Vegan Cream Cheese Sauce
Discover the ultimate dairy-free indulgence with this irresistibly creamy Vegan Cream Cheese Sauce! Made from wholesome ingredients like soaked raw cashews, unsweetened almond milk, and a tangy blend of lemon juice and apple cider vinegar, this recipe delivers velvety richness with zero dairy. Nutritional yeast adds a subtle cheesy depth, while garlic and onion powders enhance the savory flavor profile. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time, it’s perfect as a luscious pasta sauce, a flavorful veggie dip, or a versatile topping for your favorite plant-based dishes. Enjoy this smooth, homemade sauce straight from the blender for a quick fix or let it chill to amplify its bold flavors. Your search for an easy, vegan cream cheese alternative ends here!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
Directions
Step 1
Soak the cashews in hot water for at least 15 minutes. For a smoother sauce, let them soak for up to 2 hours.
Step 2
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews under cold water.
Step 3
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the drained cashews, almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and white pepper.
Step 4
Blend on high speed until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender or processor as needed to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
Step 5
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. If you prefer a tangier sauce, add an additional teaspoon of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar.
Step 6
Transfer the cream cheese sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Serve as a sauce with pasta, as a dip with vegetable sticks, or drizzled over your favorite vegan dishes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (419.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 738.1 |
| Total Fat 52.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1335.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 49.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.7g | |
| Protein 29.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 87.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 481.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1136.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories