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sliced vegan bagel with cream cheese.

The Best Tofu Cream Cheese (Vegan)

Firm tofu and cashews are blended together to create the Best Vegan Cream Cheese recipe that is perfectly creamy, tangy and super easy to make!
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Prep Time: 35 minutes
Chill Time, optional: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Liv King

Ingredients
 

  • 14oz Firm Tofu
  • cup Cashews optional
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
  • 3 tablespoons Vegan Butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  • Bring a cup of water to a boil. Add cashews to a bowl and pour hot water over the cashews. Let soak for 30 minutes.
  • Drain the water from the package of tofu and pat dry. No need to press. Crumble the tofu and add to a food processor along with the soaked cashews, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, melted vegan butter and salt.
  • Pulse until smooth and creamy.
  • Transfer the cream cheese to the fridge and allow to sit for at least an hour to chill and slightly firm up or enjoy right away with a homemade vegan bagel.
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