How-to Make Dairy-Free Cultured Cream Cheese | Healthy Recipes (2024)

How-to Make Dairy-Free Cultured Cream Cheese

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This tutorial series has been a really fun way for me to share with you guys some of my favorite DIYs and How-to’s. But, I have also really enjoyed the challenge of exploring and conquering things I have long been dreaming of. Last post it was the yogurt and this time it’s this cream cheese.

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Since I have almost entirely cut dairy out of my life, cream cheese is one of those things I just haven’t been able to find a good substitute for. Most of the store bought alternatives are loaded with soy, preservatives, thickeners and other weird stuff. Not my scene at all. Once or twice a year I like to treat myself with some of the amazing gluten-free and vegan bagels from Rising Hearts Bakeryin LA and I am so happy to now have an amazing homemade dairy-free cream cheese to enjoy with them.

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This tutorial is not only super simple, but there are several options available, too. I personally prefer the flavor when culturing the coconut cream with probiotic powder, found in my favorite daily probiotic capsules, but you can also lacto-ferment the coconut cream, with just lemon juice and sea salt, which produces great results, too. The best part is, no matter how you culture it, like regular cream cheese, you can flavor it any way you’d like, with fresh herbs and garlic for a savory cream cheese, which I like on my occasional gluten-free bagel or on fresh cucumber slices. Or you can also add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup and some of your favorite fruit or preserves, for a sweet option, great on fresh fruit, on a grain-free tart shell with some fresh fruit on top or just with a spoon, not that I would know!

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I am doing something a little different today and sharing this tutorial as a guest post on the Paleo Parents website. When they explained how much they were digging my Tutorial Tuesdays series and they asked me to create one for their readers, I instantly knew what I wanted to make. It took some trial and error to get this right and maybe like 10 cans of coconut milk, but I am so very happy with the results. Thick and creamy, tangy cream cheese that will blow your mind.

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So let’s get to it…

head over to the Paleo Parents site now to get the full tutorial:

How-to Make Dairy-Free Cultured Cream Cheese

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14 Responses

    • How-to Make Dairy-Free Cultured Cream Cheese | Healthy Recipes (12)tastyyummiessays:

      June 17, 2014 at 7:38 am

      Thank you SOOO much for telling me, I just fixed it 😉

      Reply

      • How-to Make Dairy-Free Cultured Cream Cheese | Healthy Recipes (13)Archenasays:

        June 17, 2014 at 7:39 am

        Thank you Beth!

        Reply

  1. June 17, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    I saw this on your instagram, Beth, and it looked soo yummy! I have to try it out, thank you!

    Reply

  2. How-to Make Dairy-Free Cultured Cream Cheese | Healthy Recipes (15)Lori Freemansays:

    December 10, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    question: will it still turn out if I use Trader Joe’s coconut cream even though there are extra ingredients? I love that stuff because you get double the amount in one can…

    Reply

    • How-to Make Dairy-Free Cultured Cream Cheese | Healthy Recipes (16)Beth @ Tasty Yummiessays:

      December 14, 2014 at 7:18 pm

      It should work but I cannot say for sure, since I haven’t tested it myself. If you try it out, please definitely report back. I would love to hear how it goes!

      Reply

  3. July 21, 2015 at 7:34 pm

    Hi! I’ve been reading your website for a long timne now and finally ggot the courage to go ahead and give you
    a shout out from Huffman Tx! Just wanted to mention keep up the geat job!

    Reply

  4. How-to Make Dairy-Free Cultured Cream Cheese | Healthy Recipes (18)Jamiesays:

    August 17, 2015 at 9:51 pm

    Hi, I’m very new to the dairy free lifestyle. Would this recipe be suitable to make a cream cheese cake frosting? Also, how much ‘cream cheese’ does this recipe yield? Thanks!

    Reply

  5. How-to Make Dairy-Free Cultured Cream Cheese | Healthy Recipes (19)Alyssa Cliffordsays:

    January 24, 2016 at 7:22 am

    How much lemon and how much salt if fermenting that way?

    Reply

  6. How-to Make Dairy-Free Cultured Cream Cheese | Healthy Recipes (20)Jerisays:

    May 2, 2016 at 9:25 am

    Thank you for a wonderful recipe! It is delicious on my homemade crackers just as it is. I’ve just used some to make a cold version of artichoke dip. I think I’m in heaven!!!!! Next up is “blueberry cheesecake popsicles” with the portion that is left.

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  7. How-to Make Dairy-Free Cultured Cream Cheese | Healthy Recipes (21)ILONA L EDENSsays:

    February 11, 2017 at 9:53 pm

    Any way to get the nutritional info? Would be eternally grateful!

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    • How-to Make Dairy-Free Cultured Cream Cheese | Healthy Recipes (22)Beth @ Tasty Yummiessays:

      February 23, 2017 at 8:39 pm

      I don’t supply nutritional information, but you are welcome to take the ingredients and measurements and plug them into any of the number of free online nutrition calculators. Thanks so much.

      Reply

  8. How-to Make Dairy-Free Cultured Cream Cheese | Healthy Recipes (23)Christysays:

    May 26, 2019 at 6:01 am

    I just made the coconut cream cheese and it is nothing but a big blob that tastes like coconut right out of the can and very lumpy. I added the probiotics and whipped it as much as I could before fermenting, and let it sit for 36 hours. I had to add a lot of lemon juice , salt and nutritional yeast and it still tastes like a coconut. I had to put it in a food processor to get out the lumps. What’s going on.

