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Cream Cheese
DairyA soft, mild-tasting cheese used in cheesecakes, frosting, dips, bagel toppings, and various desserts.
3 substitutes
Substitutes
Ricotta
1:1Blend until smooth for best results. Lighter and slightly grainy. Lower in fat than cream cheese. Best in cooked applications.
✅Best for: cheesecake, pasta fillings, baked dishes
⚠️Not for: frosting, no-bake applications
Cashew Cream Cheese
1:1Blend 1 cup soaked cashews with 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, pinch of salt. Remarkably similar to cream cheese in flavor and texture.
✅Best for: bagels, frosting, dips, cheesecake
⚠️Not for: nut-free recipes
Silken Tofu + Lemon
1:1 with 1 tbsp lemon juice per cupBlend silken tofu with lemon juice and a pinch of salt until completely smooth. Very low in fat, high in protein. Mild flavor.
✅Best for: cheesecake, dips, baked applications
⚠️Not for: frosting, raw spreads