Dairy-Free Scallion Cream Cheese
Creamy, savory, and entirely plant-based, this Dairy-Free Scallion Cream Cheese is the perfect addition to your breakfast spread or snack board. Made from nutrient-rich cashews blended to velvety perfection with zesty lemon juice, white vinegar, and aromatic garlic powder, this recipe delivers all the tangy flavor of traditional cream cheese without any dairy. Finely chopped scallions add a fresh burst of flavor, making it a delightful topping for bagels, crackers, or veggies. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time (plus chilling), this easy-to-make vegan cheese is completely free from dairy yet abundant in taste and texture. Whether you're vegan, lactose-intolerant, or simply looking for a healthier, homemade alternative, this cashew-based scallion cream cheese is a must-try.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tablespoons scallions, finely chopped
Directions
Step 1
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with water. Allow them to soak for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results. Drain and rinse the cashews before using.
Step 2
In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked and rinsed cashews, water, lemon juice, white vinegar, coconut oil, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and sea salt.
Step 3
Blend the mixture on high until it becomes incredibly smooth and creamy. This may take several minutes, and you may need to scrape down the sides a few times to ensure everything is thoroughly combined.
Step 4
Once the mixture is smooth, transfer it to a mixing bowl.
Step 5
Stir in the finely chopped scallions until they are evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese.
Step 6
Transfer the dairy-free scallion cream cheese to a container with a lid and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours to allow it to firm up and the flavors to develop.
Step 7
Serve chilled, spreading it generously over bagels, crackers, or as a dip for veggies. Enjoy the dairy-free goodness!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (341.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1062.5 |
| Total Fat 91.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 43.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1191.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 45.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.1g | |
| Protein 27.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 64.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1055.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories