Paleo Herbed Cream Cheese
Indulge in the creamy, flavorful decadence of Paleo Herbed Cream Cheese—your next go-to dairy-free spread! Made with rich, soaked raw cashews and the light tang of coconut cream, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar, this plant-based recipe is a perfect alternative to traditional cream cheese. Enhanced with the savory goodness of nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and fresh herbs like chives, dill, and parsley, every bite is bursting with vibrant, herbaceous flavor. Easy to prepare in just a few steps, this paleo and vegan-friendly cream cheese is perfect as a dip for veggies, a spread for grain-free crackers, or a topping for your favorite Paleo bread. Ready in about 2 hours with only a few minutes of blending time, this versatile recipe prioritizes health and taste, making it a must-try for those following Paleo, gluten-free, or dairy-free lifestyles.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw cashews
- as needed water, for soaking
- 0.5 cup coconut cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with enough water to submerge. Allow them to soak for at least 2 hours or overnight to soften.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews, then add them to a high-powered blender or food processor.
Add the coconut cream, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and sea salt to the blender with the cashews.
Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary. This may take several minutes depending on your blender.
Once smooth, transfer the cashew mixture to a bowl.
Fold in the chopped fresh chives, dill, parsley, and black pepper, stirring until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Transfer the herbed cream cheese to a serving dish, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Serve as a spread for Paleo breads, crackers, or as a dip for fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1744 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.1 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.2 g | 181% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1246 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.7 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.3 g | ||
| Protein | 49.7 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1940 mg | 41% | |
*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.
