New Yorkers Review Vegan Cream Cheese (Taste Test)

[@skyechang1309]

An explanation of Nurish's animal-free dairy protein: They use a process called precision fermentation. This process has actually been used for many years in many products such as insulin for pharma or a lot of rennet on the market (in animal-derived cheese). Precision fermentation DOES NOT USE CELLS FROM ANIMALS!!! This is important for vegans to know! Cells like yeast or bacteria are genetically modified so that instead of producing a protein they would typically produce, they will produce something like whey or casein. The whey, casein, etc. that is produced is then separated from these genetically modified cells. So what you are eating is chemically identical to whey, it just had no animal involved in the process :) and for those concerned with GMOs, you aren't actually eating the genetically modified part :)

[@kaiju_k5042]

I've been reading up on it and found the same information, thanks for posting this!

[@sharonknorr1106]

Totally correct information. It basically turns a one-celled organism into a little factory to churn out a product by inserting the genetic coding for that product into the organism.You don't actually consume the genetically engineered yeast, but only the protein it makes. The term GMO is very scary for some and there are some very scary uses for the process. But there are also some very wonderful uses. It is a complex subject that many folks don't truly understand because there can be a lot of unfamiliar scientific jargon used when describing the process which can be difficult to unravel if you don't have a science background or understand genetics. But this seems like a great use to me and is totally vegan, as these organisms are classified as neither animals or plants.

[@jaqabergas]

Thanks for explaining the process!

[@prudenceganz1685]

Thank you for the explanation. I’ll be staying clear of it as if it takes that much explaining from a company and is that confusing then it’s probably not something to consume. Just my thought. Loved the video and all the info.

[@TheJaneLovee]

So if someone with an allergy to dairy should avoid this though, right?

[@EricAmesmusic]

ayyo, thank you for having me over to eat bagels and yap about cream cheese. love you guys ❤

[@kaiju_k5042]

I watch Sarah's and your videos every day haha, was awesome to see you here!

[@EricAmesmusic]

@@kaiju_k5042 🙂

[@SnazzyVeganLife]

Was fun seeing you in this video, Eric! I watch you and Sarah on your channel all the time. Such great videos! As a former New Yorker, your perspective was especially insightful! :)

[@dbsheltonlex1]

Tabitha Brown by Target “Caramelized Onion” Vegan Cream Cheese HAS BECOME MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE Dairy-free Cream Cheese!! Try it, Jaz!!!

[@Dreamysunshine23]

OMG yes... I hope they bring it back

[@Yeahthatshowifeel]

It was delicious!!! They should sell it year round! I had it and it’s been my favorite vegan cream cheese!!

[@SnazzyVeganLife]

Oh, good to know, Dana! I haven't tried it yet, but going to Target today so maybe I'll pick some up. :)

[@DoughBoiVegan23]

Hopefully I can find it her stuff doesn’t stay on the shelf long at my local target

[@Rebeccaac]

Thank you for the kite hill mold comment! I tried to leave a review on Amazon saying an in date kite hill product was moldy and they wouldn’t publish it. So many times I’ve wasted money on kite hill that was moldy.

[@Sweetsimplevegan]

We would have tried the Philadelphia brand but we couldn’t find it anywhere 😭 if you tried it, let us know your thoughts! ❤

[@charleneblanchard4676]

I found the Philadelphia cc and really enjoyed it in all aspects.

[@brittanydaniels1102]

I refuse to try the vegan Philadelphia cream cheese since it is made with bad cheap ingredients here in the US. I would be willing to try the UK version of the vegan Philadelphia cream cheese since it is made with better quality ingredients.

[@rileylawson9958]

It’s fine… texture isn’t great but flavor is ok!

[@rileylawson9958]

It’s fine… texture isn’t great but flavor is ok!

[@MiissJuliet]

I despised it lol

[@theshapster]

I pretty much agree with all of these except Tofutti, I love Tofutti still! it's simple and non-offensive, and has the perfect textrure, IMO (just missing some of the cream cheese tanginess).

