• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About
  • Recipes
  • eBooks
  • Spring
  • FREE EBOOK

Create Mindfully

menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • Recipes
  • eBooks
  • Spring
  • FREE EBOOK
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • About
    • Recipes
    • eBooks
    • Spring
    • FREE EBOOK
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Dips

    Published: May 21, 2024 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Vegan Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese

    Jump to Recipe Pin

    This creamy Vegan Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese gets some healthy crunch from garden vegetables. Fresh herbs add even more flavor. Pair it with your favorite crackers for a satisfying snack.

    Vegan Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese in a small bowl with crackers.

    💌 SAVE THIS

    I'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    "I love vegan cream cheese, but this is even better! I love the crunch and the flavor the veggies add. - Anne"

    One of my favorite guilty pleasures is vegan cream cheese. It is one of those comfort foods that I gravitate towards when I feel like a quick snack.

    When I pair it with some brown rice seaweed crackers or sliced cucumbers, I am a happy camper.

    I thought I would make my normal comfort go-to afternoon snack a little more fun by making a Vegan Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese. After all, I haven't had vegan vegetable cream cheese dip in quite a while, so there's no time like the present!

    This has quite a bit of crunch from chopped red pepper, carrots, and red onion. I added my favorite herbs as well: dill, chives, and parsley. I love it whenever I can sneak vegetables into something.

    Many moons ago I used to work next to a bagel shop. I loved getting an everything bagel with garden vegetable cream cheese for lunch. Somehow it made the workday a little better.

    That was before I was vegan and gluten-free. To satisfy my Everything Bagel craving, I created Everything Bagel Flax Crackers a while back. They aren't the same as eating a bagel, but until I find or create a good vegan gluten-free bagel, they will have to do.

    Jump to:
    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations / Additions
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Vegan Cheese Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • Made with fresh vegetables, it is rich, creamy, and crunchy.
    • It is perfect for snacking or spreading on sandwiches. Spread it to the top of a bagel, English muffin, in a Veggie Wrap, or Veggie Pinwheels.
    • It is quick and easy to make and you can customize it to your liking, unlike the cream cheese in the grocery store.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Veggie cream cheese ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Vegan cream cheese: I used Tofutti cream cheese because it is rich, thick, and dense. You could also use Homemade Vegan Cashew Cream Cheese or your favorite brand of vegan cream cheese.
    • Red onions: I prefer red onions for this, but green onions would also taste great.
    • Red bell peppers: Add sweetness and crunch. You could use yellow bell peppers, green bell peppers, or other fresh veggies as well.
    • Carrots: Add sweetness and crunch. Rainbow carrots would make it even more colorful!
    • Chives: Add a mild onion flavor.
    • Fresh dill: I used fresh dill for its citrusy taste.
    • Fresh parsley: I used fresh dill for its peppery earthy flavor.
    • Salt and black pepper: Enhance flavors and add flavor. I like to use sea salt.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    📖 Variations / Additions

    • Herbs: cilantro, tarragon
    • Scallions
    • Celery
    • Garlic or roasted garlic
    • Jalapeño or chipotle pepper
    • Spices: onion powder, garlic powder, paprika
    • Broccoli
    • Spinach

    5 Secrets to Vegan Cooking

    Spicy Tofu Bánh Mì on a cutting board.

    Free 5 Part Email Series to Elevate Your Vegan Cooking

    We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.

    🔪 Instructions

    Veggies, herbs, and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl.

    Step 1: Leave vegan cream cheese out to soften. Add vegan cream cheese, fresh veggies, fresh herbs, and salt and pepper to a large mixing bowl.

    Garden veggie cream cheese in a large bowl with fork.

    Step 2: Blend until well combined. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

    💭 Tips

    • Leave vegan cream out for at least 30 minutes to an hour to soften. You want spreadable cream cheese so it mixes with the veggies.
    • I used Tofutti cream cheese for this. I like the consistency: it's nice and firm. You could use another brand, just make sure it's not liquidy unless you want a thinner consistency.
    • Chop veggies the same size for a uniform bite.
    Cracker being dipped into bowl of Garden vegetable cream cheese.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What is veggie cream cheese made of?

    This vegan veggie cream cheese is made with vegan cream cheese, red pepper, red onion, dill, parsley, chives, and carrots.

    Is garden veggie cream cheese good?

    This vegan garden vegetable cream cheese is rich, creamy, and crunchy. It makes a great spread on sandwiches or dip for crackers.

    Other Vegan Cheese Recipes

    • Tofu Feta
      Tofu Feta
    • Tofu Ricotta close up with crackers.
      The Most Amazing Tofu Ricotta
    • Tofu Nacho Cheese
      Tofu Nacho Cheese Sauce
    • Vegan Cheese Ball
      Vegan Cheese Ball

    If you tried this Vegan Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    This creamy crunchy garden veggie cream cheese is rich and satisfying. Another recipe using garden veggies is my vegetable soup with garden vegetables.

    I originally posted this recipe on September 10, 2016. I added new photos and text when I republished it.

