This tofu sour cream is tangy, rich, and super creamy. All you need are 4 simple ingredients and 5 minutes to make it. This amazing vegan sour cream can be used as a dip or in any dish that calls for sour cream!
This tofu sour cream is a must-have staple in every plant-based pantry, in my opinion! It is incredibly versatile and works well as a base for dips, in cooking, and in baking.
Like my vegan mayo, this sour cream is made from silken tofu, an amazing ingredient that gives the sour cream its creamy and thick texture.
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💚Why you will love this recipe
- Have the taste and texture of regular sour cream
- An easy 3 ingredients recipe that is ready in 5 minutes
- Super versatile and works in both sweet and savory recipes
- Healthy, naturally vegan, and gluten-free
🍋What you will need
📃Ingredient notes and substitutions
- Silken tofu - Use extra-firm or firm silken tofu, if possible. You can substitute it with soft tofu, but your sour cream might be less creamy.
- Lemon juice - Freshly squeezed lemon juice is preferred, but bottled ones will work as well.
- Apple cider vinegar - Can be substituted with more lemon juice.
🔪How to make
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Give it a taste, adding more seasonings if needed. Your tofu sour cream is ready to use!
✔️Helpful tips
- The tofu sour cream might seem runny at first but will thicken as it sits. If it gets too thick after sitting for a couple of hours, whisk in a few teaspoons of water or unsweetened plant milk to thin it.
- I recommend adjusting the amount of seasoning used to personal preference. You could also add a small amount of sweetener to balance the acidity.
- If you plan to use it in baking or other sweet recipes, omit the garlic powder.
- This vegan sour cream can be refrigerated for up to a week in a sealed glass jar.
✨Variations
Make it spicy - Add a dash of sriracha or hot sauce.
Cheesy - Mix in a few tablespoons of nutritional yeast. The amount added will depend on how cheesy you like it to be.
Herb dip - Add a generous pinch of dried herbs of choice like dill, parsley, and basil.
Taco dip - Stir in a few tablespoons of taco seasonings or to taste.
🌮How to serve
- On baked potatoes or nachos
- In soups, stews, or chilies to make them creamier - pumpkin potato soup, vegan beef stroganoff, five bean chili, cream of mushroom soup
- In tacos and quesadillas - tempeh tacos, vegan TVP tacos
- As a base for salad dressings or dips - Add herbs and spices of choice like Italian herb mix, paprika, onion powder, cumin
- In baking - It can be used to make sweet treats like sweet pies, cheesecakes, and Bundt cakes.
❔Commonly asked questions
To make this vegan sour cream, you can use regular tofu (soft or firm) instead of silken tofu. However, you might need to add a few tablespoons of water or plant milk to thin it. The sour cream might also turn out to be slightly chunkier.
It is safe to consume raw silken tofu. Just make sure to drain off excess liquid and maintain good hygiene to prevent food contamination from occurring.
Unfortunately, this vegan sour cream does not freeze well.
Most store-bought sour creams are gluten-free. However, it is recommended that you get one that is certified gluten-free if you are sensitive to gluten.
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📖 Recipe
Tofu Sour Cream
Ingredients
- 1 box silken tofu firm or extra-firm preferred (12oz or 350g)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Give it a taste, adding more seasonings if needed. Use immedietely, or refrigerate it for later.
Notes
- The tofu sour cream might seem runny at first but will thicken as it sits. If it gets too thick after sitting for a couple of hours, whisk in a few teaspoons of water or unsweetened plant milk to thin it.
- I recommend adjusting the amount of seasoning used to personal preference. You could also add a small amount of sweetener to balance the acidity.
- If you plan to use it in baking or other sweet recipes, omit the garlic powder.
- This vegan sour cream can be refrigerated for up to a week in a sealed glass jar.
Nutrition
Nutrition info calculated is just a rough estimate and is provided as a courtesy. Bear in mind that value will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it is highly recommended that you calculate it on your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.
Chrissy Swan
I made the Vegan sour Cream when preparing a Mexican vegan dinner and it was just fine, I wouldn't say that it replaces regular sour cream in taste or texture, however it was a very nice substitute for it! Nice to have the alternative when one is going vegan, many thanks!