I’ve tried a bunch of vegan cheeses and so far, they’ve been a letdown. The ones with probiotics to add that ‘fermented’ taste have a specific flavor that I just can’t enjoy—maybe it’s the probiotics or something else.
Most posts in this forum have lots of recommendations, but I notice that people who haven’t had real dairy in a while might taste things differently. So, I’m asking fellow vegetarians who still eat dairy sometimes—do you have any plant-based cheese that actually tastes good? I’m not expecting it to taste exactly like real cheese, but just something that satisfies that cheese craving as I try to cut down on dairy. Is Rebel Cheese as good as the hype for people who still eat dairy? What are some of your go-to brands here in the States?
I just want to avoid that ‘vegan cheese taste’ if you know what I mean!
Violife cream cheese is surprisingly good. I also like the smoked gouda and feta from Follow Your Heart. Violife’s feta isn’t a perfect match, but it’s great with crackers or hummus.
Sam said:
Violife cream cheese is surprisingly good. I also like the smoked gouda and feta from Follow Your Heart. Violife’s feta isn’t a perfect match, but it’s great with crackers or hummus.
Agree on Violife and Follow Your Heart! Avoid Daiya though. For pizza, try a ‘vegan parm’ recipe—it doesn’t taste like Parmesan but works well as a dairy-free pizza topping.