High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Vegan Cashew Cream Cheese

Creamy, tangy, and surprisingly rich, this cashew-based spread delivers everything you want from a classic cream cheese — without a drop of dairy or any of the sketchy sweeteners that sneak into store-bought alternatives. Most packaged cream cheese substitutes and flavored spreads are loaded with high fructose corn syrup or other added sugars, so making your own is genuinely the smartest move if you're trying to keep your ingredients clean. Here, raw cashews do all the heavy lifting: after a long soak, they blend into a velvety, thick base that firms up beautifully in the fridge. Lemon juice and apple cider vinegar bring that signature tang, while onion powder and a pinch of salt round out the savory depth. A spoonful of nutritional yeast is optional but adds a subtle, almost cheesy complexity that takes the whole thing up a notch. The finished texture is thick, spreadable, and genuinely satisfying on a bagel, cracker, or sliced bread. Once you see how easy it is to pull together with just a blender and a handful of pantry staples, it's hard to justify ever buying the packaged stuff again.

About Fig

Fig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.

Learn more →