VEGAN CREAM CHEESE! 4 Ingredients, and BETTER than store-bought!

Hi Everybody! Here's my quick and easy way to make Vegan Cream Cheese!
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[@TheeBurgerDude]

Hey everyone! Which flavor do you wanna try first? Or do you have any ideas on other mix-ins? I was thinking Cinammon Sugar, or even mixing the Jalapeño and Strawberry ones!

[@strider_hiryu850]

it is crazy how well we can approximate dairy these days. it's only a matter of time right?

[@poetpri]

They look great! I'm really surprised you didn't need to add nooch! Did it still taste cheesy because of the lactic acid?

[@keepingitreal9469]

Blueberry 💙

[@princess3193]

Omg we saw you for a little bit! Getting braver! 😁 These look yummy! I want to try the strawberry and also a chive/scallions, & green olive one!

[@mezmir]

I need vegan farmer boys onion rings stat!

[@tammyt4959]

LIFE CHANGING recipe! No kidding.😍 Bonus is that it freezes well. I had been searching for a good vegan cream cheese substitute for years. Store bought cream cheese is expensive and always dissatisfying. When making it myself, I could never get quite the right level of "tang" or "zest" from lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. Then, I discovered your recipe and hallelujah! Lactic acid has changed my life. I use about 1 more tsp lactic acid for extra zing. We put this in (vegan) sushi and sushi bakes and it makes a cream cheese frosting that is out of this world. I like it very thick so I drain my cashews and only use the firm portion of the coconut cream. I've made this soooo many times over the past year and even subbed half of the cashews with cannellini beans for amazing results. This recipe will not disappoint! Thank you!!!

[@TheeBurgerDude]

NICE!!

[@loudboomboom]

I made this! It’s really really good. I’d advise folks to start small with the lactic acid and build up as you blend, I ended up adding more Cachews to chill it out, but wow.. the texture is so on point and the flavor is perfect.

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Nice, glad you dug it!

[@SauceStache]

DAMN that looks SUPER legit! I wonder if some faux lox would work for a smoked salmon style!!!

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Thank you dude! And Yes that sounds amazing! Somebody asked for a Nut-Free Cream Cheese so maybe I'll combine that for a Lox and Cream Cheese video someday!

[@suicune2001]

What is Lox?

[@TheeBurgerDude]

@@suicune2001 smoked salmon

[@suicune2001]

@@TheeBurgerDude Oh ok. I've never heard smoked salmon be referred as lox before.

[@jessikagriffin6267]

@@suicune2001 It's most often used in this reference of bagels + lox (common bagel topping option in NYC)

[@victoriablanc761]

well we made this for our "cracker night" dinner where we chop up fresh veg, do a mix of crackers and breads then put out a ton of toppings. like blended sundried tomatoes guac, antipasta among others and this....all in a big platter. this cream cheese was a huge hit with a few people saying they couldn't stop eating it. this is now our go to cream cheese replacement! TY TY!!

[@TheeBurgerDude]

That’s awesome!! Love to hear it. I’m thinking of doing a charcuterie board video maybe I’ll include these! Thank you!

[@lydiapetra1211]

WOW....i can hardly wait to make it... Thanks for this amazing recipe 👍

[@BoldFlavorVegan]

This is an absolute masterclass in vegan cream cheese. Love the use of lactic acid and can’t wait to have jalapeño cream cheese.

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Awesome thank you!! Glad I found your channel too!

[@therealshontail3795]

I just made this just a bit ago Dude and what I did was soaked the cashews overnight, but then rinsed and soaked in boiling water for about 15-20 minutes, as I got everything else ready. 💫Next the magic! I made the classic and jalapeno to perfection!!!❤ I did use lactic acid, but will test with lemon and acv in the near future. 💝Thanks kindly Dude!💖

[@valerosati]

You’re a total vegan genius man. Love your videos 🙌🏻

[@TheeBurgerDude]

thank you!

[@jagan2317]

This is next level. You keep raising the bar! I'm gonna try this

[@MissS1472]

I totally agree about this bar raising

[@Soadfan-zr1fs]

Yeah this guy is a modern day hero. The more vegan things in the world the better.

