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Vegan mascarpone in a glass bowl with fresh strawberries and more strawberries around it.
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Vegan Mascarpone Cheese

This easy vegan mascarpone cheese is creamy, slightly sweet, and made with just 5 simple ingredients in 10 minutes! It’s the perfect dairy-free alternative for both sweet and savory dishes like tiramisu, pasta, or even spread on toast!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Kitchen Basic
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 108kcal
Author: Iosune Robles

Ingredients

  • 1 14-ounce block firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¾ cup coconut cream the white thick part, see notes for alternatives
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  • Drain the tofu: Drain the tofu, then crumble it into pieces and place it in a cheesecloth, clean towel, or nut milk bag. Squeeze out all the excess water.
    Step-by-step process of preparing tofu: crumbled tofu, squeezing out liquid, and the final texture.
  • Add ingredients: Add the tofu crumbles along with the rest of the ingredients to a blender or food processor.
    Vegan mascarpone ingredients in a blender jar before blending.
  • Blend and store: Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
    Vegan mascarpone in a blender jar.

Notes

  • You can also use vegan whipped cream or vegan heavy cream,with whipped cream being ideal for its thicker consistency. Both store-bought and homemade versions work perfectly. If using vegan whipped cream that contains sugar, omit the sugar from the recipe.
  • Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.
  • You can freeze it for up to 2 months, but the texture might change. Thaw in the fridge overnight and blend again to smooth it out.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 0.3IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg