Creamy Vegan Hazelnut Cream Cheese

An easy, creamy and delicious Vegan Hazelnut Cream Cheese recipe that makes a fabulous substitute for regular cream cheese. Gluten-free.

2 servings

⅖ cupsroasted hazelnuts

⅕ cupwaterplus extra for the soaking step

⅕ cupcoconut cream

¾ tablespoonslemon juicefresh or bottled

¼ teaspoonsea salt or pink salt

¼ tablespoonnutritional yeastcompletely optional

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Place the hazelnuts in a large bowl. Cover with boiling water. Let the hazelnuts sit and soak in the boiling water for at least one hour. Drain the hazelnuts, then set aside.
In a blender or food processor, add the drained hazelnuts, water, coconut cream, lemon juice and salt. Optionally add nutritional yeast. Blend until as smooth as possible.
Enjoy! Keep stored in the refrigerator for up 10 days.