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Rich Tofu Creme Cheeze
This rich and tempting spread combines the sweet, buttery taste of cashews, often associated with dairy cream cheese, with the substantial texture of firm tofu. It's a delightful dairy-free alternative that's surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for spreading on bagels or crackers, it offers a versatile base for various toppings.
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Method
- Place the cashew pieces, water, lemon juice, and syrup in a blender.
- Process for several minutes until a thick, smooth cream forms.
- Add the salt, crumbled tofu, and garlic granules to the blender.
- Process until the mixture is very smooth. It is essential to blend for several minutes to pulverize the tofu and achieve a velvety consistency.
- Chill thoroughly before serving.
Notes:
For scrumptious vegetarian "lox and cream cheese", top with strips of roasted red peppers. It is essential to blend the mixture for several minutes in order to pulverize the tofu and achieve a velvety smooth consistency. Chill thoroughly before serving.
Serving info: Total recipe: 371g · Yields 10 portions · Portion size: 37.1g
| Nutrient | Per 100g (or 100ml) | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 114.0 | 42.3 | 2.11% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 8.80 | 3.26 | 1.19% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 3.16 | 1.17 | 2.34% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0.50 | 0.19 | 0.68% |
| Protein (g) | 6.77 | 2.51 | 5.02% |
| Total fat (g) | 6.67 | 2.48 | 3.18% |
| ↳ Saturated fat (g) | 1.08 | 0.40 | 2.00% |
| ↳ Monounsaturated fat (g) | 2.62 | 0.97 | |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated fat (g) | 2.22 | 0.82 | |
| ↳ Trans fat (g) | 0 | 0 | |
| Sodium (mg) | 475.98 | 176.59 | 7.68% |
| Calcium (mg) | 86.88 | 32.23 | 2.48% |
| Iron (mg) | 1.27 | 0.47 | 2.61% |
| Potassium (mg) | 158.43 | 58.78 | 1.25% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 3.19 | 1.18 | 1.31% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- raw cashew pieces — 30g — Nuts, cashews, raw — source: USDA
- water — 45g — Water, tap, drinking — source: USDA
- fresh lemon juice — 30g — Lemon juice, raw — source: USDA
- brown rice syrup — 21g — Syrups, brown rice — source: USDA
- firm regular tofu — 240g — Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate — source: USDA
- salt — 4.5g — Salt, table — source: USDA
- garlic granules — 0.5g — Garlic powder — source: USDA
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
Goes Great with
15 mins
