I love a good cream cheese recipe and this plant based version with delicious red peppers does not disappoint! This vegan red pepper cream cheese is the perfect match for your bagels and veggie sandwiches - it's dairy free, healthy, and oh so tasty! What's also awesome is that this easy spread is super quick to make taking less than ten minutes and is made with only 8 ingredients!
Here's a red pepper cream cheese recipe that is not only appetizing, but also plant-based and nutritious! I love experimenting with different flavors and this one was a huge success. Red peppers are in season right now and they're so sweet, flavorful, and provide a refreshing crunch when you bite into them.
This red pepper cream cheese recipe is made with just a handful of simple ingredients such as tofu, red peppers, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, coconut oil, and chives that result in a creamy vegan-friendly take on the classic. While it does not taste like real cream cheese (because it's not), it is still a great dairy-free alternative!
I can eat this red pepper spread on everything! My favorite way to use this easy recipe is by spreading it on a warm toasted Homemade Vegan Bagel. It's also great in veggie sandwiches with spinach, cucumber, sprouts, tomatoes, and onions. Yum! You can also eat it as a dip with all of your favorite raw vegetables. It's incredibly flavorful and can be enjoyed many ways!
Total Time
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- Tofu
- Refined coconut oil
- Lemon juice
- Apple cider vinegar
- Salt
- Paprika
- Red bell pepper
- Chives
Instructions
- Break the block of tofu apart and add into a food processor.
- Blend tofu for 2 minutes. Add in the lemon juice and apple cider vinegar and allow it to curdle for 5 minutes.
- Add melted coconut oil into food processor.
- Blend for 2-3 minutes or until it is desired consistency.
- Place the cream cheese into a bowl and mix in paprika, salt, red pepper, and chives.
- Enjoy this spread on a fresh toasted bagel or as a dip for your veggies!
Tips For Success
- Drain all of the excess water from the tofu and pat dry with a clean towel so that your cream cheese consistency is not too wet.
- For a smoother and creamier texture, blend the tofu in the food processor until it reaches desired consistency and scrape the sides halfway through to ensure an even blend.
- You can use any kind of bell pepper. You can even use a jalapeño pepper if you want some spice!
Storage
- Store leftovers in an airtight container or jar with a lid inside of the fridge for 3-5 days. If the tofu starts to brown or smell sour, it has gone bad.
Equipment
- Food processor
Healthy Vegan Red Pepper Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- 17 oz tofu
- ½ cup refined coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 red pepper, diced
- ¼ cup chives, diced
Instructions
- Break the block of tofu apart and add into a food processor.
- Blend tofu for 2 minutes. Add in the lemon juice and apple cider vinegar and allow it to curdle for 5 minutes.
- Add melted coconut oil into food processor.
- Blend for 2-3 minutes or until it is desired consistency.
- Place the cream cheese into a bowl and mix in paprika, salt, red pepper, and chives.
- Enjoy this spread on a fresh toasted bagel or as a dip for your veggies!
Notes
Nutrition
* This nutrition card is calculated by a third party app and is only an estimate. The numbers will vary based on the specific ingredient amounts and brands you use in making this recipe.
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Choclette
I love your bagels and now I really want one with your tofu cream cheese spread. I'd better crack on as I need it for tomorrow's sandwiches.
Oscar
This cream cheese was amazing. I used it to make jalapeño poppers in my air fryer. It turned out so good.
Michelle | Taste As You Go
I have a feeling my family would love this on our weekend bagels!
Millie Mae
Amazing on my cheese board as a healthy
Dip! Thanks for giving me some fresh and healthy inspo
Michael
This red pepper cream cheese was amazing! My wife whipped some up for breakfasts this week and it had so much flavor! I have missed cream cheese since becoming plant based but this is delicious!
Jean
this is what we have after our run and it was so good and perfect!
Amanda Dixon
This is a creamy delight! The tofu made for such a decadent base, and I love the flavor the red peppers added.
Serena
Such a delicious recipe! I love this on bagels
Tania
Love how quick and easy it is! I added coriander instead of chives (as didn't have chives to hand) and it tasted amazing! My new favourite sandwich spread 🙂
Gina
Man, I miss cream cheese since cutting out dairy and this was the perfect way to enjoy it again! So easy too. Much prefer the tofu based vegan alternatives to the soaked nuts ones, really enjoyed making this!
Jacqueline Meldrum
I bet that's amazing on a toasted bagel. I need to try that this week. Yum!
Claudia Lamascolo
I love this healthier alternative and it looks divine!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood
I love that this makes a tasty dip or spread that's so healthy too. Delicious!
Marinela
Mmmm this creamy vegan-friendly cream cheese tastes amazingly delicious! And the red pepper gives it that unique flavor I love! A great plant-based version of regular cream cheese that is also dairy-free! Yum!
Julia
I had this for lunch today on toasted sourdough and it was sublime. I loved the creamy texture and the flavour. Adding in the red pepper and some chopped fresh chives only made it better. We really loved this Vegan Red Pepper Cream cheese and as it's easy to keep some in the fridge for a snack attack... I'm going to make this quite often I think.
Emily
I love this savory vegan red pepper cream cheese - it's perfect for spreading on bagels. Thank you for sharing this healthy recipe!
Kayla DiMaggio
Yum! Red Pepper Cream Cheese is so delicious and savory! I much prefer savory over sweet and this hit the spot!
Crystal
This is so delicious and I can't believe how easy it is to make! Thank you for this recipe!
Aya
I made this cream cheese recipe for a vegan friend; she and I both loved it! I loved the use of Tofu in this recipe. I highly recommend this recipe for cream cheese and will be making it again.
Gus
Such a great idea! I love red bell peppers. I had tried some plant-based spreadable cheese before, but this one I truly enjoyed. The smokiness of the paprika and all the ingredients play very well in this recipe! Thanks!