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    12 Vegan Cheese Recipes

    Published May 25, 2017 · Updated Oct 15, 2022 · 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 recipes to make your own at home!

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    "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 meh.

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

    Favorite Store-Bought Vegan Cheeses:

    • 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!

    Homemade Vegan Cheese Recipes

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

    A tortilla chip being dipped into white vegan queso.

    Vegan Queso

    This white vegan queso is made in a blender in just minutes!
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    A person dipping a chip into nacho cheese

    Vegan Nacho Cheese

    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 bowl of vegan cream cheese on a wooden cheese board, surrounded by bagels.

    Vegan Cream Cheese

    Homemade vegan cream cheese is SO simple to make. This version is made with cashews.
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    Vegan Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Ball

    This cheeseball is always a hit, especially around the holidays!
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    Homemade Vegan Parmesan

    Easy Cheesy Vegan Parmesan

    Homemade, shakeable vegan parmesan cheese made from simple ingredients like cashews and nutritional yeast.
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    Vegan Feta Cheese

    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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    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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    Extra Mature Vegan Cheddar

    Missing that sharp cheddar taste? Try this recipe! (yumsome.com)
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    Pretzel bite being dipped into beer cheese dip.

    Vegan Beer Cheese Dip

    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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