[@moemoesing]

I missed taste tests so much! This was fun to watch and im actually going to try one of the top rated brands

[@paulchang6825]

Kudos to Tofuti brand for being ahead of the curve. I have tried most of them, if not all of them, and I still prefer Tofutti Brand.

[@nikitajosephine1739]

8:09. What is up with the Kite Hill mold?!? Twice I bought, one molded before I opened it and the other molded within two or three days of opening even though the best buy date was well into the future. I was afraid to try a third time. It is quite expensive but luckily Hannaford took it back both times!

[@katiehemstreet8939]

My son will only eat Tofutti. I like Myokos and Kite Hill. I love the intense tang, and I LOVE that their not made with coconut oil. They both make great cream cheese frosting that doesn't melt. ❤

[@lindarosenthal6835]

These videos are so fun. Thanks for sharing.

[@maggiewalsh4067]

Tabitha Brown’s cream cheeses at Target were super delicious, I’m so sad that her food was limited edition! I also really love Isa Chandra’s white bean cream cheese recipe. It’s not like it would fool anyone, but it has all the creamy/tangy notes I want from a cream cheese and it doesn’t feel like you’re just eating spoonfuls of oil like it sometimes can with vegan cheeses

[@littlepatrinka7941]

With Philadelphia, Oatly and Tabitha Brown out with new cream cheese, I see a part 2 in the future. Loved seeing how when compared, something you thought was you fav wasn’t as good as you thought!

[@lipservice4591]

LOL the kite hill mold... I've been there before! This was fun, thanks guys!

[@dianajones4639]

Kite hill is by far my 100% best favorite, from both flavor (mild) to texture. If you liked whipped cream cheese, that’s the one

[@katiehorn4853]

Absolutely agree on the whippy texture of the Kite Hill! I love it as-is, but I think it has tons of potential for fun additions.

[@jethor4561]

Love Destiny so much 😆 thanks for this! Vegan cream cheese is sometimes a struggle, so this was helpful

[@cutiepie_jojo]

sooo happy to see Destiney on your channel!! personally, I like to use the boursin garlic and herb spread. it spreads like a whipped cream cheese would and the flavor is fantastic.

[@ericagoforth8793]

Daiya, Tofutti and Kite Hill cream cheeses are the most available to me. On another note, how about a video on making cheese cake out of vegan cream cheese?

[@Nessa_1990]

Omg Kite Hill is sooo gewd! I had it once. Tofutti has been good IMO and sometimes more affordable.

[@Nessa_1990]

Actually, I think Violife was good. Lol

[@majajasar1278]

In Europe , there is Violife Greek style cream cheese, hands down the best cream cheese ever. Back in States Trader Joe's cream cheese was mostly used, and there is I think tree line or something like that , you guys can buy at Fred Meyer, good too.

[@rebekahyoungers831]

Love that there are so many options, but I've never found one better than the OG Tofutti! It's everything I want in a cream cheese.

[@cabb]

Fellow native NYer here with a +1 for tofutti!

[@rileylawson9958]

Agreed :)

[@SnazzyVeganLife]

Haha, I hear ya! I'm partial to Kite Hill these days. I love it on its own merit more so than its likeness to dairy cream cheese. Tofutti scores higher on that count. :)

[@katiehorn4853]

I had Violife cream cheese and Tofutti cream cheese side by side, and I was so surprised to realize that Tofutti was more flavorful. Violife is usually my top pick, but their cream cheese really flopped compared to Tofutti.

[@chappythime8469]

I find these videos really helpful! Especially when you're slowly replacing things to more plant based! 🌿

[@1029blue]

My favorite store-bought cream cheese is Miyoko's (plain, lox, and everything bagel), although it's much more tart than dairy cream cheese. For homemade cream cheese, my favorite is Hot for Food's tofu cream cheese. Very inexpensive and *so* good.

