This 3-Ingredient Vegan Cream Cheese Is Totally Nut-Free!

By Shireen Jamooji

August 2, 2023

Indulge in the creamy goodness of vegan soy cheese crafted from soy milk. This simple recipe requires only three ingredients and promises a delightful dairy and nut free alternative for your culinary creations.

Ingredients

4 cups unsweetened soy milk ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp lemon juice, divided Salt to taste

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the soy milk and ⅓ cup of lemon juice. Heat on medium-high until the mixture boils, and curdles rise to the top.

Step 2

Prepare a sieve over a large bowl, lined with cheesecloth. Pour the curdled soy milk into the sieve to strain. 

Step 3

Let it cool for 10 minutes before gently squeezing out excess liquid.

Step 4

Transfer the cooled soy milk curds to a food processor or high-speed blender. Add salt and the remaining 1 tbsp of lemon juice. Blend until smooth

Step 5

Scrape the mixture into a glass container, cover with a lid, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight to chill and set.