3 proven alternatives for baking, cooking, and more
RATIO:
1:1 replacement for dairy cream cheese
BEST FOR:
BAKING CONTEXT:
Perfect for cheesecake, carrot cake frosting, cookies. Spreads smoothly, holds shape well. Use in no-bake recipes.
💡 PRO TIPS:
Almond-based, very creamy. Store in fridge, bring to room temp for easier spreading. Lasts 7-10 days.
RECOMMENDED BRANDS:
Kite Hill Cream Cheese, Miyoko's Creamery Cream Cheese
RATIO:
1:1 replacement
BEST FOR:
BAKING CONTEXT:
Works well in frostings, cakes, brownies. Slightly less rich than dairy. Use in recipes needing spreadable cheese.
💡 PRO TIPS:
Soy-based, very affordable. Available in most grocery stores. Tastes closest to original cream cheese.
RECOMMENDED BRANDS:
Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese, Follow Your Heart Cream Cheese
RATIO:
1½ cups raw cashews + ½ cup water + 2 tbsp lemon juice + ½ tsp salt = 2 cups cream cheese
BEST FOR:
BAKING CONTEXT:
Excellent for vegan cheesecake, frostings, cakes. Very rich and creamy. Blend until completely smooth.
💡 PRO TIPS:
Soak cashews 4-8 hours for smoothest texture. Blend with lemon juice for tang. Refrigerate 2 hours to firm up. Lasts 5-7 days.
RECOMMENDED BRANDS:
Raw cashews (any brand)