Best 2 Vegan Cashew Cream Cheese Recipes

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Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

VEGAN CASHEW CREAM CHEESE



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Vegan cream cheese made with cashews.

Provided by DanaC

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups unsalted raw cashews
½ cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Place cashews in a bowl. Add hot water to cover; soak for 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a blender.
  • Add 1/2 cup water, lemon juice, vinegar, and salt; blend until creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides every now and then. Stir in chives.
  • Serve right away or let chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 101.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

LAST-MINUTE VEGAN CASHEW CREAM CHEESE



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Call this whatever you like, a vegan cream cheese, a dip, a spread, or whatever. All I know is that it's yummy and it carries me through those days when my avocados are just not soft yet or when they are not in season (I'm based in Israel and we have food seasons). A girl's gotta have something to spread on her sourdough bread in the morning, you know what I mean. It is also just plain good! All the recipes I have found in the past require me to soak my cashews before but that requires me to plan. And I'm not good at that!

Provided by Bayla Haskel

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups unsalted raw cashews
1 clove garlic
1 lemon, juiced
1 ½ cups water
1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Combine cashews and garlic in a high-speed blender (such as Vitamix®); blend on high until cashews are reduced to crumbs, scraping down the sides of the blender in between blending. Add lemon juice and blend until well combined.
  • Add water, 1/4 cup at a time, and blend until the mixture has a smooth and almost thick consistency; mixture will thicken further in the fridge. Mix in nutritional yeast. Add the last 1/4 cup of water only if needed; do not exceed 1 1/2 cups water if possible. Mixture should be completely smooth with no lumps remaining.
  • Taste and add salt if needed. (The mixture will taste very lemony but will neutralize after 1 hour in the fridge.) Place in the fridge to thicken, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 16.9 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Tips:

  • Use raw cashews. Roasted cashews will not give you the same creamy texture.
  • Soak the cashews for at least 4 hours, or overnight. This will make them softer and easier to blend.
  • Use a high-powered blender. A regular blender will not be able to get the cashews smooth enough.
  • Add a little bit of liquid to help the blending process. You can use water, plant-based milk, or even lemon juice.
  • Season the cashew cream cheese to taste. You can add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or any other herbs and spices that you like.
  • Use cashew cream cheese as a spread, dip, or sauce. It can also be used in baking and cooking.

Conclusion:

Vegan cashew cream cheese is a delicious, versatile, and easy-to-make dairy-free alternative to traditional cream cheese. It can be used in a variety of recipes, from sandwiches and wraps to dips and sauces. It is also a great option for those who are allergic to dairy or who are looking for a healthier alternative to traditional cream cheese. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own delicious vegan cashew cream cheese at home.

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