Cream Cheese

Free

Difficulty: Low
Time: 5 min (plus resting time 12h)
Quantity: 265 g
Type: Homemade Vegan Substitutes
Dietary requirements: Nut-free Gluten-free Cream-free Sugar-free Vegan

Ingredients

500 g plain plant-based yogurt without sugar

In this recipe we'll see how simple it is to make a spreadable "cheese"; it's very versatile so it can be used to make cheesecakes, tiramisù in place of mascarpone, frostings for cakes or cupcakes. With this recipe you will obtain about 265 g of spreadable cheese.

Method

Take a bowl, place a sieve and a food-grade cheesecloth. Pour in all the yogurt.

Close the cheesecloth, squeeze well, secure with a clip or an elastic band.

Let drain overnight in the refrigerator, at least 12 h, but you can go up to a day. It must lose a lot of water and you should see it in the bowl. At this point open the cheesecloth, the yogurt will now have the consistency of a spreadable cheese. Transfer to a container and store in the fridge.

Storage

Store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

Tips

I recommend using a yogurt without sugars to obtain a neutral spreadable. It is recommended to read these articles: - which ingredients to use - where to buy pastry ingredients and products