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    Home » Tofu » Tofu Cream Cheese

    Tofu Cream Cheese

    Published: Apr 13, 2022 · by Nico

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    This tofu vegan cream cheese is made with 5 simple ingredients and it's smooth, velvety, and perfect to use as a starter, dip, or spread in a sandwich.

    And you can easily flavor the basic recipe of this vegan cream cheese with many vegetables like roasted eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes, or steamed artichokes.

    Ready to eat tofu cream
    vegan cream cheese on bruschetta
    On this page:
    • What to expect
    • Ingredients and substitutions
    • Instructions
    • Variations
    • Serving suggestions
    • Similar recipes
    • Storage
    • Recipe

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    What to expect

    tofu cream cheese

    This is basically a vegan cream cheese recipe that is very versatile and delicious.

    We love eating this as an alternative to cream cheese on toasted bread, in wraps, sandwiches, and even to stuff roasted vegetables such as roasted peppers or mushrooms.

    You can make this in literally 5 minutes with a few ingredients.

    Ingredients and substitutions

    Ingredients
    • Tofu: we prefer to use firm tofu for this recipe. Silky and soft tofu is too watery for this vegan cream cheese.
    • Lemon juice: freshly squeezed, it helps neutralize the tofu flavor.
    • Olive oil: best if extra virgin and of good quality since you are going to taste it in this recipe. Any other neutral vegetable oil would work too, but we like the olive oil flavor.
    • Salt: to taste, we like to add a couple of pinches.
    • Tahini: this is the key to a smooth, rich, and velvety tofu cream cheese. Tahini adds loads of flavor, and healthy fats, and makes this recipe irresistible.

    Tip on Tahini: choose one made with 100% hulled and toasted sesame seeds.

    You can find it written in the ingredients, it is important that they are hulled otherwise the tahini has a different, stronger flavor.

    To make this tofu cream cheese even more flavorful you can also add a variety of vegetables. For example, try adding:

    • the flesh of roasted eggplant.
    • artichoke hearts in oil (drained from the oil).
    • sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained from the oil).
    • fresh herbs such as parsley, dill, or chives.
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    Instructions

    To make this vegan cream cheese you'll need a blender. Put the 4.5 ounces (125 grams) of tofu in the blender.

    Break it up with our hands, then add about 2 tablespoons (20 grams) of extra virgin olive oil, two pinches of salt, 3 tablespoons (40 grams) of lemon juice, and about 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of tahini.

    Blend well until the tofu cream cheese is very smooth. If you think it's too thick, then add a tablespoon or two of water.

    Then once the cream is smooth we transfer it to a bowl to serve it. 

    I sprinkle this with a little parsley and if you want you can also drizzle some extra virgin olive oil on top.

    Variations

    tofu cream cheese

    When we have friends over for dinner, we make two or three kinds of this tofu cream cheese as an appetizer. 

    For example, with the same basic recipe, you can make one with a delicate artichoke flavor by adding well-drained artichoke hearts in oil. 

    Blend as before until the sauce is smooth, et voila, this one on toasted bread rubbed with garlic - bruschetta style - is my absolute favorite, and if you are an artichoke lover you must try it. 

    Louise, on the other hand, is crazy about the roasted eggplant variation. To make it, just follow the same procedure as before, that is, put all the ingredients in a blender, then add the flesh of half an eggplant roasted in the oven at 370F or 190C for about 20 minutes. 

    This version is very reminiscent of Baba Ghanoush, a delicious eggplant dish popular in the Middle East. 

    Serving suggestions

    • As an appetizer: Our favorite way to serve tofu cream cheese is on toasted bread, lightly oiled, and rubbed with garlic, like Italian bruschetta, as an appetizer.
      To enhance the flavor even more you can top with some confit tomatoes, some caramelized onions, or steamed artichokes.
    • As a quick lunch: Use as a spread in a sandwich with your favorite lettuce, slices of cucumber, and tomato. A perfect lunch box idea, also for kids.
    • As part of an easy dinner: Spread the cream cheese in a bagel or a wrap with roasted vegetables, it's a delicious and fulfilling meal.

