Vegan Macadamia Cream Cheese

March 11, 2025

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Vegan Macadamia Cream Cheese

Incredibly creamy and tangy, this plant-based cream cheese is made entirely from macadamia nuts.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups raw macadamia nuts, soaked overnight
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 small clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 3–4 tablespoons water

Method

  1. Drain and rinse: Drain soaked macadamias and rinse well.
  2. Blend: Process all ingredients until very smooth, adding water gradually.
  3. Flavour: Adjust salt and lemon. Fold in optional herbs or spices.
  4. Set: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.

Keeps refrigerated for up to 5 days.


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