Best Plant Based Keto Cream Cheese

This Keto cream cheese is smooth, subtle, and rich without a hint of dairy. You can spread this creamy goodness on Keto bagels or use it as a base for dips. To achieve a velvety Keto-friendly cheese without using any dairy requires a different preparation method. The main ingredient in this recipe is raw cashews. This nut is responsible for its rich and silky texture. However, it can’t be used as-is. Cashews must be soaked for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, or boiled for 10 minutes before blending with olive oil and coconut cream. To flavor this vegan cheese, we have kept it simple by adding olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.

Does this Keto plant-based cheese taste like traditional cream cheese?

Honestly, it does not taste like cream cheese, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t delicious. This dairy-free version is creamy, tangy, and decadent in its own way. It’s definitely a “lick your spoon clean” kind of spread.

Can you skip soaking/boiling the cashews?

Soaking/boiling the cashews is critical to help break down and release the natural fats. If you skip this step, you will end up with grainy cheese.

Can you make this Keto plant-based cheese in a blender?

Of course, you can. If your blender is stronger than your food processor, then, by all means, use it. You can even use both to achieve the best results.

How can you customize this recipe?

Creating different versions of this recipe will spice up your Keto plant-based diet. For flavored cream cheese, you can blend in garlic and dill, chives, or jalapenos.