[@songbirdmedows]

I bought the ingredients to try this yesterday after work. I made up just a plain batch for my first attempt. I tried it this morning and it’s not bad. I have to go out and find some dried strawberries. I’ll probably just dry them myself in the Excalibar. I’ll make dill pickle later today for my sister it will be her favorite. Thank you for sharing. I can see this becoming a favorite, the more variety of flavors by conjure up.

[@MrNioMoon]

This guy’s amazing. I love him.

[@RosieJesselyn]

If anybody wants a hack for sweet cream cheese-i recommend trying to use a Berry Pie Filling. I used to work at a bagel shop and all we did was mix the plain cream cheese with a berry-mix pie filling from a can (+ some powdered sugar if my memory serves me?) and By THE GODS-that stuff was lit as hell. It was so simple. The pie filling was the biggest mind blown for me. I would recommend a multi berry pie filling mix. I haven't tried it for this recipe yet but I thought I'd spread the possible knowledge!

[@linedezainde]

Same with marmalade... the best!

[@andreaanonymous5474]

Jam might work also.

[@elsbethtascioni7144]

I tried this to make it so I could make cheesecake and it came out great. As you said there is a slight coconut taste but not overwhelming. Thanks for the recipe 😋.

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Oh nice glad to hear it, I need to test out a cheesecake. I would think the coconut cream wouldn’t set?? But if it does that’s awesome.

[@elsbethtascioni7144]

@@TheeBurgerDude I followed your recipe and did it the day before to sit in the fridge as you suggested. The next day I let it sit out until room temperature and followed "thebananadiaries channel" cheesecake recipe which used heavy cream, yogurt, sugar, vanilla, corn starch. I don't like the crust on cheesecake so I made it without. As you can imagine it didn't last long, all gone, so yum, lol.

[@davidmoss2177]

Truly don't know why you don't have at least 100,000 subscribers something must have gone wrong

[@Ciarak3]

5 weeks into my plant based diet delighted with this video! Thanks for sharing!

[@amandaclare7197]

Just made some to go with my favorite pizza: habanero potato with a cream cheese base instead of any cheese or tomato sauce. Since normally you add garlic powder, I went ahead and added some to my cream cheese along with a couple confit garlic cloves and garlic chives! Glad I have a bagel in my freezer because I’m doing a taste test in the morning for sure. I checked already and the texture is an improvement over tofu cream cheeses so I’m excited!

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Heck yes!!

[@pamelaflores4129]

It's funny you said that Kite Hill stopped making the jalapeno flavored vegan cream cheese. Sprouts in my area stopped carrying my favorite jalapeno cream cheese, Sprouts brand. Anyway, who knows why they dropped the best cream cheese I've ever had and that I was buying religiously? They helped me to quit, at least.

[@soothingsounds934]

Omg I purchased the vegan lactic acid a few months ago and wasn't sure how to use it. I'm soooo happy to find your video. Can't wait to try it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bakerybythepier]

Please tell me where you got the lactic acid!! I'm from Canada and I've been looking online for hours and I can't find it 😭

[@soothingsounds934]

@@bakerybythepier I'm so sorry you couldn't find it. I'm in America and there are plenty companies sell It on Amazon

[@starscapenatasha1109]

I personally love the flavor of the Violife cream cheese but it melts so easy on a hot bagel and like most Violife cheeses, turns to liquid. Yours definitely holds up much better (probably since it's cashew based and not oil based). Looks great!

[@lizzichi]

That is definitely the best-tasting vegan cream cheese on the market but as you say the melting factor totally ruins it for me. 😔

[@DSDaly]

It tastes more like butter than cream cheese to me

[@opidasdagoat]

@@DSDaly same it doesnt have any cream cheese flavour. just tastes like a very creamy spread

[@jana_kruemel]

Same. And the VioLife isn't that sour. So when baking a cheesecake I struggle to get the taste I am looking for. Will definitely try. I just thought about buying lactic acid bit was able to find only chemgrade products for mass buyers. Luckily I found a company selling smaller food grade portions I will try.

[@jana_kruemel]

I had found a great alternative based on sweet lupin. But it disappeared from the market......

[@erisenigma]

One of my fave snacks is a blueberry bagel with strawberry cream cheese 😋😋

[@The_real_JulieKelsea]

I already printed everything out. I can’t wait to make these. I’ll tag you when I’m done. Thanks so much.

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Awesome please do!

