Cashew cream cheese is what your bagel has been missing! Easy to customize and quick to whip up, it spreads like a dream and has that tangy creamy taste reminiscent of cream cheese.

vegan bagels with vegan cream cheese

This cream cheese is versatile and can be used in recipes, soups, or as a spread. Top it on a bagel or toast or even use it in cream cheese wontons. Try it paired with our homemade bagels for a taste to put it over the top! If you need a nut-free version, try our cream cheese made of tofu instead.

Keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days. Sadly I have never frozen this, but if you do, let us know how it went in the comments!

Instructions

  1. Soak your cashews in boiling water for at least 5 minutes, but I recommend soaking them for 30 minutes to an hour to soften them and make them creamier.
soaked cashews
  1. In a blender or food processor, blend all ingredients until smooth and no solid pieces remain.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Enjoy fresh and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
vegan cashew cream cheese

Try these other recipes:

Delicious Dairy-Free Bagels

Tofu Scramble

Not Yo’ Mama’s Vegan Chili

vegan cashew cream cheese bagel

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cashew cream cheese

Cashew Cream Cheese

Allison Crawford at The Hungry Carrot
Cashew cream cheese is what your bagel has been missing! Easy to customize and quick to whip up, it spreads like a dream and has that tangy creamy taste similar to cream cheese.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Sauces and Dips, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cup soaked cashews
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast

Instructions
 

  • Soak your cashews in boiling water for at least 5 minutes, but I recommend soaking them for 30 minutes to an hour to soften them and make them creamier.
  • In a blender or food processor, blend all ingredients until smooth and no solid pieces remain.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Enjoy fresh and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Keyword cashews, cream cheese, vegan