This silken tofu cheese sauce is ready in minutes! It’s dairy-free and gluten-free, but it’s just as cheesy and creamy as the real deal.
Vegan cheese sometimes gets a bad rep, but I can guarantee you’ll love this one.
It only needs 9 ingredients—zero cashews included. Just don’t let the idea of blending silken tofu throw you off.
Silken tofu might actually be the best-kept secret in the vegan world. Check out this coconut cream pie!
Now, I can’t just talk about this creamy cheese sauce without sharing salsa tatemada and vegan nachos as well. Try this trio, and I’ll be waiting for the Thank-yous in the comments.
Why You’ll Love This Silken Tofu Cheese Sauce Recipe
- This silken tofu cheese sauce is dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free!
- Using only 9 simple ingredients, you can make a vegan cheese sauce that’s as creamy and delicious as the real thing!
- This vegan tofu cheese is incredibly versatile! It’ll be perfect as a dip, sauce, or topping, all yours in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients And Substitutions
Olive oil – For sauteeing those flavorful veggies that bring this silken tofu cheese sauce to life! You can also use avocado oil.
Yellow onion, red bell pepper, and garlic – This vegan cheese sauce with silken tofu tastes anything but flat! The secret? This trio, so don’t skip them.
Salt, black pepper, and chili powder -These seasonings really make the savory, cheesy flavor of nutritional yeast shine. Keep reading for more tasty add-ins!
Nutritional yeast – The secret ingredient that gives silken tofu vegan cheese sauce its cheesiness without dairy. This vegan cheese sauce recipe is another genius way to use it.
Silken tofu – Use silken tofu, period! Otherwise, your tofu vegan cheese won’t be smooth and creamy.
We enjoy this vegan cheese with steamed broccoli and tortilla chips, but the food pairings you can try are endless!
Tips For Making This Recipe
Add Lots of Flavor to Your Vegan Cheese
Enhance the cheesiness of your silken tofu sauce by adding various herbs and seasonings like paprika, turmeric, thyme, and dill.
Get the Perfect Consistency
If your silken tofu cheese sauce is too thin, add more nutritional yeast until it reaches your desired consistency. But if it’s too thick, you can add a bit of unsweetened dairy-free milk, like oat milk.
Serving Ideas
You can use this tofu vegan cheese sauce on just about everything! Besides chips and veggies, try it with vegan totchos, chili baked potato, vegan tacos, vegan enchiladas, or cooked pasta, similar to our vegan broccoli mac and cheese.
Vegan Cheese Recipe FAQs
Can you use firm tofu instead?
Nope. Silken tofu is your best bet to get that smooth and creamy texture on your tofu vegan cheese.
What can I use instead of tofu?
Can I make this silken tofu vegan cheese sauce recipe oil-free?
Since this vegan tofu cheese recipe was made with olive oil, I wouldn’t recommend omitting it for the best consistency and flavor.
How long does homemade vegan cheese last in the fridge?
This silken tofu cheese sauce should keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 to 7 days. You can serve it hot or cold!
Can vegan cheese be frozen?
Absolutely not! Freezing and thawing can alter the consistency of this silken tofu cheese sauce.
More Delicious Vegan Dips and Condiments
- Vegan Parmesan Cheese
- Vegan Ranch Dressing
- Vegan Mayo
- Vegan Condensed Milk
- Homemade Vegan Yogurt
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Silken Tofu Cheese Sauce
This silken tofu cheese sauce is ready in minutes! It’s dairy-free and gluten-free, but it’s just as cheesy and creamy as the real deal.
Louisa
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Heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat.
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Add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for about 7 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Once the veggies have softened, stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
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Transfer the sauteed vegetable mixture to a blender. Add the nutritional yeast and tofu and blend until smooth. Easy peasy! Serve with steamed broccoli or tortilla chips.
- Enhance the cheesiness of your silken tofu sauce by adding various herbs and seasonings like paprika, turmeric, thyme, and dill.
- If your silken tofu cheese sauce is too thin, add more nutritional yeast until it reaches your desired consistency. But if it’s too thick, you can add a bit of unsweetened dairy-free milk, like oat milk.
- You can use this tofu vegan cheese sauce on just about everything! Besides chips and veggies, try it on vegan totchos, chili baked potato, vegan tacos, vegan enchiladas, or cooked pasta, just this vegan broccoli mac and cheese.
