Vegan Herbed Cream Cheese

Indulge in the velvety goodness of Vegan Herbed Cream Cheese, a dairy-free alternative packed with fresh, herbaceous flavor and nutrient-rich ingredients. This easy recipe blends soaked raw cashews with tangy lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of nutritional yeast for a creamy, cheesy base. A medley of fresh dill, chives, and parsley adds a vibrant, earthy twist, making it perfect for spreading on bagels, pairing with crispy crackers, or serving as a luscious veggie dip. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time and packed with plant-based goodness, this versatile and flavorful vegan cream cheese will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened plain almond milk

Directions

Step 1

Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with hot water.

Step 2

Allow the cashews to soak for at least 2 hours or overnight to soften.

Step 3

Drain and rinse the soaked cashews, then add them to a high-speed blender or food processor.

Step 4

Add water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, nutritional yeast, and almond milk to the blender.

Step 5

Blend the mixture on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.

Step 6

Transfer the creamy mixture into a bowl.

Step 7

Stir in the chopped dill, chives, parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Mix until the fresh herbs are evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 11

Serve spread on bagels, sandwiches, or as a dip with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(225.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	695.1

Total Fat 49.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1230.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g	0%
Total Sugars 7.7g
Protein 27.7g	0%

Vitamin D 12.5IU	0%
Calcium 125.0mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 1098.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.3%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 24.8%