Cultured Vegan Cream Cheese
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
6 mins
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Soaking time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 6 mins
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Servings
6 (Yield: 3 cups)
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Calories
247 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Cultured Vegan Cream Cheese
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Discover a game-changer: a dairy-free cream cheese as effortless as making a smoothie, soy-free, with only 4 ingredients. Unlike many recipes, this one achieves natural cheesiness through fermentation, making it a foolproof, healthier, time-saving favorite.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups raw cashews soaked for 2 hours, or overnight in a sealed container in the refrigerator
- ⅓ cup Unsweetened plant-based yogurt
- ⅓ cup water
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Optional additions for variations:
- 1 Jalapeño roasted over an open flame and then minced
- 1 scallion minced
- 2 tablespoons minced dill
- 2 tablespoons minced chives
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Instructions
- Begin by draining and rinsing your soaked cashews thoroughly. Place them in a blender along with unsweetened plant-based yogurt and water.
- Blend for 2 minutes on medium-high speed, stopping every 30 seconds or so, to scrape down the inside of the blender pitcher with a rubber spatula to ensure the cashews are smoothly pureed.
- Transfer the blended mixture to a clean, airtight container. Glass is best because you can sterilize it and also see the cheese to check its progress. Allow the cream cheese to culture by leaving it at room temperature for about 24 hours. Make sure to use a container with about an inch (2.5cm) of extra space to allow for expansion during fermentation, but not have a lot of extra space for air and bacteria to potentially hang out in.
- After a day, the mixture should be a little bubbly looking. Add the salt, and use a clean, dry rubber spatula to mix the contents of the container. Either use it immediately or let the cheese continue to ripen for 4 days under refrigeration before using it. This will give you a firmer, more typical cream cheese consistency and nicely developed tanginess.
- If you want a fun flavored cream cheese, stir in roasted and minced jalapeño with minced scallions, or introduce a herby dimension with minced dill or chives. Get creative!
- Once your cultured vegan cream cheese reaches the perfect tang and flavor, spread it on your favorite bagels, crackers, or use it as a versatile ingredient in various recipes. Enjoy the creamy goodness!
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Notes
- 💧 Water Wisdom
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- Use filtered or distilled water for a clean base. Get creative by soaking cashews in lapsang souchong tea for a smoky flavor!
- ⏳ Embrace Patience
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- Allow a full 24-hour fermentation at room temperature. For best results, store in a glass container for easy monitoring. Don't exceed 85°F/29°C, especially in warm homes.
- 🚀 Blender Brilliance
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- Invest in a high-speed blender for smooth consistency. Weak blenders may yield grainy results, requiring extra fridge time for stiffening.
- 🔍 Glass Advantage:
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- Choose a glass container, ideally with just a little extra room to allow for expansion, but not tons of extra space for air and contaminants to hang out in. Glass can be sterilized and allows for easy progress monitoring without external exposure.
- 🌡️ Temperature Tips
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- Blend at room temperature to avoid texture issues. Pause during blending if the mixture heats up from friction; don't exceed 85°F/29°C to preserve the probiotic cultures in the yogurt.
- 🍋 Final Taste Tweak
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- After it is ripened, if you still want it a bit tangier without having to wait, a tiny splash of fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar mixed in can make that happen without more fermentation time.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
247kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
243mg
(10%)
Potassium
294mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
62IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6(Yield: 3 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 243mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 62IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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