[@ugeneeuh]

I tried a new brand SPERO. Made from sunflower seeds, and is so good! The herb one is my fave

[@cindyp.9030]

Full Circle has a chive cream cheese that is pretty good, and priced very reasonable.

[@angelashikany5329]

This was a lot of fun to watch. Thanks!

[@austinattack]

violife's strawberry cream cheese is SO GOOD. it definitely looks like lotion when you put it on a bagel lmao but it's delicious!

[@cmestevez]

love this video!!

[@victoriapecci3509]

Loved this video!! I first found your channel a few years back when you did these types more regularly!

[@turtle2859]

Can you please link your towel collection?!

[@NoHypeBeerReviews]

Yeah the Miyoko's is too tangy for me too. Fun video!

[@biancaneves3346]

So cool! I'm boycotting Miyoko altogether since what they've done to the brand's creator. But I'm curious to test some of the other brands you mentioned 😊

[@dbsheltonlex1]

SAME!!!!

[@Kathryn721]

same

[@VerifiedVegan]

What did they do to her?😮

[@biancaneves3346]

@@VerifiedVegan The board voted to terminate Miyoko Schinner from her position as CEO (saying she doesn't have what it takes to make the company grow). After demoting her from the position, they fired her from the company. To make things worse, they sued her for stealing the company's proprietary recipes and plant-based culture configurations (aka. Her own recipes! She can't use them anymore).

[@biancaneves3346]

They forget vegans have morals, right? The company is getting a lot of backlash from the vegan community for what they've done to the vegan OG Miyoko S.. Miyoko Schinner had to sue the company back (for gender and age discrimination, also for misusing her name and image), which is very heartbreaking to her... imagine doing that to the company you created and love so much?

[@Mrs.CryssieJ]

I enjoyed this video so much , I would love for you guys another taste test video would them they were fun😊❤

[@kaylacapper7515]

Yay taste tests are my fave!

[@nicolelindauer7631]

I love all your videos but I really enjoy your taste test videos with friends 😊

[@Findthebeauty3]

Yay I love the Destiny link up! Great video.

[@jessica_swan]

The tree line cream cheese is very good also.

[@dawnflores395]

i really liked this video! Everything about it!

[@inagadda1976]

My fave cream cheeses are Miyoko’s, or kite hill ( scallion or jalapeño) davita

[@emiliaa8132]

I like natures fynd n ooo I’ve never seen good planet cream cheese but basing off how good their cheese slices are I’m guessing it’s very good

[@mariannewaszak8253]

I loved this video. Thank you for sharing it was very helpful : )

[@lizfortes9056]

This video was so fun! Love you both and your channel! So Trader Joe's is my favorite cream cheese and you can't beat the price!

[@LordLex]

This was fun!! I want a bagel now lol

[@awanderingdream2093]

Philadelphia Cream Cheese now has a plant based version. I have been searching for it but haven’t been able to find it yet. It looked just like regular cream cheese on commercials but cannot attest to that. Will continue to search. Fun video - thank you!

[@Kathryn721]

Awesome. I'm all for the vegan dairy one and would like to try it and am happy it's a non-cow option. BUT, since giving up dairy I no longer have allergies which is AWESOME, so for that reason I'll probably try it only once for curiosity sake.

[@Dreamysunshine23]

I've mixed Miyoko's with tofutti to make a cream cheese frosting... it came out perfect😋

[@davividavid]

I find mixing a little bit of Miyoko’s into a tub of Violife makes perfect vegan cream cheese-the creamy and rich texture of the Violife with a touch of the intense cultured tanginess of the Miyoko’s ftw.

[@kateswelstad7281]

What a fun video!! I love Destiny. More collabs before she moves away ☺️

[@JW-tz7ui]

That was like an SNL skit. Fun and funny Daiya Daiya. Oh and thanks for the Earthling code.

