Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of homemade Vegan Cream Cheese, a delightful dairy-free spread that elevates your meals and snacks. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for bagels, as a dip for veggies, or even as a flavorful addition to sandwiches. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients like extra-firm tofu and refined coconut oil, you can whip up this versatile cream cheese in under 5 minutes. Customize it to your liking by adding herbs, spices, or sweeteners to create unique flavor profiles that suit any occasion. Whether you’re hosting brunch or enjoying a quiet snack at home, this vegan cream cheese is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz package extra-firm tofu (water-packed)
- 1/2 cup refined coconut oil (melted)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Drain and press the tofu well to remove excess liquid.
- Break the tofu into pieces and add it to a food processor along with melted coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, and salt.
- Blend on high until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add any desired flavorings and pulse or stir until combined.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Spread
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg