The Best Vegan Cheese From the Vegan Cheese Awards 2021

Best Vegan Cheese of 2021

The best vegan cheese of 2021 is the Left Coast Culture Nozza Mozza!

Our semi-firm, mozzarella-inspired cheese is a favourite on pizzas, toasties, and pasta bakes! You could even chop this one up, fresh from the fridge, and add it to a Caprese salad! It melts, grates, browns under the grill and tastes like its dairy counterpart!

This vegan cheese is made with soya milk as it's main ingredient and

Made in Scotland.

Find them here: https://www.facebook.com/leftcoastculture/

Best Aged Vegan Cheese of 2021

The vegan cheese which has been voted the best aged vegan cheese of 2021 is Food by Sumear Long Aged Verdure Matured.

UK's first authentically developed cultured long-aged cultured cheeses. Matured in our faux cheese-cave alongside the blue cheeses.

Main ingredients are cashews

Made in England

Find them here: https://foodbysumear.co.uk/

 

Runner-Up Aged Vegan Cheese of 2021

The runner up aged vegan cheese of 2021 is Veggie Karma Aged with Wallnuts and Pink Peppercorns.

We love the crunch of its soft nuts when blended with the texture of the tenderest heart. Occasionally, you'll be surprised by the sparkle of a touch of pink pepper. We age it between 5 and 8 weeks so that its aromas are optimal.

Made with lupine and cashew nuts in Spain!

Find them here: https://www.veggie-karma.com/es/semicurado-nueces-2

 

Best Blue Vegan Cheese of 2021

The vegan cheese which has been voted the best blue vegan cheese of 2021 is Honestly Tasty Blue.

An authentically blue gorgonzola style cheese (100g) Matured over several weeks and made with real Penicillium Roqueforti, Blue is something new. A smooth but firm almond based cheese with the distinct blue taste you've been missing.

Made with coconut oil and almonds in England.

Find them here: https://honestlytasty.co.uk/products/blue

 

Runner-Up Blue Vegan Cheese of 2021

The runner up blue vegan cheese of 2021 is Jay & Joy Jeanne.

Jeanne is a blue cheese like no other! Its melt-in-the-mouth texture, ideal for toasting, will work wonders on a pizza or in a sauce. A plant-based alternative that will add character to your end of the meal!

Main ingredient is almonds and made in France!

Find them here: https://www.jay-joy.com/products/le-jeanne-bleu-vegan

 

Best Brie Vegan Cheese of 2021

The best vegan brie cheese of 2021 is Alive and Wild Cashew Nut Brie Chilli Lime Salt & Pepper.

Creamy dreamy organic cashew nut base with deeper flavours made with probiotics for an attractive, delicious and nutritious addition to the cheese board.

Made with cashews in Australia.

Find them here: https://www.aliveandwild.com/product-page/cashewnut-brie

 

Runner-Up Vegan Brie of 2021

The runner up brie vegan cheese of 2021 is White Rabbit Kitchen Brie Style.

Our Brie-style, aged, plant based cheese. Aged for at least 4weeks with a snow white blanket of rind covering a creamy interior. Perfect on a cheeseboard with your favourite crackers.

Made with cashew nuts in England.

Find them here: https://whiterabbitkitchen.co.uk/shop/brie

 

Best Camembert Vegan Cheese of 2021

The best vegan camembert of 2021 is Honestly Tasty Sham Vegan Camembert.

A staple for any cheeseboard, Sham has an indulgently creamy centre, infused with truffle oil to create rich, earthy tones. Styled on Camembert, Sham has an authentic rind which makes them perfect for baking, ideally with a loaf of crusty bread to hand. 

Made with shea butter, rice bran oil and almonds in England.

Find them here: https://honestlytasty.co.uk/products/sham

 

Runner-Up Vegan Camembert of 2021

The runner-up vegan camembert cheese of 2021 is Flying Squirrel Camembert Style.

Flying Squirrel’s Camembert alternative has a white rind and creamy centre and is made from cashews and macadamias. Our cheese tastes best at room temperature, not straight from the refrigerator. Camembert cheese goes great with all kinds of bread.

Made from cashews and macadamias in Ireland.

Find them here: https://www.flyingsquirrel.ie/

 

Best Vegan Cheddar Cheese of 2021

The best vegan cheddar of 2021 is the Food By Sumear Young Rockhill.

Game changing cheese with new in house created cultures that screams British Aged Cheese!

Mixing experience, old-aged traditions, and authenticity of an ex-dairy cheesemaker with traditional fermenting skills brings a brand new experience of cultivated bacteria that creates a new deep and rich flavour tones without the fake nonsense for the matured cheese lovers.

Made in England with cashew nuts as the main ingredient.