[@PBandJames1]

Very validating to hear others mention the sour taste and graininess of Kite Hill. For the price and quality, Trader Joe’s is my fav!

[@hannahf5745]

Thanks for the taste test! Super helpful. Hope you get to a vegan sour cream test at some point

[@thefashionanstar15]

Nature's Fynd cream cheese is my go to, y'all should try it

[@seska__]

As a fellow NYer, I loved this video so much lol. My favorite vegan cream cheese for years was the old Tofutti variety with the white container and blue lid, not the yellow container and lid that eventually replaced it. I think the old one had trans fats, so it was discontinued, but it tasted the best and I remember it tasting very similar to dairy cream cheese. Kite Hill then became my new favorite that was available in stores, but after also getting 3 moldy containers in a row last year I stopped buying it 🤢 Still looking for something better, but every other brand I've tried just doesn't taste as good. I really want to try the Good Planet and Nurishh ones now after watching this!

[@rachelgoodell3877]

Tofutti had two options; one with non-hydrogynated fat and one with. I've never understood why anyone would choose to use anything with hydrogenated fat when it's now widely known how unhealthy it is.

[@seska__]

@@rachelgoodell3877 Of course! Couldn't agree more, which is I can only assume why they discontinued it. Still tasted good though 🤣

[@jessijames2384]

Something I noticed when you guys were trying them….Good planet was also whipped……..so I think we need to retest them and whip them all first. Because I know from experience just mixing essential oils into coconut oil and whipping it makes it so creamy and fluffy and way different then what it was solid and hard before. And me thinking about all this makes me going to experiment. And whip my cream cheese as well. So try again please!!! I want to know if that works. Maybe even do the add on on some like chives etc

[@BB-ux5wd]

So happy. I used to like your old videos like this ❤

[@NomadicSims]

Daiya’s plain is bad but their strawberry is ungodly good! Its so confusing 😂

[@tamcon72]

This applies to Daiya non-cream cheese cheeses, as well. God, I hate Daiya . . . except the two or three that don't suck. LOL.

[@NomadicSims]

@@tamcon72 Their new cutting board ones are really yummy to me so maybe try them if you haven’t! I used to hate them too back before dropping dairy so trying them again years later I was shocked they actually made some pretty good strides. Have you tried their mac n cheese? Another oddly good one haha

[@jillsanders7072]

I really like their plain one!

[@NomadicSims]

@@jillsanders7072 I really wish I did! To me it has a weird fishy after taste so its a pass but I hope someday they make it without that cuz I otherwise really enjoy their products!

[@lorettaw.6045]

This was great !

[@pumpkinsuit892]

I like to use the boursin spread as a cream cheese!

[@clarissaisabelgonzalez3215]

love this video!

[@Amyscreativestudio]

So that one from the bagel shop is not available anywhere else? I don’t think that’s here in LA.

[@wishforinfinity]

I believe Good Planet is only available for food service, not at stores. But Seize the Bagel isn't the only place that has it; at least in the Portland area, there are other shops that use it, and often bagel shops will sell tubs of their cream cheese.

[@amandaweymouth1748]

The miyokos is PERFECT for cheesecake brownies

[@MerciKay]

You guys and Sarah and Eric have always been my fave vegan couples on youtube!!!

[@amyspagnoli3494]

Nuttin Ordinary is my favorite vegan cream cheese it’s a cashew based one made in NH

[@SnazzyVeganLife]

Thank you for this video!! It was very entertaining and helpful. I've got to get my hands on some Good Planet! As of now, I'm partial to Kite Hill. I like the ingredients best in that. Others definitely hit the mark more on texture and probably flavor too compared to dairy cream cheese. As a former New Yorker, I definitely appreciate all the different perspectives from Eric and Destiny. Also, I don't know what cream cheese they use at Orchard Grocer in NYC, but their bagel with cream cheese and carrot lox does not disappoint!! So dang good!! 😀

[@veganelduderino9392]

well here in Canada we don't have half of those cream cheeses , my favorite as of now is Sheese chive spread.