[@sydneydaviston-atkins2936]

Did you try it??

[@jenniweber1209]

This truly is the best. I've made plain, a veggie version with carrots, green onion and the garlic powder. I've made a cucumber dill with fresh garden ingredients and just recently boiled a cinnamon stick with the cashews and a tsp of agave. This last one has a very mild cinnamon flavor which works great on the sweeter flavored bagels. I just love this recipe and will be trying the jalapeno next with my home grown jalapenos.

[@kalo924]

Green onion? YUM

[@SpencerRigg]

I’m always looking for soy free options so I’m super happy you made this!

[@RoxxieDymond]

Dude, your videos just keep getting better and better! Definitely gonna try these! Also, what camera are you using?? Easily one of my fav vegan channels!!

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Thank you! I’m using a Sony a6400. It’s awesome!

[@RoxxieDymond]

@@TheeBurgerDude you're welcome! & yeah, omg that autofocus is just *chef's kiss* 🤌🏻

[@ooooolk]

Been making this for a few weeks! It's fantastic :) thanks for the recipe

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Glad you like it!

[@michaelorenstein9165]

I like Kite Hill with chives, but Violife's texture is more consistent with dairy cream cheese. Violife now has a chives option.....even better!

[@kalo924]

Dear Burger Dude, cashew pieces are far less expensive than whole ones 😉 Love your recipes ❤

[@suicune2001]

Looks delicious! My store doesn't sell vegan cream cheese and I haven't tried making my own. All those flavors sound awesome.

[@NatalieWisler]

The texture of yours looks AMAZING !!

[@TheeBurgerDude]

thank you!!

[@nolanstrout1712]

All your videos are quality but I am most excited about this one

[@TheeBurgerDude]

thank you!!

[@nefariousyawn]

Excellent! What brand of coconut cream is that? I have a hard time choosing among all the brands at my store, hoping to pick the one that has the most cream floating on the water. I'm really into fermentation, so I think I'm going to explore the options for adding cultures to this.

[@TheeBurgerDude]

I just used the whole foods and vons generic brands, they were about 2/3 full of cream.

[@nefariousyawn]

@@TheeBurgerDude thanks!

[@qualcunoacaso6733]

So amazing! This channel is too underrated

[@keepingitreal9469]

💯

[@keepingitreal9469]

But you know KZbin pump who they want to blow up

[@jerkersey]

My favorite is Tofutti. So I would be modeling mine after that. Never thought miyokos or kitehill really got the flavor or texture either.

[@TheeBurgerDude]

I like this better than tofutti too!

[@NatalieWisler]

Bagels and cream cheese 🥯 is my weakness 🤩

[@dorkaleon4285]

This is the best thing i saw today! Thank you for the content!

[@NicNameIsNicki]

The lactic acid is so versatile. It looks very good 😊

[@jenniweber1209]

I can't wait to try this! I just said the same words to my husband that I like Mykonos the best but its just a bit too tangy for me. I'll send another comment after I make it.

[@328ismynumber]

the cool thing about this is whenever i buy cream cheese i do not finish it. this is a great method because its cheaper and you can make as much or as little as you want!! :P

[@TheVersatyleSongstress]

New to eating plant based. Please excuse the ignorance. Can I use this to bake cheesecake?

[@mccarthyhome]

I love pimento olives and cream cheese. I’m going to try it with your recipe!

[@Unity4US]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful! Thank you! Can’t wait to try these! 💙💚💛💙💚💛💙💚💛😇🏆

[@evancorbistephisnama]

Just whipped up batch of the jalapeño and garlic smells yummy can’t wait to try tomorrow

[@TheeBurgerDude]

awesome, keep me posted!

[@evancorbistephisnama]

@@TheeBurgerDude WOW it’s delish! My hubby is not a vegan and was like WOW that’s delicious and taste just like cream cheese and doesn’t taste like coconut at all. Going to make the strawberry for our Granddaughter. Thanks so much

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Heck yes! That’s amazing! Makes my day! Glad y’all dug it.

[@lukewinsor3048]

I totally agree with your thoughts on the Miyoko's and Kite Hill. My favorite is Violife (Just Like Cream Cheese Original). It's almost kind of ... buttery? But sooo good. I'll have to try this recipe. Keep up the great work, Burger Dude!