Find them here: https://foodbysumear.co.uk/products/young-rockhill-cheese

 

Runner-Up Vegan Cheddar Cheese of 2021

The runner-up vegan cheddar of 2021 is Violife Epic Mature.

Perfect to eat straight from the pack, our new EPIC MATURE Cheddar flavour block is our best block ever - deliciously crumbly, with protein and vitamin B12. Truly Epic!

Made with coconut oil in Greece.

Find them here: https://violifefoods.com/product/epic-mature-cheddar-flavour-block/

 

Best Edam Vegan Cheese of 2021

The best edam vegan cheese of 2021 is Nafsikas Garden Edam Style.

Edam Style has a mild yet buttery flavour. Perfect for sandwiches or melting for fondue. It is a perfect snack at the end of a cold day, or to share with family and friends. Made with natural ingredients of high quality and naturally gluten, soy and lactose free! It is E-dam good!

Made from coconut oil in Canada.

Find them here: https://nafsikainc.com/product/edam-style/

 

Runner-Up Edam Vegan Cheese of 2021

The runner-up edam vegan cheese of 2021 is Sheese Edam Style.

The vegan and kosher Edam Sheese is our take on the traditional Dutch cheese, but made with coconut oil and suitable for specialist diets and intolerances.

Made with coconut oil in Scotland.

Find them here: https://www.buteisland.com/products/sheese-blocks/edam-style/

 

Best Floral Vegan Cheese of 2021

The best floral vegan cheese of 2021 is Alive and Wild Edible Flowers and Herb Brie.

Creamy dreamy organic cashew nut base with deeper flavours made with probiotics for an attractive, delicious and nutritious addition to the cheese board.

Made with cashew nuts in Australia.

Find them here: https://www.aliveandwild.com/product-page/cashewnut-brie

 

Runner-Up Vegan Floral Cheese of 2021

The runner-up floral vegan cheese of 2021 is SpreadEm Kitchen The Meadow.

We selected the finest herbs, seeds and edible flowers to create this fresh firm cheeze. A flavourful and versatile everyday staple. Crumble it on salads, stuff it into pasta or just eat it on a cracker.

Made with cashews in Canada.

Find them here: https://spreademkitchen.com/collections/cashew-cheeze-blocks/products/the-meadow

 

Best Fruit Vegan Cheese of 2021

The best fruit vegan cheese of 2021 is Tyne Chease Blueberry Oak.

Though it may sound strange, this chease, packed with dried blueberries then cold smoked with oak wood for 4 hours is the perfect combination of tangy, sweet and smokey! Inspired by a bottle of scotch, James toiled for nearly a year to bring us this flavour packed oddity and it has quickly become a favourite. 

Made with cashew nuts in England.

Find them here: https://www.tynechease.com/product-page/blueberry-oak

 

Runner-Up Vegan Fruit Cheese of 2021

The runner-up fruit vegan cheese of 2021 is Dr Mannah's / Happy Cashew Thyme and Blueberry.

If you can't imagine that thyme and blueberry go together, or if you think that the two don't go together, then you've probably never tasted Happy Cashews mature "Thyme Blueberry". It will easily convince you from the very first bite that the two harmonize perfectly.

Made with cashew nuts in Germany.

Find them here: https://drmannahs.com/collections/der-gereifte/products/thymian-blaubeere-gereift-vegane-kaese-alternative-dr-mannahs

 

Best Vegan Gouda of 2021

The best vegan gouda of 2021 is Noshing Smoked Gouda.

Our vegan smoked gouda has a smooth, creamy texture and is infused with hickory smoke aromas. This also gives the cheese remarkable depth as well as a truly sensational flavour. This cheese is fantastic in a pasta bake or on a pizza.

Made with almond milk in Australia.

Find them here: https://noshing.com.au/vegan-smoked-gouda/

 

Runner-Up Vegan Gouda of 2021

The runner-up vegan gouda of 2021 is Reine Royal Vegan Cuisine Smoked Gouda.

Delicious gouda flavored round, smoked over real hickory. Enjoy sliced onto crispy crackers with a strong ale and ripe cherry tomatoes.

Made with cashew nuts in the United States.

Find them here: https://www.reinevegancuisine.com/online-store/Artisan-SMOKED-Tastes-Like-Gouda-Vegan-Cheese-p100905550

 

Best Greek Vegan Cheese of 2021

The best vegan greek cheese of 2021 is Violife Greek Block.

We’ve looked to our Greek heritage for inspiration with this flavour, toss in a crispy salad with olives and cherry tomatoes or melt into a Portobello mushroom for a delicious snack.

Made with coconut oil in Greece.

