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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
Soaking Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
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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