A fantastic vegan cheese recipe collection that will take you to all corners of the spectrum. Some are nut- free, dairy free, gluten free or high protein and all are unique. From snacks to appetizers to sandwiches or an additional ingredient for a meal, these 34 cheese recipes will make your culinary life complete.
Vegan Cheese Recipes come in all shapes and sizes and a new recipe is being worked on every day. Lucky us!
It is wonderful that there are so many talented recipe creators around and they have shared their best cheese recipes with us. Right here in this collection.
You really should try them all. For instance, there are a few nacho type recipes and a few feta cheese recipes but each one is different from the other. Don’t let one pass you by.
Do you have a favorite type of cheese from the old days that you would like to see recreated? Let me know in the comments and I’ll give it a try. I’m working on a sliceable Havarti type right now.
Cheese Varieties
- Cheese Balls
- Cream Cheese
- Sliceable Cheeses
- Cheese Powder
- Almond or Cashew and Nut Free Spreads
- Nacho Cheese Dips
- Cheddar Cheese
- Mascarpone
- Parmesan Cheeses
- Jack Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheeses
- Fetta Cheeses
Yes! All of those cheese recipes are included below. Scroll on down and take a quick gander at the beautiful photos. Bookmark this post if you can’t check out all the recipes now.
But if you do – take your time and click on through to each recipe. I think you’ll be very happy with what you’ll find.
There are creamy cheeses for dipping, a few are a bit thicker for spreading, and some are firm for slicing. Oh, yeah! Some are even for sprinkling.
One thing for sure all are very easy and quick to make.
We are so lucky!
34 Vegan Cheese Recipes for Total Happiness
A fantastic vegan cheese recipe collection that will take you to all corners of the spectrum. Some are nut- free, dairy free or high protein. You need them all!
This cranberry rosemary vegan cheese ball is a great make-ahead appetizer for holidays or any old day of the week! Deliciously sweet and savory, super easy to make and great served with crackers, fruit and veggies.
This easy Vegan Port Wine Cheese Ball will be a hit at any party. Creamy cashews, sun-dried tomatoes, and port wine make for a delicious combination that no one will realize is dairy-free.
Vegan cream cheese only has six ingredients that is herb flavored with scallions and cilantro. GF + Paleo too. Makes for a perfect spread or dip for crackers.
Flavor packed Dairy Free Cream Cheese is made in under 15 minutes and has creamy garlic and chives to make your breakfast bagel just right! Mix into casseroles too!
This flavorful Vegan Cheddar Cheese recipe is so yummy, that even the pickiest eater will love it! It is the best smooth, creamy, and sharp vegan cheese ever.
Vegan cashew cheese that is sliceable and perfect for a vegan cheese board! Delicious on crackers sliced or mashed. Full flavored, authentic looking and easy to make too!
Ackees are sometimes called cheese fruit and when it's dehydrated that cheesy flavor intensifies. Here it's combined with almonds to create a “cheese crumble” that is a great topping.
Spice up your life. Jalapeño cashew cheese is a delicious addition to a vegan cheese board or use it as a sandwich spread. Gluten-free too.
An easy recipe for garlic herb vegan almond cheese spread that’s full of flavor and can be used in many ways. It’s great as a veggie dip, spread on crackers or sandwiches.
This Garlic Herb Vegan Cheese Spread is a plant based version of the popular classic French Gournay cheese – Boursin and Alouette style!
Tangy Herbed Vegan Cheese Spread made with macadamias and cashews is the perfect appetizer for any party. It’s a great snack, too! It’s dairy-free, of course, and gluten-free, too.
Give this easy Nooch Cheese Sauce (made with Nutritional Yeast) a try because it’s perfect for lasagne, pizza, mac & cheese or as a dip! It’s also nut-free and you don’t need a blender!
Beautiful jalapeno Vegan Queso made with lots of dipping in mind.
This dairy free cheese sauce can be prepared ahead. The dip will thicken as it chills and is made with the best variety of ingredients.
A cheesy dip with salsa swirled in before baking. It's great party food, and no one will know it's made with wonderful whole foods ingredients!
A delicious, healthy, and cheesy plant-based queso made from cashews. This cheese dip gives you the cheese fix you desire without sacrificing taste or your health.
Smoked Almond Cheddar Spread is a vegan cheddar cheese spread that takes just 5 ingredients and uses a food processor. A delicious smoky spread to serve with crackers, fresh pears, raw veggies, or on a sandwich.
Cashew Cheddar Cheese Spread is simple and versatile. Featuring the sharp flavor of cheddar but no dairy for a real treat. Use some in enchiladas and spread on crackers.
Rich and creamy sweetened vegan mascarpone. A touch of sweetness and is simple and pure. 5 ingredients, a blender and a little time are all that's needed to create this soft and spreadable cheese.
Nut Free Vegan Parmesan Cheese takes 5 minutes to make and may be your choice of parmesan after you’ve tasted it. High in protein and flavor hemp seeds are the star!
Sprinkle this magical Fairy Dust – a spin on homemade vegan Parmesan cheese – on everything! It’s perfect on pizza, pasta, veggies, salads, potatoes, and more.
Vegan Parmesan Cheese enhances so many dishes. There are only four ingredients and it only takes about 5 mins. Sprinkle it on pasta, soups, salads, finger food and more.
Block-style Vegan Pepper Jack Cheese takes only minutes to make and will have you coming back for more! It slices, shreds, and melts! It truly tastes better than dairy cheese!make!!!
You can't beat a Vegan Mozzarella Cheese that is soft, fresh, creamy and delicious! It’s the perfect substitute for its dairy counterpart.
Vegan Mozzarella Cheese Spread is easy to make and is the perfect texture. A little gooey for dips and spreads, and creamy enough to spread for layers in casseroles.
This vegan Tofu Feta is a perfect snack on its own or to add to salads, sandwiches, avocado toast for a great tangy flavor.
This is an easy way to make vegan feta cheese at home. Now, food can be made even more delicious with this quick and simple feta recipe. The perfect flavor.
This vegan Feta Cheese brings the vegan cheese replacement to a whole new level. With two special ingredients you get this creamy, crumby and tangy vegan Feta cheese.
Marinated Vegan Feta can be made as a big batch in less than an hour. And it lasts several weeks in the fridge since the vinegar and oil preserve it nicely.
Have you ever made your own vegan cheese before? This flavor-packed vegan tofu ricotta cheese recipe requires just 7 simple ingredients and a few minutes to make.
This almond based "ricotta cheese" tastes even better than the real thing! It's easy to make and is versatile in many Italian recipes or simply spread on crackers.
A vegan ricotta cheese that is just perfect. Exactly right. Texture, flavor and everything. Dollup on top of my soup, slather on morning toast, or stuff into a pita or two for lunch.
Thank you so much Mary! I appreciate your kind words so much. I don’t have these recipes in a book. They are all from different bloggers and the recipes live on their pages so you actually have to click through to get the recipe. I know what you mean though. It is a pretty darn good collection.
Do you have these cheese recipes in book form? Thank you for your lovely, kind-hearted recipes.
I do have your Make Ahead Freezer Book
-Mary
I wish I could go back in time to 18 years ago when I first went vegan so I can tell myself that I’d be able take dairy-free cheese in the future! It’s amazing how many options there are. Thanks so much for including my recipe!