Description
Learn how to make a creamy, dairy-free and nut-free cream cheese alternative using coconut milk. This easy recipe creates a smooth, tangy spread perfect for gluten-free and vegan diets, ideal for spreading on wraps, muffins, or adding to smoothies.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 (14-oz.) can full-fat unsweetened coconut milk or coconut cream from a carton, refrigerated overnight
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- Pinch of sea salt
- 4 teaspoons nutritional yeast (optional, for savory flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare Coconut Cream: Carefully open the refrigerated can or carton of coconut milk or coconut cream. Spoon the thick coconut solids that have separated and settled at the top into a medium mixing bowl. Reserve the remaining liquid for smoothies or other uses.
- Mix Ingredients: Using an electric mixer, blend the coconut solids with the lemon juice, sea salt, and nutritional yeast (if using) until the mixture is smooth and creamy in texture.
- Chill to Firm Up: Transfer the mixture to the refrigerator and chill until it firms up to a spreadable consistency.
- Serve: Use the dairy-free cream cheese as a spread on your favorite wrap, gluten-free English muffin, or add a dollop to your morning smoothie for extra creaminess and flavor.
Notes
- Refrigerating the coconut milk overnight is key to allow the cream to separate properly.
- Keep the leftover coconut liquid for smoothies or cooking to avoid waste.
- Nutritional yeast is optional but adds a cheesy, savory flavor profile.
- This cream cheese should be stored refrigerated and consumed within 5-7 days for freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Spread / Condiment
- Method: No-cook, Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: Vegan, Dairy-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 124
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 8mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: dairy-free cream cheese, nut-free cream cheese, coconut cream cheese, vegan spread, dairy-free spread, coconut milk recipe
