Dairy-Free Cheese Alternative Recipes https://godairyfree.org/recipes/cheese-subs Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:46:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://godairyfree.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cropped-GoCow-32x32.png Dairy-Free Cheese Alternative Recipes https://godairyfree.org/recipes/cheese-subs 32 32 232693008 Homemade Dairy-Free Veggie Cream Cheese for Bagels & More https://godairyfree.org/recipes/homemade-dairy-free-veggie-cream-cheese https://godairyfree.org/recipes/homemade-dairy-free-veggie-cream-cheese#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:28:27 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=341062 There is nothing quite like a toasted bagel loaded with garden vegetable cream cheese. It’s a weekend staple. But if you avoid dairy, finding a store-bought alternative is nearly impossible. Enter this easy, chef-created, homemade dairy-free veggie cream cheese. It’s fresh, flavorful, creamy, and perfectly chunky, and it combines a little convenience with from-scratch ingredients for [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/homemade-dairy-free-veggie-cream-cheese/feed 1 341062 Dairy-Free Pizza Dip that’s Easy, Delicious, and Nut-Free https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-pizza-dip https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-pizza-dip#comments Sun, 07 Sep 2025 20:18:50 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=279361 What’s more fun than pizza night? How about pizza afternoon?! This dairy-free pizza dip is a delicious snack time, game day, or party twist on everyone’s favorite margherita-style flatbread. It’s layered with gooey allergy-friendly “cheese” and savory marinara for the perfect pizzeria finish. Even the pickiest kids (and adults!) will delight in this secretly simple, [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-pizza-dip/feed 3 279361 Dairy-Free Cauliflower Queso Dip or Sauce https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cauliflower-queso https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cauliflower-queso#comments Fri, 02 May 2025 23:42:03 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=243472 In honor of Cinco de Mayo, I’ve decided to update this dairy-free cauliflower queso recipe. It’s a chef-created dip or sauce with delicious cheese-inspired flavor, creamy texture, and a spicy kick. You’ll love it with tortilla chips, dolloped on tacos or burritos, drizzled on Mexican-inspired bowls, and even as a key ingredient in cheesy enchiladas. [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cauliflower-queso/feed 6 243472 Nacho Cheese Sauce made Dairy-Free, Nut-Free & Soy-Free https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-nacho-cheese-sauce https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-nacho-cheese-sauce#respond Sat, 12 Apr 2025 01:26:12 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=317262 Move over vegan cheese shreds! This homemade dairy-free nacho cheese sauce is free of additives, full of flavor, and is already melty for topping tortilla chips, bowls, and more. It’s thick, gently rich, mild in heat (but we do have options to spice it up!), and has delicious depth in flavor. Dairy-Free Nacho Cheese Sauce [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-nacho-cheese-sauce/feed 0 317262 Dairy-Free Sunflower Seed Cheese Recipe https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-sunflower-seed-cheese https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-sunflower-seed-cheese#respond Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:02:44 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=316785 If you can’t do dairy, nuts, or soy, or your simply looking for a delicious natural spread, try this dairy-free sunflower seed cheese recipe. It’s a unique, nutritious option that suits nearly every dietary need (from food allergies to paleo), is quite versatile, and can be used like a sour cream, like a cream cheese, [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-sunflower-seed-cheese/feed 0 316785 Dairy-Free Herb Cheese https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-herb-cheese-recipe https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-herb-cheese-recipe#comments Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:22:48 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s6-recipes/c146-cheese-subs/fresh-herb-seed-cheese-vegan-gluten-free-soy-free/ I know many of you are craving simpler recipes that use purely natural ingredients. And I’m here to deliver. This dairy-free herb cheese alternative has just eight ingredients, and they’re all nutritious, everyday (aka affordable) foods. The recipe is free of starches, gums, and even coconut oil. Consequently, it’s much lower in saturated fat than [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-herb-cheese-recipe/feed 2 161519 Soy Cheese: The Best Dairy-Free Brands & Recipes https://godairyfree.org/food-and-grocery/dairy-free-soy-cheese https://godairyfree.org/food-and-grocery/dairy-free-soy-cheese#comments Mon, 30 Dec 2024 16:08:25 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=314597 In its infancy, the dairy-free cheese market