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    • How-to Make Dairy-Free Cultured Cream Cheese | Healthy Recipes (24)Beth @ Tasty Yummiessays:

      May 29, 2019 at 1:14 pm

      Christy, I am sorry you didn’t like it. What kind of coconut cream did you use? Were there lumps before you started the fermentation?

      Reply

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How-to Make Dairy-Free Cultured Cream Cheese | Healthy Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is a dairy-free substitute for cream cheese? ›

Blend together one cup of thick coconut cream and one tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Next, add a pinch of salt and two teaspoons of nutritional yeast for a cheesy tang. Chill the mixture to firm it up, and you'll have a terrific dairy-free cream cheese substitute.

What is dairy-free cream cheese made out of? ›

Filtered Water, Organic Coconut Oil, Expeller-Pressed High-Oleic Safflower Oil, Modified Potato and Corn Starches, Organic Vegan Cane Sugar, Less than 2% of: Sea Salt, Natural Flavor, Calcium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Sugarcane Fiber, Sodium Citrate, Sunflower Lecithin, Lactic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Beta Carotene for Color.

Is there a plant-based cream cheese? ›

13 WayFare. Known for its vegan sour cream and butter, this plant-based brand's cream cheese features a base made from organic butter beans and organic oats. The result is a dairy-free spread that has a thick texture, perfect for bagels and crackers.

What are the ingredients in Philadelphia vegan cream cheese? ›

Ingredients: water, coconut oil, modified potato starch, faba bean protein, contains less than 2% of maltodextrin, salt, guar gum, lactic acid, sorbic acid as a preservative, natural flavor, citric acid.

Can you substitute dairy-free cream cheese for regular cream cheese? ›

Vegan cream cheese: This is a dairy-free and plant-based alternative that can be used in place of traditional cream cheese. It is made from nuts or soy and has a similar texture and flavor to cream cheese. Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt can be used in place of cream cheese for a healthier and tangy alternative.

Does dairy-free cream cheese exist? ›

Daiya Plant Based Cream Cheeze (1.4/10)

I used to recommend Daiya as the best dairy-free cream cheese alternative for sweet recipes.

What is in plant-based cream cheese? ›

Ingredients: Filtered Water, Coconut Oil, Tapioca Starch, Coconut Cream, Expeller Pressed: Canola and/or Safflower Oil, Vegan Natural Flavors, Pea Protein, Salt, Cane Sugar, Xanthan Gum, Potato Protein, Lactic Acid (Vegan), Vegan Enzyme, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum.

Does Cool Whip have dairy in it? ›

Cool Whip is available in an aerosol can using nitrous oxide as a propellant. From its introduction, Cool Whip was labeled and advertised as non-dairy, but as of 2018 it contains skimmed milk and sodium caseinate, a milk derivative.

Why is dairy-free cheese so expensive? ›

The production of vegan cheese can be costlier than that of traditional dairy cheese due to the higher price of plant-based ingredients and the additional processing steps involved.

Does Aldi have dairy free cream cheese? ›

Kite Hill Dairy free cream cheese is out at Aldi now. in four different flavors. There's plain, everything, chive, and garden veggie. So many people always ask me.

What is plant-based Philadelphia cream cheese? ›

Philadelphia Plant Based. Made from almond and oats, Philadelphia Plant Based is just as creamy as Original, but completely plant based, making it a delicious alternative for the whole family to enjoy.

What are the ingredients in lactose free Philadelphia cream cheese? ›

Cream, evaporated skim milk, salt, bacterial culture, guar gum, xanthan gum, lactic acid, carob bean gum, lactase (enzyme).

Can you get vegan Philadelphia cream cheese? ›

After a limited release of a vegan version of its original cream cheese in December 2022, the company has announced that three flavors will be available to buy in grocery stores nationwide. These will be plant-based strawberry and plant-based chive and onion, as well as the original flavor.

Does Philadelphia make vegan cream cheese? ›

First launched in states in the southeast, Philadephia's Plant-Based Cream Cheese flavors are now available in stores across the country. Made primarily of coconut oil and fava bean protein, they are not only vegan but dairy and gluten-free.

What can I use to replace cream cheese? ›

8 Easy Ways to Make a Cream Cheese Substitute
  1. Greek Yogurt. Greek yogurt is yogurt that's been strained to remove the liquid whey, resulting in a thicker yogurt that's higher in protein and lower in fat. ...
  2. Sour Cream. ...
  3. Cottage Cheese. ...
  4. Neufchatel. ...
  5. Mascarpone. ...
  6. Ricotta Cheese. ...
  7. Kefir. ...
  8. Cashew Cheese.
Apr 6, 2021

What can I substitute instead of cream cheese? ›

11 Cream Cheese Substitutes to Try if You're All Out of Schmear
  • 01 of 11. Neufchâtel Cheese. ...
  • 02 of 11. Greek Yogurt. ...
  • 03 of 11. Mascarpone Cheese. ...
  • 04 of 11. Vegan Cream Cheese. ...
  • 05 of 11. Labneh. ...
  • 06 of 11. Cottage Cheese. ...
  • 07 of 11. Ricotta Cheese. ...
  • 08 of 11. Silken Tofu.
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What is a vegan substitute for cream cheese? ›

Unsweetened Plain Yogurt (vegan)

It's great for making dips and spreads, but it's also a great substitute for cream cheese when you want to make a frosting.

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