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A bowl of vegan cream cheese on a wooden cheese board, surrounded by bagels.
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Vegan Cream Cheese

by Karissa's Vegan Kitchen

Easy, tangy vegan cream cheese made from cashews.
Prep Time5 minutes
Soaking time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Calories: 79kcal
Author: Karissa's Vegan Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked - see notes below
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a food processor. Start out with 2 tbsp of water and add more if needed.
  • Blend until creamy.
  • Store covered in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.

Notes

  • To soak the cashews, add them to a large bowl with about a cup of water. Then, microwave for 2 minutes. Let them sit for 20 minutes and drain. See more methods here.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.5g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 6.2g