[@andreabellini6796]

Tofutti is King! Then and still. I love them

[@aaricalovezaragosa]

This video idea is so helpful 🤍

[@juliedesnick7401]

The Good Planet website does not list cream cheese in their products. Where did you find yours?

[@Sweetsimplevegan]

Oh really?! They supply our local bagel shop, maybe they just do commercial orders damn it’s so good

[@jasonnocks]

Highly recommend trying the vegan cream cheese from Fynd.

[@lindsaytoussaint]

I am SCREAMING at the Long Island shade. I love her 😂 us in the 5 boroughs really do feel like that! “What’s in Long Island? Is that New York?!” ☠️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 (For the record I’ve been to LI multiple times and have some fam that moved out there… I still don’t know wth is out there 😂 ) “It looks like Portland in a tub” ☠️ yoooo No I’m srsly in love 😂

[@joyfullyveg2609]

The So Delicious Chive and Onion is really good.

[@LulusMom1220]

FAV: Miyokos Unlox your dreams...used to get it at Trader Joe's ...can't find it anymore. THE best. With, onion and tomato! Sunday breakfast growing up, after Sunday School.

[@tenillestewart5370]

Omg the puppy cameo 😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰🐶🐶

[@aliceb2849]

not a huge real cream cheese fan so I may be unreliable, but I'm a fan of spero! esp the smoked one!

[@kasstty]

I use the TJ cream cheese on my pizzas! It’s so good and accessible.

[@BrookeYoder]

I'm surprised you didn't try the new Philadelphia one! I used to go between Trader Joe's and Miyoko's, but Philadelphia has become my new go to. LOVE it. I'm pretty sure I threw away the first kite hill one I ever tried. I just couldn't. Good Planet is absolutely my favorite substitute for shredded cheese. I had no idea they made a cream cheese too and now I'm a little jealous y'all got to try it!

[@veganlunchmom]

Kite hill was the only one I could find in my town for the longest time. I don’t like it very much 😂 too much almond nutty taste I guess.

[@BrookeYoder]

@@veganlunchmom I'm a newer vegan (about a year and a half now) and while I do wish it would have come to me sooner, I'm glad it happened for me during a time when there were so many good options which made it so easy to do. Kite Hill is one brand overall that from the get go I just didn't like at all unfortunately.

[@taniaallan5702]

It’s not cream cheese but I’d love to see you guys try Nuts for Cheese. It’s from my city, London Canada. I love it. They are cashew cheeses. They also have butters and other things now but I’ve only tried the cheese.

[@suprememedjai4433]

I've gotten something moldy from Kite Hill before as well. It really sucked because I had just gotten some bagels. I was anticipating eating it when I got home. Only to be disappointed by mold.

[@JesseAaronSafir]

I'm surprised that you didn't get to try and discuss Philadelphia plant-based. Some of my family likes it but I honestly like the og Tofutti best for an authentic cream cheese texture and taste. Also Trader Joe's has had a few but I've never liked them much. For something other than plain cream cheese, my family all like Miyoko's. We've also been using other plant-based dips and spreads on bagels so that's fun too. For example Slutty Vegan has a spicy one that I'm super into.

[@Kathryn721]

I can't wait to try that one! I think it's only available in Philadelphia right now though isn't it

[@JesseAaronSafir]

@@Kathryn721 Actually it's readily available here in NC. Have you seen the "Slutty Vegan Bangin' Hot-lanta Side Dip"? It has cream cheese in it but it's very spicy. I love it on my bagels too! It looks like this one and the "Slutty Vegan Bangin' Spinach Artichoke Side Dip" are both available at Target stores.

[@nolow_life]

Boursin dairy free cream cheese, hands down. Best one. I'm surprised it wasn't tested here.