    If you want to make an even more varied appetizer, you can use this vegan cream cheese to fill some peppers. I use peppers that I lightly roast on a grill, then cut in half and fill with the tofu - yum!

    Similar recipes

    By now, you've probably realized that we are big on tofu in our family. You too? Then, take a look at our easiest tofu recipes:

    • Tofu salad
    • Fried tofu
    • Pan-fried mushroom tofu
    • Vegan egg salad
    • Lemon tofu
    • Tofu in pizzaiola sauce
    • Scrambled tofu
    • Spinach tofu pesto

    Isn't tofu incredibly versatile? Let us know in the comments below how you like to eat tofu, we'd love to hear.

    Storage

    Store this vegan cream cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a couple of days.

    Let warm up at room temperature for 30 minutes before eating. Not suitable for freezing.

    For many more tofu ideas, check out our tofu category page.

    Recipe

    tofu cream cheese

    Tofu Cream Cheese

    Author: Nico
    This tofu cream cheese is made with 5 simple ingredients and it's smooth, velvety, and perfect to use as a starter, dip, or spread in a sandwich.
    And you can easily flavor the basic recipe of this vegan cream cheese with many vegetables like roasted eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes, or artichoke hearts.
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    4.63 from 8 votes
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Breakfast, Snack, Starter
    Cuisine International
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 136 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Blender

    Ingredients
     
     

    Base Recipe

    • 4.5 ounces firm tofu
    • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
    • 2 tablespoon tahini (from hulled sesame seeds and light in colour)
    • ½ teaspoon salt or more to taste
    • 1 handful fresh herbs (parsley, chives, spring onions)

    Roasted Eggplant Cream Cheese

    • ½ eggplant

    Artichoke Cream Cheese

    • ½ cup artichoke hearts in oil (drained)

    Sun Dried Tomatoes Cream Cheese

    • ⅓ cup sun dried tomatoes in oil (drained)

    Instructions
     

    • Squeeze the tofu with your hands to remove some of the water from it. It's ok if it breaks as we are going to blend it.
    • Add tofu, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, and salt to a blender and blend for 2 to 3 minutes till you have a very smooth tofu cream.
    • Serve as a spread on toasted bread, in sandwiches, bagel, or as a dip. You can either mix the finely chopped fresh herbs in or sprinkle then on top.

    Variation with Sun-Dried Tomatoes or Artichokes

    • Drain the sun dried tomatoes or the artichokes to remove as much oil as possible. Then add them to the blender with the other ingredients and blend till you have a smooth cream.

    Variation with Roasted Egggplant

    • Preheat the oven to 390F or 200C. Cut the eggplant in half, and bake it for 20 minutes or until very soft, cut side down, on a baking tray line with parchment paper.
    • With a spoon, remove the flesh of the eggplant from its skin. Add the flesh to the blender with the other ingredients and blend till you have a smooth cream.

    Nutritional Values

    Nutrition Facts
    Tofu Cream Cheese
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 136 Calories from Fat 108
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 12g18%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 7g
    Potassium 52mg1%
    Carbohydrates 3g1%
    Dietary Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 90IU2%
    Vitamin B6 1mg50%
    Vitamin C 6mg7%
    Vitamin E 1mg7%
    Vitamin K 21µg20%
    Calcium 53mg5%
    Folate 11µg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    Manganese 1mg50%
    Magnesium 8mg2%
    Zinc 1mg7%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. kim

      April 14, 2022 at 5:34 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe. 👍👍🙏🙏

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      • Nico

        April 15, 2022 at 6:33 am

        Thank you, Kim! We're delighted you enjoyed the recipe 🙂 Cheers, Nico

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