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Violife isn't bad, but yeah it's more oily than these cream cheeses. Hope you dig it!

[@thisoldbag8336]

Going to try this since,I am always looking for a better vegan cream cheese to make cheesecake with. The Miyoko was too bitter, but like the texture and ingredients.

[@TheeBurgerDude]

I just made some yesterday! This recipe is less bitter / tangy and softer / easier to spread.

[@thisoldbag8336]

@@TheeBurgerDude That is good to know. I probably don't have to set the cream cheese out to soften like regular cream cheese for cheesecake. Thanks :)

[@cristianilinca1789]

I made cheesecake with it, and it works !! Very creamy and silk, love it!

[@cameronhead3504]

@@cristianilinca1789 what recipe did you use?

[@cristianilinca1789]

@@cameronhead3504 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j17Knnh6iaaomLM

[@spiritsnscreams]

Woah man, you’ve done it again! Nice! They all look so good. Lovin that dill though. Yah the strawberry jalapeño mixed sounds good, like a jalapeño jelly cream cheese.. mmmm

[@MissS1472]

I agree dill pickle needed to be done but so does green olive 🥳🥳

[@spiritsnscreams]

@@MissS1472 yum I love olives too.. well it seems he needs to do a Part 2 😀

[@karensimon1263]

How about using apple cider vinegar instead of the lactic acid?

[@bakerybythepier]

I want to make this recipe really badly but they are sold out of the lactic acid in Canada 😭 could I sub citric acid instead?

[@IttyBitty37]

Can you use non dairy cream instead of coconut cream? I really do not like coconut.

[@irmakalember3709]

Hi instead or coconut cream anything to use other? It gives me lots of stomach issues coconut cream?

[@TUG657]

That texture woww

[@nocontextwhatever]

Wow, for me Tofutti is absolute perfection! In a pinch, Trader Joe’s vegan cream cheese is.... fine, but it needs the excess liquid drained off the top. Tofutti, to me, tastes perfectly neutral, you can take it sweet or savory, and is thick enough and tasty enough to go straight onto a bagel, or used in cooking.

[@lecturiovideos6339]

Can’t wait to try this !!!

[@DraiAKA]

That looks so good. I wonder if you can make a good ranch dip from the base...🤔

[@theonewhocamefromsaturn]

Not really hoping for an answer three years after the video is uploaded but how long does it last in a fridge? Would appreciate it if someone replied.

[@4winds773]

I use lactic acid in all my vegan cheeses.I like this cream cheese flavored with vegan bacon seasoning from Delicious some Bacos,onion pwd and chives

[@monetwrite464]

Loved the reveal at the end. And the flavours :D

[@jpk9]

Heroic recipe and video production, thanks! 🤩

[@martynabieniok9669]

Do you think that I can use almonds or mix of almonds and sunflower seeds? Cashews are really expensive where I live and I also don't like their flavor that much :(

[@TheeBurgerDude]

I think that should be fine!

[@martynabieniok9669]

@@TheeBurgerDude thank you!

[@wideawake5630]

Tofutti all the way, their sour cream too. Been using the cr ch to make tiny no bake vegan gluten free cheesecakes of many flavors lately and freezing them for anytime treats. Using monkey dishes for molds. Perfect single serving. Doing a couple dozen varieties!

[@CriminallyVeganJT]

Glad the dehydrated strawberries worked out ! 😎

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Thank you for the tip!

[@CriminallyVeganJT]

@@TheeBurgerDude of course! I gotta re try with lactic acid too!

[@Meccarox]

The strawberry one looks sooo good. That's my favorite flavor.

[@brendenbowman6489]

How have you not blown up yet. You are a vegan god!

[@jonnivegan4theanimals924]

Oh man this looks amazing! Going to make some for some jalapeño poppers tonight!

[@sisters11126]

Thankyou so much for the recipe! Can this be used in baking cookies? :)

[@garya3056]

Awesomeness, TBD. Vegan Lox next! 🙌

[@TheeBurgerDude]

YES!

[@garya3056]

@@TheeBurgerDude oh man! 😎

[@ValseInstrumentalist]

Just when I thought you couldn't possibly make a better video, you go and release this.

