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Vegan Tofu Cream Cheese with Miso Paste

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Make ultra-creamy vegan tofu cream cheese with just tofu and miso paste! A simple, healthy, and delicious dairy-free alternative.

Looking for simple tofu sides? Try my Tofu Misozuke, Tofu Salad with Seaweed, or Agedashi Tofu!

vegan tofu cream cheese in a bowl with vegetable sticks

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!

Why You Will Love This Recipe 

  • All you need is tofu and miso paste!
  • Creamy, healthy, and super easy to make!
  • Customize the flavor your way!

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

Ingredients for Vegan Tofu Cream Cheese

How To Make Tofu Cream Cheese: STEP BY STEP 

Here are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.

How to press tofu.

Step 1

Press the tofu and remove the extra water.

How to make tofu cream cheese.

Step 2

Add the pressed tofu and miso paste to a food processor.

How to make tofu cream cheese.

Step 3

Blend until smooth, ensuring no chunks of miso remain.

How to make tofu cream cheese.

Step 4

Smooth like this.

Tofu cream cheese in a bowl.

Your tasty tofu cream cheese is ready to enjoy! Serve with vegetable sticks and crackers, or use them as a spread!

Recipe Tips

  • Use firm or extra-firm tofu (momen) for the best consistency. Silken tofu will make it too soft.
  • Taste and add more miso for a stronger umami flavor or a pinch of salt if desired.
  • Mix in garlic, lemon juice, herbs, olive oil, or nutritional yeast for extra flavor.

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Vegan Tofu Cream Cheese with Miso Paste

5 from 2 votes
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Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Juri Austin
Make ultra-creamy vegan tofu cream cheese with just tofu and miso paste! A simple, healthy, and delicious dairy-free alternative.

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Press the Tofu: Press the tofu for at least 30 minutes to remove excess water and achieve a firmer texture.
  • Blend: Add the pressed tofu and miso paste to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
  • Serve: Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container for later use.

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Notes

  • Storage: Keep an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
  • Use firm or extra-firm tofu (momen) for the best consistency. Silken tofu will make it too soft.
  • Taste and add more miso for a stronger umami flavor or a pinch of salt if desired.
  • Mix in garlic, lemon juice, herbs, or nutritional yeast for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.3g | Protein: 8.6g
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: vegan tofu cream cheese
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2 Comments

  1. I added some fresh lemon juice (about 1 tbsp.) and that helped make the spread more palatable for me.

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