was focused almost exclusively on soy. But soy gradually fell out of favor and most leading vegan cheese brands reformulated to shun all top allergens, including soy. It’s left many people wondering, “does dairy-free soy cheese still exist?” Fortunately, some soy cheese brands have persisted through the fluctuating [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/food-and-grocery/dairy-free-soy-cheese/feed 2 314597 Dairy-Free Pimento Cheese made for Slicing, Shredding, and Snacking https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-pimento-cheese-2 https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-pimento-cheese-2#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:01:00 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s6-recipes/c146-cheese-subs/pimento-cheese-vegan-gluten-free-nut-free-soy-free/ Believe it or not, people have been churning out cheese alternatives for decades. This dairy-free pimento cheese recipe was adapted from a cookbook that was published in 1990. The author, Diana Fleming, was a pioneer in creating dairy alternatives. She wasn’t afraid to use unique healthy ingredients that are just beginning to hit the mainstream today. [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-pimento-cheese-2/feed 0 161497 Tofu Cheese Sauce that’s Ready in 10 Minutes or Less https://godairyfree.org/recipes/tofu-cheese-sauce https://godairyfree.org/recipes/tofu-cheese-sauce#comments Sat, 30 Nov 2024 17:34:13 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=312614 Lately, I find myself reaching for more “old-school” recipes. The abundance of highly processed cheese alternatives and oat milk-everything have made me long for real food. And this dairy-free tofu cheese sauce is just that. It’s adapted from a cookbook that was published in 1993, back when most people had never heard the word vegan. [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/tofu-cheese-sauce/feed 5 312614 Dairy-Free Cashew Ricotta for Spreading or Filling   https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cashew-ricotta-spread https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cashew-ricotta-spread#respond Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:02:07 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=311317 There are a few dairy-free cashew ricotta recipes out there, but this version is a bit richer, and boasts more depth and flavor. It’s intended to stand out as a spread, though it can also be used as a topping or pasta filling. And did I mention that it contains no nutritional yeast? It isn’t [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cashew-ricotta-spread/feed 0 311317 Dairy-Free Feta Cheese Alternative that’s Perfectly Easy https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-feta-cheese-alternative-recipe https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-feta-cheese-alternative-recipe#respond Sun, 16 Apr 2023 21:22:25 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=302456 I initially shared this recipe way back in 2008, in my first edition of Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook. I wasn’t the first person to make a dairy-free feta cheese alternative from tofu, and I certainly won’t be the last. Versions of this recipe are now made in countless home kitchens, but this [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-feta-cheese-alternative-recipe/feed 0 302456 Dairy-Free Parmesan Cheese that’s Grate as an Easy Substitute https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-parmesan-cheese-sub https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-parmesan-cheese-sub#comments Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:48:00 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s6-recipes/c146-cheese-subs/basic-parmesan-substitute-vegan-gluten-free-soy-free/ This simple, beloved dairy-free Parmesan recipe is a grated-style cheese alternative that is perfect for sprinkling on salads and entrees, and even makes a delicious addition to breading and coatings. It was originally shared here on Go Dairy Free way back in 2006. Since then, I’ve made countless versions of it in my kitchen. So [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-parmesan-cheese-sub/feed 22 161499 Dairy-Free Ricotta Cheese Alternative in 5 Minutes or Less! https://godairyfree.org/recipes/tofu-dairy-free-ricotta-cheese-sub https://godairyfree.org/recipes/tofu-dairy-free-ricotta-cheese-sub#comments Mon, 10 Apr 2023 19:42:22 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s6-recipes/c146-cheese-subs/tofu-ricotta-vegan-gluten-free-nut-free/ I’ve whipped up many types of dairy-free ricotta cheese alternatives over the years, but frequently return to this fat, easy, and delicious tofu ricotta. It’s actually lower in fat, calories, and carbs than dairy ricotta. Yet, it’s higher in protein! In terms of baseline nutrition, it’s a powerhouse. And in terms of taste and texture, [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/tofu-dairy-free-ricotta-cheese-sub/feed 14 161746 Dairy-Free Horseradish Cheese to Spice Up Your Vegan Cheese Board https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-horseradish-cheese