[@shirinnayebi6086]

Luvv this!!! The lactic acid changes everything!!💥💥💕 née subscriber here! 😊

[@shirinnayebi6086]

Also read the comment on you doing a sour cream vid! I agree ☝️ I haven’t found one that’s even close !!! Great vids 😊

[@brianachristie8175]

Is there a way to tweak this for a sour cream recipe? Love your content!

[@valenn33]

Do you have a recipe for vegan butter?

[@shannonfagan9402]

ugh, looks amazing but i'm allergic to cashews!!! I wonder if there is something else I can use to substitute.

[@SureFeelsGood]

how about adding potato starch?

[@gjk1504]

Thank you for this! We need to see you make some vegan ranch dressing!

[@TheeBurgerDude]

I’ve made it but I can’t remember which video it’s in lol

[@Mr.Autodelete]

So glad to be sent here by sauce stache good lord this looks good

[@lampshadeheadache1357]

Can you bake with this? Would love to try this for jalapeño poppers!

[@ima7333]

This is awesome since there’s no vegan cream cheese anywhere near where i live out here in Indonesia. I suppose making my own is the only way to go

[@korycannady969]

I will definitely be trying this!

[@thatveganchick668]

That consistency, tho! I have *got* to try these! 👍🏻

[@newhandlewhothis]

I do wonder if you read old comments, but it would be nice if you could try making something like this with some tofu (like cashew tofu mix), I'd consider that texture to be a bit thicker, maybe something you could even replace ricotta with if you add a bit less fluid.

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Yea!

[@bently_june5960]

I love cheese, I have no idea what vegan cheese taste like since I've never seen one, I wonder what it made of

[@RogueAstro85]

Damn dude, for the amount of junk food you make you're surprisingly fit! Keep the recipes coming, I have a feeling your channel is gonna blow up eventually

[@virginiacazares9883]

Love how people can’t help themselves from the back handed compliments…. Haven’t you learned we are all marrying each other for a reason.

[@RogueAstro85]

@@virginiacazares9883 What was backhanded about that? I'm saying that his job is to make and eat junk food but he obviously puts in the effort to stay healthy.

[@Itsyebookworm]

Can we use tofu instead of cashews?

[@keshiawarren9523]

I'm so glad I found you on IG!!! I can't wait to make your recipes after my bodybuilding show!

[@drod828]

If my blender isn’t powerful enough can I use my nama j2 juicer instead

[@merartwork457]

Can we make without cashews?

[@jakemaier3325]

This looks great! Is the coconut cream sweetened, or unsweetened?

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Unsweetened 👍🏼

[@DooMMooD]

I figured, thanks for the reply!!!

[@stacy7304]

Can you taste the coconut?

[@fayjohnson9891]

Which one would be good for frosting a cake?

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Probably the standard one or strawberry for fruity frosting 👍🏼

[@JonasWillsave]

Can this be. Used for cream cheese frosting

[@latesummerearlyfall]

Would love to see a veg crab rangoon recipe using this 👀

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Ohhh good idea!

[@shaenalawyer]

Yes please 🙏

[@Jargonaught]

My wifey will love this

[@erisenigma]

Could strawberry jam substitute freeze dried strawberries??🍓 Thank you for this!!

[@TheeBurgerDude]

You'd have to adjust the liquids since it will add more! That's why the dried berries are perfect, they add no additional moisture.

[@erisenigma]

@@TheeBurgerDude Thank you so much!! Will attempt and see what happens lol

[@shaenalawyer]

Any suggestions for alternatives for cashews in this recipe?

[@TheeBurgerDude]

Almonds might work! That’s what kite hill uses.

[@MotoFishy]

Lactic acid is clutch on homemade cashew cheese.

[@koto9x]

Love your videos

[@naturallymeiii]

All these look really good What white background do you use ??

[@TheeBurgerDude]

thanks, it's just my counter top!

[@naturallymeiii]

@@TheeBurgerDude ohhh ok got cha !!

[@ljohnson9054]

YOU need to open a restaurant! 💚

[@NatalieWisler]

Kite hill chive is BOMB 💣

[@RogueAstro85]

I think all you'd have to do is add garlic powder and chives to this one to replicate it

[@ceejgonzales1318]

Can i use citric acid instead? There’s no lactid acid here in my country. Thank you!

[@TheeBurgerDude]

I'm not sure, but maybe!

[@Shoplisashaverdi]

You saved my breakfasts! Thank you