Cheese will last for up to five days covered in a fridge. It can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to three months.

Ready for some Vegan Cream Cheese? This easy 5-ingredient plant-based cream cheese alternative is super smooth and rich and can be used for all types of sweet and savoury recipes.

This is the dreamy vegan cashew cream cheese recipe I have been searching for! I LOVE using cream cheese in my cooking and baking. It always adds the greatest texture and creaminess to a recipe. And now, having a great vegan alternative I can turn to is a complete game-changer.

So far it has worked perfectly in every recipe I have tried it in. I have a bunch of super delish recipes that include cream cheese on the blog, so whip up a batch of creamy vegan cream cheese and give one a try! And if you do, let me know what you think of it over on my Instagram :)

Ready for some Vegan Cream Cheese? This easy 5-ingredient plant-based cream cheese alternative is super smooth and rich and can be used for all types of sweet and savoury recipes.

Vegan Cream Cheese

Ready for some homemade Vegan Cream Cheese? This easy 5-ingredient plant-based cream cheese alternative is super smooth and rich and can be used for all types of sweet and savoury recipes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Soaking Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Servings 1 cup
Calories/serving 1473 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 High-speed blender

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups raw cashews
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup coconut cream
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon white vinegar

Instructions 

  • Soak cashews in hot water for one hour.
  • Drain cashews and place in a blender.
  • Add the remaining ingredients.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy.

Notes

This yummy Cashew Cream Cheese will last for up to five days covered in a fridge. It can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to three months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 1473kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 40gFat: 127gSaturated Fat: 52gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 48gSodium: 610mgPotassium: 1698mgFiber: 9gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 16mg
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