How to Make Vegan Sour Cream

Sharon Palmer

Published on December 2, 2020

Updated on June 18, 2021

Learn how to make vegan sour cream in a few minutes with tofu and a few other ingredients, thanks to this step-by-step guide.

Sometimes it’s nice to have a dairy-free sour cream substitute that’s a little lighter and more “whole” than many of the vegan sour creams on supermarket shelves. The best part is that you can whip up your own in minutes. You can use this vegan sour cream as a topping for tacos, baked potatoes, salads, sandwiches, lentil burgers, and beyond. Plus, you can use it as a sour cream substitute in recipes, such as dips, casseroles, and desserts. Follow along with my easy to follow step-by-step guide for making this recipe, and jump to the recipe version of this cooking guide here.