Is vegan cheese exactly the same as dairy? If you knew him, you’d know what high praise this is. So good in fact, that amato mio, who is the biggest cheese fan I know, and who is even more disparaging of commercial vegan cheese than I, actually declared this to be excellent. However, that doesn’t mean it can’t be every bit as good as its dairy counterpart. Vegan cheese, particularly cheddar, is never going to be just like cheese made with dairy, no matter how much some vegans will try to convince you otherwise. I wanted to make one which not only tasted similar to extra-mature cheddar (the more gum-tingling, the better) but had a great mouthfeel too. If you’ve ever had the misfortune of having those nasty squares of ‘burger cheese’ inflicted upon you, then you’ll pretty much know what most commercial vegan cheese is like. It’s not just the taste, it’s the texture too. Mostly they just taste rather like flavoured plastic, even the ones I've seen people rave about online. I have to admit that I have never found a commercial vegan cheese that I’ve been fond of. While you're at it, my vegan ricotta is awesome in vegan bagels and 'lox'! Extra-mature vegan cheddar They’re both pretty darn kickass on pizza (and in a panino with avocado too)! And my nacho cheese has been declared by all who've made it to be the best they've ever had. Speaking of pizza, do try my easy meltable vegan mozzarella and my vegan parmesan. For example, my cauliflower cheese.Īnd let’s face it, pizza without cheese is kind of like a black hole where fun goes to die. Why then do I bother to make vegan cheddar? Quite simply because occasionally, I want something really savoury that my vegan friends can eat, which works well in a sandwich or a salad, or in a dish. Cranberry sauce can be made up to 1 week in advance.My extra mature vegan cheddar is simple to make, and is a mind-blowingly delicious, full-bodied, and robust dairy-free cheese. Keep an eye on it as the cheese burns easily.

Lastly, sprinkle the reserved cheddar cheese on top and place it under a broiler for a few minutes or until the cheese is melted. Bake in a 375F oven for 18-23 minutes or until heated through and bubbly. Next, transfer the mixture into a prepared baking dish. Fold in the cranberry sauce and fresh cranberries. In a large bowl, mix together the white cheddar and cream cheese. How to Make White Cheddar and Cranberry Dip

Cranberries: I recommend fresh cranberries for this recipe.

It makes enough for this dip, plus extra for later.

Cranberry Sauce: I included a really easy cranberry sauce recipe below.

Cream Cheese: Regular block of cream cheese.It’s going to be tangy with deep flavors. White Cheddar Cheese: You’ll need extra-sharp white cheddar for this recipe.

Extra sharp white cheddar recipes