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. I have to admit that I have rarely found a commercial vegan cheese that I’ve been fond of – mostly they just taste rather like flavoured plastic, even the ones I've seen people rave about online. Speaking of pizza, do try my easy meltable vegan mozzarella and my vegan parmesan – 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! And while you're at it, my vegan ricotta is awesome in vegan bagels and 'lox'! Extra Mature Vegan Cheddar
Why then do I bother to make vegan cheese? Quite simply because occasionally, I want something really savoury, which works well in a sandwich or a salad, or in a dish or example, my cauliflower cheese.Īnd let’s face it, pizza without cheese is kind of like a black hole where fun goes to die. When I was vegetarian, my waistline dictated that I rarely ate cheese, so it’s not something I actually miss. My extra mature vegan cheddar is simple to make, and is a mind-blowingly delicious, full-bodied, and robust dairy-free cheese.