Herby Garlic Tofu & Cashew Spread
1 hr + 10 min
Breakfast
Spread
Make-ahead
One-bowl / one-pot
10 ingredients or less
Servings
(¼ cup per serving)
Total
1 hr + 10 minPrep
10 minCool
1 hrContains
soy
tree nut
Free from
peanut
sesame
gluten
Ingredients
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11.4 oz (325 g)extra firm tofu, pressed
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¾ cup (98 g)raw cashews, soaked overnight & drained
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3cloves garlic
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½lemon, juiced
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2 tsp (6 g)garlic powder
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2 tsp (5 g)onion powder
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2 tsp (12 g)salt
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½ tsp (1 g)ground black pepper
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⅓ cup (16 g)chopped fresh chives
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⅓ cup (18 g)chopped fresh dill
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3 Tbsp (4 g)sliced fresh basil
Directions
- To a high-speed blender add the tofu, cashews, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, and spices. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Transfer to an airtight container and fold in the herbs.
- Once mixed, place the spread in the fridge for at least an hour to set.
Notes
- Cashews or almonds can be used. Almonds give it a slightly more hummus-like texture, while cashews make it more creamy.
Storage
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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Discussion & Rating
This really tastes like a "real" cream cheese. I gave my boyfriend a try and he agreed!
Love, love, love this….now we need some variations please!
I've made this several times. This cream cheese is *life.* Pure joy!
This was so delicious! I have a hard time with fresh, uncooked garlic (being all sensitive as I am) so ended up leaving that out. Was still amazing! I really don't like store bought vegan cream cheese (unless it's like cooked in pastry) so this is such a life saver! Also love that it is a source of protein! Excited to try this as more of a sandwich spread 😋
I think I've made this 3 or 4 times by now. I do cut back on the garlic a little but every herb I've tried works wonderfully. I tend to stick with the chives just because they're so brilliant, but I think parsley matches wonderfully as well. In summer I just use whatever I have growing. I use it as a sandwich spread the most, it's heavenly for cucumber sandwiches but it's also great with roasted vegetables.
This is an absolutely beautiful recipe! I tried it and my brother devoured it! He says it brings out the flavour of everything from rice to bread.. I was wondering if we can make a similar sweet cream cheese?
Hey There, great recipe - can't wait to tried it. Am i able to use dried or semi-dried herbs instead? I find the fresh herbs get bad really quickly if they do not get used straight away. We are in strict lockdown in sydney at the moment - so i only have the dried versions of the herbs (as they last longer). Please let me know :)
I am not a vegetarian but I loved it so much. My family enjoyed it mostly as dip. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
My favourite breakfast! When going vegan I was really sad about the idea of not having cream cheese as an option and I couldn’t find a vegan cream cheese in store that I liked. This one really takes the cake (or bagel!) and makes me look forward to breakfast. Healthy, protein packed, and just overall incredible.
This herb "cream cheese" recipe has been a favorite and a staple in my home for over a year now!! It really opened up my eyes to the possibilities of tofu, and works perfectly on a bagel! love it
Hi, this looks so good!
I only have toasted cashews (not raw), mint, parsley and basil. Do you think it would still work?
Thank you so much, I admire your YouTube channel, and every recipe i have tried was a big success.
When I went dairy-free, one of the major treats I missed was having a bagel and cream cheese. THIS RECIPE is even better than regular cream cheese, so herby, thick, creamy, and delicious!!!! I felt even better about eating it because it's packed with protein and healthy fats. I highly recommend it!
I made this recipe several times. It's delicious! A jar of this spread disappears too quickly. The ingredients are quite expensive and this is the biggest but only objection.
One of the first PUL recipes that I made and it didn't disappoint at all. Now I make it at least once a month.
The flavours are just right and even better a couple of days later. Going to try it with roasted garlic next time.
I make bagels for my family every Sunday morning, and this is my favorite way to enjoy them!
I loved the flavor of this recipe! The flavor really melded together overnight. Couldn't get my family on board with it though.
My blender was not nearly beefy enough for the recipe, as a result I had to thin it out with water. Said water then separated in the fridge. I'll be sure to use a food processor next time, thus fixing my only issue with the recipe.
I don't know what I did wrong, but I've made this twice now and both times it's been super salty for me. Maybe I'll do half or a quarter of the salt next time. I really wanted to love this recipe since it uses so many fresh herbs.
The Cashew Spread is amazing!!!!
Vegan cream-cheese is a great idea and I was really greatful for this recipe! 😁
This is amazing! I bought bagels for my non vegan family but couldn’t bring myself to buy them cream cheese while I eat this super spread. I gave them some to taste before going to buy cream cheese. They were sold and even asked for some of their own for veggie sammies. Thank you for your delicious and nutritious recipes. It makes being vegan so much easier and exciting!
This is amazing! I bought bagels for my non vegan family but couldn’t bring myself to buy them cream cheese while I eat this super spread. I gave them some to taste before going to buy cream cheese. They were sold and even asked for some of their own for veggie sammies. Thank you for your delicious and nutritious recipes. It makes being vegan so much easier and exciting!
This was really delicious; the refrigeration really made a difference! My brother and I spread this on bagels, and he even asked for more to dip his veg in. I used soaked sunflower seeds instead of the cashews due to a nut allergy, and it turned out great. A million thanks and more for the recipe!
Hi Sadia! Hope my English will be good enough. First of all thank you for your amazing recipes, you inspired me so much! I am not strictly vegan, but your blog allowed me to introduce more vegan food in my life.
I actually have a question about this recipe, in the video you said a half of a lemon for all the quantity mentioned, and the recipe on this page 2 lemons. So which quantity should I use?
Thanks you for your answer.
Haven't made this yet but I know for a fact its going to be delicious! I have everything to make this but cashews. Question, does this freeze well? If it does, how long do you think it would last? I'm hoping I can make a large batch and just freeze it.
My hubby and I love this spread!! It’s perfect, I think we’ll be making it regularly from now on. Thank you!!
I’m not a strict vegetarian, but I eat a lot of plant-based meals. This spread actually made me consider to stop eating cheese entirely (Since cheese is my guilty pleasure, I’m now only considering to omit cream cheese😅). You must have experimented so much with texture, flavour, and ingredients! But it’s perfect: fresh yet filled with a nutty umami-flavour approximating cheese
This is the best spread ever! I made it twice in a row just to believe it. And my Dad usually eats what I make and likes it, but this one was like "just leave the rest for me, hmm I really like it." :) My Dad is 71 and keeps telling me that old men don't learn new tricks, he bought smoked tofu instead of a block of cheese after the spread experience!!! :) ...made me so very happy that I shed a tear. Thank you so much pickuplimes team! You da best!