Vegan Substitute for Cream Cheese

Vegan Cream Cheese is the closest vegan substitute for Cream Cheese, at a 1.0:1 ratio by volume.

Cream Cheese (cups)

Amount called for in recipe

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Vegan Cream Cheese (grams)

Used at the same amount by volume — 1 cup for 1 cup

Good to know: Cashew-based vegan cream cheese is closest in texture. It carries slightly less tang than dairy cream cheese unless a cultured version is used.

Cream Cheese (cups)	Vegan Cream Cheese (grams)

Common questions

What is the best vegan substitute for Cream Cheese?

Vegan Cream Cheese is the closest vegan substitute for Cream Cheese, used at a 1.0:1 ratio by volume.

Does substituting Vegan Cream Cheese change the result?

Cashew-based vegan cream cheese is closest in texture. It carries slightly less tang than dairy cream cheese unless a cultured version is used.