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    Home » Vegan Guides & Resources

    16 Homemade Vegan Cheese Recipes

    Published Apr 4, 2023 · Updated Apr 4, 2023 · 7 Comments

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    Oh, cheese! It can be difficult to give it up when going vegan. However, there are so many options out there now...including vegan cheese recipes you can make right at home.

    Collage of 4 vegan cheese recipes (feta, nacho cheese, ricotta, and a cheese ball.)
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    • Store-Bought Cheese Recommendations:
    • Vegan Cheese Recipes
    • All-Purpose Cheese Sauce
    • Vegan Ricotta Cheese
    • Vegan Pepper Jack Cheese
    • Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing
    • Reviews

    "I could go vegan...but I'd miss cheese!"

    I have heard that phrase so much, and I have also been guilty of saying it! Cheese is one of those things that is really tough to replicate without using animal products.

    And we are so used to cheese on everything. Cream cheese on bagels, parmesan on pasta, nacho cheese dip with our chips, sliced cheese on all the sandwiches, and so much more. Cheese is everywhere.

    Store-bought dairy-free/vegan cheese can be a total hit or miss. I've tried so, so many types from every different brand I could find. And about 75% of them are either absolute misses or just underwhelming.

    However, I have found some totally delicious vegan cheese at the store!

    Store-Bought Cheese Recommendations:

    • GoVeggie Cream Cheese
    • Kite Hill Mozzarella
    • VioLife Shredded Mozzarella
    • VioLife Shredded Cheddar
    • Follow Your Heart Sliced Gouda
    • Follow Your Heart Sliced American
    • Follow Your Heart Shredded Parmesan
    • Miyoko's Garlic Herb Cheese Wheel
    • Field Roast Chao Slices

    But don't stop there! While store-bought vegan cheese has come a long way, I also recommend making your own at home. They are often easy to make, healthier, and totally customizable to your flavorful preferences!

    For example, I've tried a few store-bought vegan cheese dips but none of them compare to my homemade queso!

    Vegan Cheese Recipes

    Delicious, vegan cheese recipes you can make right at home.

    Vegan Queso

    4.67 from 15 votes
    This white vegan queso is made in a blender in just minutes!
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    A tortilla chip being dipped into white vegan queso.

    Vegan Nacho Cheese

    4.74 from 30 votes
    Healthy nacho cheese?! Yup! This recipe is so flavorful and perfect to dip in chips in or drizzle onto tacos.
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    A person dipping a chip into nacho cheese

    Vegan Cream Cheese

    5 from 10 votes
    Homemade vegan cream cheese is SO simple to make. This version is made with cashews.
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    A bowl of vegan cream cheese on a wooden cheese board, surrounded by bagels.

    Vegan Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Ball

    4.86 from 7 votes
    This cheeseball is always a hit, especially around the holidays!
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    Easy Cheesy Vegan Parmesan

    4.15 from 21 votes
    Homemade, shakeable vegan parmesan cheese made from simple ingredients like cashews and nutritional yeast.
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    Homemade Vegan Parmesan

    Vegan Feta Cheese

    4.50 from 4 votes
    This easy vegan feta cheese substitute is made using tofu. Add to a charcuterie board, smear on toast, or toss into your favorite salad!
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    All-Purpose Cheese Sauce

    4.88 from 80 votes
    5-minute easy vegan cheese made with just 8 ingredients!
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    Cheese sauce in a pot

    Vegan Ricotta Cheese

    5 from 3 votes
    Easy vegan ricotta made with soaked cashews and a block of tofu.
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    toast with vegan ricotta cheese, spices and fresh herbs

    Vegan Beer Cheese Dip

    4.94 from 16 votes
    Creamy, mouth-watering, and super flavorful vegan beer cheese dip...made in 10 minutes! Enjoy this dairy-free dip as a snack or appetizer.
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    Pretzel bite being dipped into beer cheese dip.

    Vegan Pepper Jack Cheese

    This perfect vegan pepper jack cheese is creamy and spicy and perfect for sandwiches, quesadillas, cheese and crackers, and charcuterie boards. You’ll love how quick and easy it is to make your own vegan cheese! (aplantifulpath.com)
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    Melty Stretchy Gooey Vegan Mozzarella

    Ooey gooey vegan mozzarella you can put on pizza or dip chips in! (itdoesnttastelikechicken.com)
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    Vegan Cheddar Cheese

    Serve this stunning jalapeno cheddar cheese ball to your family & friends and they'll be amazed! (mydarlingvegan.com)
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    Jalapeño Cashew Cheese Spread

    This spicy vegan cheese spread makes for a great appetizer or to add flavor to sandwiches! (cadryskitchen.com)
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    Smoked Paprika Basil Goat Cheese

    Yup, you can even make vegan goat cheese! (wellvegan.com)
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    Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing

    This creamy tangy vegan blue cheese dressing is made with tofu and cashews. Use as a salad dressing, dip for or topping. (veggiefunkitchen.com)
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    Extra Mature Vegan Cheddar

    Missing that sharp cheddar taste? Try this recipe! (yumsome.com)
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    1. Francis says

      March 17, 2021 at 5:38 pm

      I have been a vegan for about 40 years. I used to use cashews the way you do until I read about how the are harvested. Is pretty horrible and cruel to the women who get stuck doing it. Haven't used them since.

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    2. Deb says

      November 18, 2020 at 5:12 pm

      5 stars
      I must say you make all your homemade vegan cheeses look delicious. I will definitely be trying some.

      Reply
    3. Joan Russell says

      December 04, 2018 at 2:39 pm

      I miss my cheese having to go Dairy Free. I'd love recipe for real sharp cheese and above cheese Thank you

      Reply
    4. Sam Turnbull says

      October 05, 2017 at 2:22 pm

      yay! Thanks for including my recipe in your list. So happy it's one of your faves 🙂

      Reply
    5. Cadry says

      May 30, 2017 at 12:23 pm

      Oh, my goodness! So many tasty options! I would happily dig in to any of these vegan cheeses. Thank you for including me in your round-up!

      Reply
    6. Jenn says

      May 29, 2017 at 11:22 pm

      Oh my gosh -all of the deliciousness has me drooling! Thank you so much for including my Veggie Cream Cheese. Sharing!

      Reply
    7. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says

      May 26, 2017 at 2:28 am

      Thank you so much for including me in this!! Now I want these ALL!! Drooling!

      Reply

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