Dairy-Free Veggie Cream Cheese

September 16, 2022

This spread is creamy and tangy, and hits the spot. Great on bagels and in wraps.

Equipment

Food Processor

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups raw cashews soaked in water hot water for an hour OR for several hours in room temperature water or overnight, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika, optional
2-3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup diced sweet bell pepper any color
2 tablespoons diced green onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Instructions

Be sure your cashews have soaked for several hours, or ideally, overnight. The longer they soak, the creamier your cream cheese will be. After soaking, drain and rinse the cashews.
To the bowl of a food processor, add the soaked cashews, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika, if using. Start to process to break up the cashews. You’ll need to stop the food processor and scrape down the sides frequently to keep the mixture moving. Add the water 1 tbsp at a time until it comes together into a smooth spread. Be patient as this could take 5 to 10 minutes.
Once it’s smooth, transfer to a mixing bowl and add the carrots, red pepper, green onion, parsley, and dill. Stir to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or a tiny splash of vinegar or lemon juice, if necessary.
Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and store in the fridge. It will set up and thicken slightly as it sits in the fridge and gets cold. You could eat it right away, but it’s better cold.
Feel free to add any flavor of PARMA!!!

See Recipe: Tortilla Rollups with Parma! and Dairy-Free Veggie Cream Cheese

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   Ryan Rush 
 2023-09-28
 
 
  Love Parma! We use it in soups, on pasta & roasted veggies.  The only problem is running out of it.  Getting ready to order more!!
  
 
       
   Katie X 
 2023-05-19
 
 
  I simply love bacon Parma!!  I use on eggs, in macaroni salad, and on microwaved ears of buttered corn (my fav!).  I am on a strict low sodium diet, as well as being allergic to meat from hooved animals so Parma! is perfect for me without any sacrifice of bacon taste.  I just got some of the Jalapeno bacon and it's delish too!  I'll be a repeat customer without doubt.
  
 
       
   Alison Gerrish 
 2023-04-09
 
 
  This product is approved by my whole family including my 3, 6 and 7 year old.  We love to put in on popcorn or on top of noodles.  Clean, healthy ingredients.  Perfect for anyone or those who want to be WFPB, no oil or added sugar!
  
 
       
   dea smith 
 2023-02-21
 
 
  Parma, plant-based parmesan, is one of the best foods I've found. I tried the Better Than Bacon flavor because I did not want cheese that triples your risk of breast cancer. Parma tasted good and it's nutritional yeast is packed with vitamins, minerals and all essential amino acids making it a complete protein like animal products.

A study found people eating nutritional yeast were 25% less likely to catch colds than those not eating it. Other studies linked nutritional yeast to better moods and less fatigue after exercising. And, Parma offers other great for you ingredients, too.
  
 
       
   Kosiofe Kleemann 
 2022-11-03
 
 
  We love Parma! We are addicted to Parma! No pasta without Parma!
  
 
       
   Clayton Pipkin 
 2022-10-04
 
 
  Hands down my go to "sprinkle it on everything" condiment! The OG flavor is super tasty but the jalapeno bacon is also amazing- It's especially good on my roasted sweet potato & eggs breakfast!
  
 
       
   Janet Langley 
 2022-10-04
 
 
  Parma! is delicious! We love it.
  
 
       
   Christopher St. John 
 2022-08-17
 
 
  Bacon freak comes clean:  I used to be a total baconhead, then I went vegan. I thought I was doomed to a life without bacon, but I was willing to do it for my animal friends. Then I discovered Better Than Bacon. Hoohah! I slather this stuff on everything and buy the big cans, five or ten at time. Jonesing for your clean bacon fix? Grab a can and splarge it across whatever you're having. With Better Than Bacon, you are Good. For. Life.
  
 
       
   Elizabeth Suzanne 
 2022-08-17
 
 
  This is my #1 favorite, vegan or not! Just delicious, I eat it by the spoonful if I can.
  
 
       
   Hawk Lovett 
 2022-08-15
 
 
  This product and all the varieties are truly amazing.  You can make a dull dish a happy dish.  You can't go wrong.
  
 
  
  
 
 
   Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 25 reviews