Dairy-Free Pumpkin Cream Cheese
Indulge in the creamy, cozy flavors of fall with this Dairy-Free Pumpkin Cream Cheese—a luscious spread made entirely from wholesome, plant-based ingredients! This recipe transforms raw cashews into a velvety base, blended with pumpkin puree, a touch of maple syrup, fragrant pumpkin pie spice, and the slight tang of lemon juice and apple cider vinegar for a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Nutritional yeast adds a subtle cheesy note, while coconut oil ensures a rich, spreadable texture. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time (plus 30 minutes to soak the cashews), this versatile spread is perfect for slathering on bagels, toast, or crackers, or even as a dip for veggies. Gluten-free, vegan, and oh-so-delicious, this pumpkin cream cheese will quickly become a seasonal favorite for dairy-free eaters!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.5 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with boiling water. Allow them to soak for at least 30 minutes to soften.
Drain the cashews and rinse thoroughly under cold water.
In a high-speed blender or food processor, add the soaked cashews, pumpkin puree, melted coconut oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, pumpkin pie spice, nutritional yeast, and sea salt.
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. This may take up to 3-5 minutes depending on your equipment.
Taste the cream cheese and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or spice if desired.
Transfer the dairy-free pumpkin cream cheese to a container with an airtight lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Serve chilled as a spread on bagels, toast, or as a dip with fresh vegetables or crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1056 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.0 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.2 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1198 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.4 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.7 g | ||
| Protein | 25.2 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1118 mg | 24% | |
*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.
