Roundups

Best Vegan Cheese Recipes

By Samira Kazan

published June 20, 2025

These quick and creamy vegan cheese recipes are some of my go-to favorites. They’re perfect when you want that rich, cheesy flavor — but made at home, with just a few simple ingredients (and none of the preservatives or additives you’ll find in store-bought versions).

From smoky cheddar and stretchy mozzarella to spreadable almond ricotta, they’re all easy to prep and seriously satisfying. Whether you’re fully plant-based or just love a good homemade vegan cheese, this is a great place to start.

These are my favorite vegan cheeses — and honestly, I don’t miss the dairy.

Vegan Cashew Cheese – This creamy vegan cashew cheese has a soft center and peppercorn coating — perfect for a cheese board, crackers, or toast. Great for the holidays too!

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Vegan Cheddar Cheese – This smoky vegan cheddar is perfect for slicing, grating, and melting — a melty, dairy-free favorite that’s way better than store-bought.

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Vegan Feta Cheese – tangy, herby vegan feta — crumbly and perfect for salads and topping all sorts of dishes.

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Vegan Mozzarella Cheese – A stretchy, gooey, and delicious vegan mozzarella perfect for pizzas, pasta, salads, and more—dairy-free with all the flavor and stretch.

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Vegan Ricotta Cheese – This 4-ingredient vegan ricotta is creamy, tangy, and cheesy—ready in minutes using just a blender. Super versatile and customizable, it works as a dairy ricotta substitute 99% of the time.

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