[@rileylawson9958]

I’ve never seen Boursin in my part of the states! I thought it’s a Canadian brand?

[@cyssoK]

That’s not cream cheese, it’s just a spreadable cheese

[@nolow_life]

@@cyssoK pardon? What's the difference between that and these products?

[@lcwaves]

My hubby and I only ever buy the miyokos cream cheese, it to me, is far superior in flavor and isn't all oily like so many of the other brands.

[@gnomelandco]

Where did you guys find the nourish one?

[@breannabryant9351]

Aaaahahhhhh I missed this format so much! But you are missing your non vegan friends! Now I wish I had a Seize the Bagel near me to try that cream cheese.

[@ZeBruhZakerski]

other brands to look into: spero, modern kitchen, wayfare/simple truth, moocho, philadelphia, oatly, tabitha brown, go veggie, wild creamery, follow your heart, the simple root, treeline

[@Puggleatlaw]

I know the test was plain, but the Miyokos no fish one is my favorite! It has a better texture than the TJ’s salmonesque, which just melts.

[@madtay26]

Does Miyoko’s taste like Oracle coffee’s cream cheese? I moved from Portland 3 years ago but still dream of that cream cheese! I’m pretty confident it’s cashew as well so I’m gonna go try Miyoko’s today!

[@pumpkinsuit892]

good planet cc is not even listed as a product on their site 🤔

[@verdad1234]

The earthling co hair prods are SUPER fragrance. Know that.

[@karizmabannister1118]

where i live sadly most of those are not available for me. i have only seen kitehill miyoko and diaya in my area that i have seen. and i like between two cities. the vegan options for me are so limited

[@rn2787]

This is how I would get canceled 😂. If I wasn't allergic to milk I would try it and have choice words for those who chose to have a problem with it. If it helps the animals it's worth it. Every animal life is worth it.

[@mjking9019]

I'm allergic to coconut so I haven't tried any vegan cream cheese. Where I live, in Atlantic Canada, our options are very limited.

[@sarahbschoenberger]

Where can you get the good planet one?

[@kimberlywalls9869]

I actually love tofutti.i like the slight sweet tofu taste. Unpopular I know but I like it. I do not like Miyoko's. It taste very sour and not like cream cheese at all.

[@debbieboullion5864]

have you tried teeline brand their vegan goat cheese is really good and really clean ingredient no oil

[@VeggieVllc]

If I find nourish, I might try it. I love the other Perfect Day containing products I’ve tried. The California Performance animal free whey protein powder is hands down my favorite.

[@FineTvframes]

Should've tried Treeline. It's the best vegan cream cheese I've tasted.

[@LESHAUNWILL]

Destini is so funny 😂 it taste like I isn’t wanna pay for it 😂 that’s my girl I love her

[@rachelgoodell3877]

I would buy the Tofutti cream cheese when I lived in TX in the 90's. That was the only choice back then, unless I made my own. It was good then but not any more. I agree they need to go back to their original package colors. Daiya and Violife cream cheeses are icky; WAY too heavy on the oily feel. Daiya shreds are grossly greasy but Violife shreds are the best (so far).

[@taraashajetwani6682]

Please try the UK Philadelphia and the oatly one! SO GOOD!

[@rileylawson9958]

I just saw a different brand (Modern Kitchen) of the whey/“animal-free” cream cheese at the store recently and was so confused too but maybe I will try it lol

[@opheliahines6609]

Wow!! Not Long Island getting ghosted. It’s literally 30 minutes from the Bronx, nevertheless anyone from New York knows good cream cheese. Love the video, your content is always good 🙂

[@kerripedersen9542]

I've tried Miyoko's, Tofutti and Trader Joe's, and I couldn't stomach any of them. It could be that I'm just not a huge cream cheese fan. I do agree that Tofutti tastes like plastic! A friend recommended Miyoko's, but it just tasted nasty to me, lol. Thanks for this video, though! Always informative!