https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-horseradish-cheese#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:22:00 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s1-news/c27-nutrition-headlines/horseradish-cheeze-and-more-hot-a-spicy-vegan-recipes/ Back when Chef Jason Wyrick published a vegan magazine, he shared this recipe for dairy-free horseradish cheese with us. He said, “This is a take on a cheese I used to enjoy in the old days. It is creamier than the traditional cheddar I used to have, but the flavor is spot on.” Dairy-Free Horseradish [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-horseradish-cheese/feed 4 169576 Homemade Dairy-Free Swiss Cheese that’s Unbelievably Easy https://godairyfree.org/recipes/cheese-subs/non-dairy-swiss-style-cheese-vegan-gluten-free https://godairyfree.org/recipes/cheese-subs/non-dairy-swiss-style-cheese-vegan-gluten-free#comments Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:08:00 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s6-recipes/c146-cheese-subs/non-dairy-swiss-style-cheese-vegan-gluten-free/ Like many of you, I’m often wary of cheese alternatives. But this homemade dairy-free Swiss cheese won me over. It’s quite delicious, more nutritious than most store-bought varieties, and takes just 15 minutes of hands-on time to make! Once set, it slices and shreds quite well, and adds that perfectly pungent, salty flavor to sandwiches, [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/cheese-subs/non-dairy-swiss-style-cheese-vegan-gluten-free/feed 15 161496 Homemade Dairy-Free Boursin Style Cheese that’s Easy, Delicious, and Cheap! https://godairyfree.org/recipes/homemade-dairy-free-boursin-cheese https://godairyfree.org/recipes/homemade-dairy-free-boursin-cheese#comments Sat, 18 Sep 2021 00:56:08 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s6-recipes/c31-appetizers/bryannas-boursin-style-spread-vegan-gluten-free/ It’s been a big year for dairy alternatives. We’ve seen all types of new products hit the market, including a dairy-free version of this famous spreadable French cheese. But many of these plant-based products are hard to find, and I’m still partial to homemade. Recipes like this Dairy-Free Boursin Style cheese spread are quite easy [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/homemade-dairy-free-boursin-cheese/feed 9 165362 Dairy-Free Cottage Cheese that’s Almost Too Good to be True https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cottage-cheese-alternative https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cottage-cheese-alternative#comments Sun, 12 Sep 2021 19:22:20 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=283503 I have something big for you. For years, you’ve clamored for a dairy-free cottage cheese recipe. If you have the 2nd edition of my flagship book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook, then you’ve already been rewarded with my favorite one. But today, I’m sharing that AMAZING recipe (if I do say so myself) [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cottage-cheese-alternative/feed 60 283503 Dairy-Free Queso that’s Kindly Nut-Free and Truly Plant-Based https://godairyfree.org/recipes/plant-based-dairy-free-queso https://godairyfree.org/recipes/plant-based-dairy-free-queso#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2021 20:44:58 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=282614 There are several dairy-free queso recipes out there, but this version was crafted by one of my all-time favorite vegan cookbook authors, Dreena Burton. She is a master at creating healthy, plant-based eats that actually taste delicious. And this marvelous ‘Kin Queso, as she calls it, is no exception. It’s oil-free, made purely with whole [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/plant-based-dairy-free-queso/feed 4 282614 Dairy-Free Cheese Spread that’s Made for Sliced Baguette and Crudités https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cheese-spread-dip https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cheese-spread-dip#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:22:01 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=268862 This easy dairy-free cheese spread is unique in several ways. It doesn’t require any advanced prep, and can be ready in 30 minutes or less. It uses a touch of vegan cream cheese for a more cohesive underlying flavor (read: use one you love or use up one you loathe – it will still be [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-cheese-spread-dip/feed 2 268862 Easy Dairy-Free Cheese Sauce for Pasta, Potatoes, Rice & Vegetables https://godairyfree.org/recipes/easy-dairy-free-cheese-sauce https://godairyfree.org/recipes/easy-dairy-free-cheese-sauce#comments Sat, 28 Mar 2020 19:02:00 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s6-recipes/c146-cheese-subs/melty-cheese-i-vegan-gluten-free-nut-free-soy-free/ This simple, fast and easy dairy-free cheese sauce recipe was originally shared with us by a reader. I’ve added some options to help modify this recipe to taste, and some instructions to make sure the sauce is smooth. It’s a very basic sauce that can add a pleasant cheesy flavor to everyday foods. Use it [...]

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