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vegan almond cream cheese
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Paleo Almond Cream Cheese

Make Paleo Almond Cream Cheese from scratch with only 5 ingredients. This thick spreadable vegan cheese is perfect for bagels, dairy-free cream cheese frostings, dips, and so much more!
Course: condiment
Cuisine: paleo, vegan
Keyword: almond cream cheese, kitehill cream cheese
Servings: 8
Author: Valerie Skinner

Equipment

  • 1 high-speed blender vitamix or ninja
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 mason jar with lid

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almonds (blanched) use almonds without skin (can be slivered or whole)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or any neutral tasting oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar or lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup almond milk or water

Instructions

  • Submerge almonds in a bowl of filtered water, covering the almonds with at least 3" of water over the top. Soak overnight.
  • After soaking, rinse the almonds and drain them well. Add the almonds to a high-speed blender.
  • Add the avocado oil, salt, vinegar, and half of the water to the blender.
  • Pulse the ingredients together until a thick and creamy mixture forms.
  • Add the remaining water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached. The cream cheese will continue to thicken as it chills in the fridge.