Vegan Tofu Cream Cheese
Tofu and miso make the creamiest Vegan Tofu Cream Cheese. You’ll be amazed at how simple it is to create such an amazing dip with this simple recipe containing just two ingredients!
Homemade tofu cream cheese is super easy to make! All you have to do is mix firm tofu and miso in a food processor (or high speed blender) until smooth.
Serve as a snack for chilling time or as an appetizer for your house party along with baguettes, crackers, and vegetable sticks. I’m sure everybody will love it!
- This recipe is for you if:
- You love Japanese tofu dish.
- You are looking for vegan cream cheese.
- You want to make a simple appetizzer with tofu.
All right, I’m gonna show you how to make it. If you want to check the recipe, please jump to the recipe card below. Let’s get started!
About This Recipe
- Japanese tofu recipe
- Only 2 ingredients
- Vegan cream cheese recipe
📋 Ingredients
- Tofu: I use firm tofu (momen) and press it completely to get rid of the extra water. Please check how to prep tofu it in this post: How To Press Tofu
- Miso: I use aka miso so the dish will be slightly brown because of the color. If you prefer lighter colors, try shiro miso (white miso).
🔪Instructions
Let me walk you through how to make it. You can also watch this video.
First, press the tofu and remove the extra water. Please refer to “How to Press Tofu”.
- Put the pressed tofu in a food processor
- Add miso
- Pulse in the food processor until smooth
- Smooth with no chunks of miso like this
Here you go! Enjoy with vegetable sticks or crackers! If you want to spice up this vegan condiment, try adding fresh herbs, garlic powder, green onions, or olive oil. Feel free to experiment in order to create different flavors!
Store in the refrigerator. Tofu doesn’t last long so please eat as soon as possible.
Thanks for Stopping By!
Tofu and miso, this recipe require only these 2 ingredients but the result is a surprisingly creamy tofu cream cheese. It’s popular not only among adults but also children!
I hope you will enjoy the recipe.
Thank you for taking the time to read my blog♡ If you’ve tried this recipe(or any other recipe on the blog), please give it a star rating below!
Also, feel free to leave comments if you have any questions. I love hearing from you!
Get Your Free Vegetarian eBook!
Looking for healthy dinner ideas? I’ve got a free ebook with 10 delicious, easy Japanese vegetarian recipes! Sign up for our newsletter below to get it now!
Grab a copy of our free
Vegetarian Recipe eBook
More Tofu Recipes You Might Like
- Vegetarian Tofu Hambagu
- Fried Tofu (atsuage) Teriyaki
- Japanese-style Vegan Mapo Tofu
- Japanese Teriyaki Tofu and Mushrooms
- Vegan Tofu Quiche
Watch how to make it
Vegan Tofu Cream Cheese
Print Pin SaveIngredients
- 300 g Firm tofu
- 2 tbsp Miso
Instructions
- Press: Press tofu ultimately to make it firmer (more than 30 minutes)
- Food processor: Put tofu and miso in a food processor and blend until smooth
Video
Notes
- Please refer to this recipe: “How to press tofu”
- If you like lighter color, try white miso (shiro miso).
I added some fresh lemon juice (about 1 tbsp.) and that helped make the spread more palatable for me.
Thanks for sharing, Melissa! I appreciate your helpful tip!