    📋 Recipe

    Vegan Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese being scooped with a cracker.
    Pin Print Add to Shopping List Go to Shopping List
    5 from 3 votes

    Vegan Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese

    This creamy Vegan Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese gets some healthy crunch from garden vegetables. Fresh herbs add even more flavor. Pair it with your favorite crackers for a satisfying snack.
    Course Dip
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 14
    Calories 49kcal
    Author Willow Moon
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces vegan cream cheese or homemade vegan cream cheese
    • 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
    • ¼ cup chopped red pepper
    • ¼ cup chopped carrot
    • 1 tablespoon chopped chives
    • 1 tablespoon chopped dill
    • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
    • Salt and pepper
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Leave vegan cream cheese out for at least a half an hour to soften.
    • Put vegan cream cheese in a bowl. Add chopped red onion, red pepper, carrot, chives, dill, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well and serve.

    Notes

    This recipe will last about 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
    Leave vegan cream out for at least 30 minutes to soften.
    I used Tofutti cream cheese for this. I like the consistency: it's nice and firm. You could use another brand, just make sure it's not liquidy.
    Chop veggies the same size for a uniform bite.

    💌 SAVE THIS

    I'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.2mg
    SIGN UP for my newsletter, get a FREE 30 Minute Vegan Dinners 7-Day Meal Plan as a welcome gift! 💌

    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

    More Dips

    • Tortilla chip with tofu sour cream and salsa.
      Tofu Sour Cream
    • Chocolate Almond Butter in a jar with knife.
      Chocolate Almond Butter
    • Mango Habanero Salsa on a plate with tortilla chips.
      Mango Habanero Salsa
    • Serrano Salsa on a plate with tortilla chips.
      Serrano Salsa

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      5 from 3 votes (2 ratings without comment)

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Anne says

      August 04, 2018 at 5:01 pm

      I love vegan cream cheese, but this is even better! I love the crunch and the flavor the veggies add.5 stars

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        August 04, 2018 at 7:40 pm

        Thanks Anne, I agree!

        Reply
    2. Beth says

      July 12, 2017 at 3:03 pm

      What kind of crackers did you use

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        July 15, 2017 at 10:16 am

        I like brown rice crackers. I usually get them in the seaweed flavor.

        Reply
    3. Beth says

      July 12, 2017 at 3:00 pm

      What kind of vegan cream cheese do you use? Looks yummy!

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        July 15, 2017 at 10:16 am

        My favorite is Tofutti because of it's consistency.

        Reply
    4. bellezakisses says

      September 17, 2016 at 6:07 am

      Looks delicious!!!

      Reply
    5. Shannon P says

      September 15, 2016 at 8:22 am

      This sounds like the perfect snack / appetizer for an upcoming party we're throwing!

      Reply
    6. Kari Jonard says

      September 14, 2016 at 7:48 pm

      This looks delicious! It kind of reminds me of the cheese ball we used to make growing up just with vegies instead of meats.

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        September 15, 2016 at 9:55 am

        This could definitely be made into a cheese ball too! I would probably roll it it parsley.

        Reply
    7. carefreespiritfairy says

      September 13, 2016 at 4:12 pm

      That looks really yummy. I'll have to try that.

      Reply
    8. Christine Cox says

      September 13, 2016 at 11:08 am

      This looks and sounds so good! I think I will make it for the next family gathering that we have!

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        September 13, 2016 at 12:09 pm

        Thanks Christine! I hope everyone likes it!

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Willow Moon with green shirt and tie dye scarf.

    Namaste, I'm Willow!

    I've been vegan for 25 years and
    gluten-free for 13 years. I share easy and delicious vegan gluten-free recipes the whole family will love! Read more →

    Spring Recipes

    • Broccoli Fritters on a plate.
      Broccoli Fritters

    • Benedictine Tea Sandwiches on a plate.
      Benedictine Tea Sandwiches

    • Green Detox Juice
      Green Detox Juice

    • Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Pasta (vegan, gluten free) - This rich vegan gluten free pasta is perfect for date night. It has only a few ingredients, but tastes like it came from a restaurant.
      Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Pasta

    Popular Recipes

    • Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Bites
      Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Bites (Vegan)

    • Apple Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich on a plate.
      Apple Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    • Vegetable Fritter being dipped into vegan chipotle ranch dressing.
      The Most Amazing Vegetable Fritters

    • Homemade Payday Bars on parchment paper.
      Homemade Payday Bars

    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia pudding in a bowl.
      Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

    • Banana Cream Pie Overnight Oats
      Banana Cream Pie Overnight Oats

    Footer

    ^ back to top

    About

    • About Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Disclosure Policy
    • Accessibility Statement

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up for my newsletter and get a FREE 30 Minute Vegan Dinners 7 Day Meal Plan as a welcome gift!

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Tip Jar

    Featured In:

    A list of magazines that Create Mindfully has been featured in like Good Housekeeping, Dr. Axe, Peta, and more.

    Copyright © 2014 - 2025
    Create Mindfully - All Rights Reserved.

    Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Willow Moon and Create Mindfully with appropriate and specific direction to the original content. All photos and artwork are property of Willow Moon and Create Mindfully. Do not duplicate or copy without proper consent.

    Vegan Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese in a small bowl with crackers.

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    Let us know what you thought of this recipe:

    My family loved this!
    Thank you for sharing this recipe, I loved it!
    This worked exactly as written, thanks!

    Or write in your own words:

    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.