01
Shortening
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Cold shortening cut into flour; makes flaky pastry but adds no flavor, use with salt
6.7
vegan cream cheese
substitute.
6 vegan substitutes for cream cheese — top pick Shortening at 67% function match.
all substitutes on this page are vegan
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02
Avocado
6.01 cup : 1/2 cup
Blend ripe avocado smooth; adds creaminess and fat to dips and spreads, slight green color
6.0
03
Mayonnaise
6.01 cup : 1 cup
Creamy and tangy; mayo adds richness to dips and spreads but lacks cream cheese's density
6.0
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04
Hummus
4.01 cup : 1 cup
Savory spread swap for bagels and wraps
4.0
05
Peanut Butter
4.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Thick and rich spread; very different flavor, works on toast but not in cheesecake
4.0
06
Tofu
0.01 cup : 1 cup
Blend silken tofu smooth, add lemon for tang
0.0
pitfalls to avoid
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Shortening: Frosting may not hold stiff peaks
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Shortening: Shortening adds no flavor — use with salt
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Avocado: Frosting may not hold stiff peaks
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Avocado: Slight green color and avocado taste
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Mayonnaise: Mayo lacks cream cheese's dense, thick body
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Hummus: Frosting may not hold stiff peaks
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Hummus: Hummus is savory — won't work in sweet dishes
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Peanut Butter: Frosting may not hold stiff peaks
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Tofu: Frosting may not hold stiff peaks