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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!
Vegan Cheese Guide
"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!
My 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!
12 Homemade Vegan Cheese Recipes
Homemade Vegan Cheese Recipes
Delicious, vegan cheese recipes you can make right at home.
Vegan Nacho Cheese Recipe (Guilt-Free!)
Healthy nacho cheese?! Yup! This recipe is so flavorful and perfect to dip in chips in or drizzle onto tacos.
Easy Vegan Cream Cheese
Homemade vegan cream cheese is SO simple to make. This version is made with cashews.
Cranberry Pistachio Vegan Cheese Ball
This cheeseball is always a hit, especially around the holidays!
Easy Cheesy Vegan Parmesan
Homemade, shakeable vegan parmesan cheese made from simple ingredients like cashews and nutritional yeast.
Baked Tofu Feta
Oh, feta! So delicious on salads and in pasta. You can make your vegan version at home!
Melty Stretchy Gooey Vegan Mozzarella
Ooey gooey vegan mozzarella you can put on pizza or dip chips in!
Vegan Smoked Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese
Serve this stunning jalapeno cheddar cheese ball to your family & friends and they'll be amazed!
Jalapeño Cashew Cheese Spread
This spicy vegan cheese spread makes for a great appetizer or to add flavor to sandwiches!
Smoked Paprika Basil Goat Cheese
Yup, you can even make vegan goat cheese!
Extra Mature Vegan Cheddar
Missing that sharp cheddar taste? Try this recipe!
Vegan Cauliflower Queso in the Instant Pot
A lot of vegan cheese recipes use cashews or almonds. This one, however, is totally nut-free!
Francis says
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.
Deb says
I must say you make all your homemade vegan cheeses look delicious. I will definitely be trying some.
Joan Russell says
I miss my cheese having to go Dairy Free. I'd love recipe for real sharp cheese and above cheese Thank you
Sam Turnbull says
yay! Thanks for including my recipe in your list. So happy it's one of your faves 🙂
Cadry says
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!
Jenn says
Oh my gosh -all of the deliciousness has me drooling! Thank you so much for including my Veggie Cream Cheese. Sharing!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says
Thank you so much for including me in this!! Now I want these ALL!! Drooling!