15 Recipes for the Perfect Vegan Cheese Board

Whether you are having a fancy dinner party, a buffet, or just a night in on your own with a glass of wine and a good movie, a decent cheese plate goes a long.

If you haven’t dabbled with homemade, plant-based cheese before, then you are in for a very pleasant surprise. It is just incredible how, well, ‘cheesy’ some everyday vegan items can become when mixed with the right flavorings and formed into recognizable shapes.

Grab yourself a plate of homemade crackers and sit down and devour some of these 15 vegan cheese recipes perfect for a cheese board. Don’t forget your olives, grapes, and artichoke hearts to spruce your board up even further!

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1. Paprika Cheese

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Nut-free, soy-free, and dairy-free cheese that slices and grates — amazing! This homemade Paprika Cheese by Anja Cass is so easy to make and is great for a cheese platter, on crackers in a toasted sandwich, or anywhere where you would normally use sliced or grated cheese. Best of all, it is a great option for anybody with food allergies to ingredients commonly found in dairy-free cheese. Without nuts and soy-based ingredients, everyone will be able to enjoy this homemade vegan cheese at your next get-together!

2. Baked Macadamia Feta

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Many people are afraid that they’re going to miss cheese when going vegan, but to be honest, by now there are so many delicious cheese alternatives out there that it really shouldn’t be a worry anymore. Apart from major companies creating plant-based cheese alternatives, you can also easily make your own nut cheeses, like this beautiful Baked Macadamia Feta by Kirsten Kaminski, at home. Even if you’re a bit skeptical about the results, you might be surprised by how easy it is and how well they turn out! This baked macadamia feta cheese is the perfect example! It’s the ideal combination of that tangy feta and smooth cream cheese – combined in one convenient bundle!

3. Herbed Macadamia Nut Cheese

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Macadamia nuts are perfect for plant-based cheese making. They’re soft and buttery, and they taste mild enough that you can add a bunch of your favorite flavorings! Enjoy this sophisticated Herbed Macadamia Nut Cheese by Taryn Fitz-Gerald with your favorite crackers, as part of a vegan cheese board.

4. Extra Sharp Raw Cheddar Cheeseball

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If you take this vegan Extra Sharp Raw Cheddar Cheeseball by Somer McCowan to a potluck, you’d better guard it fiercely so it doesn’t disappear while your back is turned. Luckily, this recipe is ridiculously simple with only about 10 minutes of hands-on time. Thus, you can make more than one so everyone can get their fair share of vegan cheeseball!

5. Vegan Cotija Cheese

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You can find this mild, salty, and slightly tangy cheese on pretty much any Mexican dish. This Vegan Cotija Cheese by Mitch and Justine Chapman is perfectly crumbly and adds a blast of umami flavor to your favorite foods.

6. Spreadable Herb Cashew-Hemp Cheese

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Who says great cheese can’t be plant-based? This creamy, dreamy Spreadable Herb Cashew-Hemp Cheese by Charlie Rioux is made from raw cashews and hemp seeds and flavored with fresh herbs and a touch of lemon juice. It’s a perfect spread for crackers, sandwiches, bagels, or a dip for veggies.

7. Herbed Cashew Cheese

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Cashews make a fantastic base for many raw food recipes, like this Herbed Cashew Cheese by Judy Moosmueller. In addition to zinc from nutritional yeast and cashews, it contains apple cider vinegar and fresh herbs, which are alkalizing. Goji berries add sweetness, but you can swap it out for your favorite dried berry, eat it plain, or add sun-dried tomatoes to make it savory.

8. Roasted Garlic and Fresh Herb Cream Cheez

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This homemade Roasted Garlic and Fresh Herb Cream Cheez by Annie Oliverio might just remind you of herbed Boursin. It’s easy to make and irresistible smeared on crackers or toasted bagels! The cashew-base gives it it’s unbelievably creamy texture. The garlicky goodness will delight eaters of all kinds. Serve this at your next dinner party or wine night––it will most definitely impress your guests (especially if you tell them it’s vegan!)

9. 5 Ingredient Almond Feta Cheese

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This 5 Ingredient Almond Feta Cheese by Charanya Ramakrishnan is super simple to make and is great to put on salads, sandwiches, veggies, and more! Keep it in the fridge for when those cheese cravings strike! This almond feta is super simple to make and great on salads, sandwiches, veggies, and more! Keep it in the fridge for when those cheese cravings strike!

10. Sliceable Cashew Cheese

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If you’re craving cheese, you gotta try this Sliceable Cashew Cheese by Charanya Ramakrishnan. It’s perfect for sandwiches, crackers, and other cheesy delights! It’s also super simple and can be whisked in under an hour. You can slice it, grate it, and melt it! This cashew cheese is not only delicious, but also oil-free, soy-free, and made from seven all-natural ingredients.

11. Smoked Coconut Gouda

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This Smoked Coconut Gouda by Somer McCowan will satisfy your need for a nut-free vegan gouda cheese that melts, stretches, slices, and grates. It’s also so tasty! You can use it to top pizzas, eat it with crackers, or pair it with one of the sandwiches on this list for some extra-smoky goodness. This vegan gouda cheese might make you swoon over how satisfyingly melty it is. Once you try it, you’ll never want to buy your vegan gouda cheese at the supermarket again!

12. Cranberry Pecan Chevre Log

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A mixture of raw cashews and young coconut meat filled with tangy dried cranberries makes the flavor of this Cranberry Pecan Chevre Log by Amy Lyons unique. It’s soft, sliceable, and spreadable, making it perfect as an appetizer to serve alongside grapes and crackers.

13. Sliceable Zucchini Cheese and Spreadable Tomato Nacho Cheese

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This is a two-in-one recipe! First up, we have a delicious sliceable zucchini cheese. Yep, you heard right! It’s a beautiful pale green, and it tastes absolutely delicious on crackers. Then, we have a creamy, dreamy orange nacho cheese that you can dip chips and veggies in, or use as a sauce for mac and cheese! The possibilities are endless with this Sliceable Zucchini Cheese and Spreadable Tomato Nacho Cheese by Lena Ropp!

14. How to Make Vegan Pepper Jack Cashew Cheese

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This Vegan Pepper Jack Cashew Cheese by Somer McCowan is an incredibly simple recipe, but when making this, work quickly and without interruptions if possible. The cheese sets fast and needs your complete attention!

15. Instant Cashew Cheese

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This crumbly, Instant Cashew Cheese by Lenia & Dimitra is just wonderful, is fast to make, easy, and very nutritious!

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