Find them here: https://violifefoods.com/product/violife-greek-white-block/

 

Runner-Up Vegan Greek Cheese of 2021

The runner-up vegan greek cheese of 2021 is Noshing Marinated Feta.

Our vegan marinated feta is lovingly handcrafted from our own almond milk which we turn into creamy curd and then into our deliciously creamy, salty and tangy feta. It is then pot marinated in a combination of Western Australian extra virgin olive oil and sunflower oil with red chilli, peppercorns as well as fresh thyme and rosemary.

Made with almond milk in Australia.

Find them here: https://noshing.com.au/marinated-feta-vegan/

 

Best Vegan Halloumi of 2021

The best vegan halloumi of 2021 is Hello Friend Foods Halloumi.

An Australian first, our vegan Haloumi is perfect for just about any occasion. Although ideal when pan-fried, it can also be baked.

Fry over medium-high heat in a preheated non-stick pan until golden. Allow to cool slightly before tucking in. Add a squeeze of lemon if desired. (that's how we like it)

Made with coconut oil and soy milk in Australia.

Find them here: https://www.hellofriendfoods.com/product/haloumi

 

Runner-Up Vegan Halloumi of 2021

The runner-up vegan halloumi of 2021 is Violife Mediteranean Style Grill Me.

The unique texture is perfect grilled with a Greek salad for an alfresco lunch or tapas style snack.

Made with coconut oil in Greece.

Find them here: https://violifefoods.com/product/mediterranean-style-grill-me/

 

Best Havarti Vegan Cheese of 2021

The best havarti vegan cheese of 2021 is Left Coast Culture Highland Havarti.

A creamy, semi-firm, down to earth, day to day plant-based cheese with subtle notes of mustard and onion. This dairy-free cheese is a favourite on toasties, burgers or paninis as it melts great, but is also just a lovely quick grab for some good ‘ol cheese and crackers! Best served chilled fresh from the fridge.

Made with tapioca and soya in Scotland.

Find them here: https://www.facebook.com/leftcoastculture/

 

Runner-Up Vegan Havarti of 2021

Runner-up vegan havarti of 2021 is Catalyst Creamery Dill Havarti.

It's our soy-free, nut-free, and naturally cruelty-free dill havarti. It's perfect for snacking or on an elevated grilled cheeze sammie. If your feeling fancy try stuffing your favorite burger before you grill- yum!

Made with hemp milk in the United States of America.

Find them here: https://www.catalystcreamery.com/cheesecave/creamy-dill-havarti-hemp-seed-cheese

 

Best Herb Vegan Cheese of 2021

The best herb vegan cheese of 2021 is Miyokos Classic Chive.

Buttery, Savory, Creamy Chive Flavor. Delicious on crackers, in a sandwich or melted on potatoes.

Made with cashews in the United States of America.

Find them here: https://miyokos.com/products/classic-double-cream-chive-cheese

 

Runner-Up Vegan Herb Cheese of 2021

The runner-up vegan herb cheese of 2021 is Fermento Vegano Eclipse.

Vegan product based on fermented cashew nuts in soft paste with a crust of Charcoal and Linseed Oil, Basil Pesto and Pine Nuts.

Ideal on tables, on toasts and as a special ingredient in raw vegan dishes, soup, pasta, rice and sandwiches.

Made with cashews in Spain.

Find them here: https://fermentovegano.com/product/eclipse/

 

Best Italian Style Vegan Cheese of 2021

The best Italian vegan cheese of 2021 is The Mighty Nooch Nahmesan Italian Style Cheez

Top your pasta and salads with my Italian Style Cheeze. This pumpkin seed-based ‘Nahmesan’ is the ideal salty, cheezey accompaniment to your favourite pasta dishes. Ready to eat, each pack contains about 10 servings, and lasts for 3 months once opened.

Made with pumpkin seeds in England.

Find them here: https://themightynooch.com/product/vegan-parmesan/

 

Runner-Up Vegan Italian Style Cheese of 2021

The runner-up vegan Italian cheese of 2021 is Good Planet Foods Shredded Vegan Parmesan.

Good Planet Foods is the meltiest, best tasting plant-based cheese alternative in the market. It's the first of it's kind: plant based cheese you'll enjoy without compromising flavour, texture or all the things you love about cheese. Every delicious morsel is good for you and good for the planet.

Made with coconut oil and potato starch in the United States of America.

Find them here: https://shop.goodplanetfoods.com/parmesan

 

Best Vegan Mascarpone Cheese of 2021

The best vegan mascarpone cheese of 2021 is La Fauxmagerie Masquerphony.

Say hello to our very own Masquerphony, perfect for stirring into delicious pasta sauces or adding to your favourite dessert recipes. 

This Masquerpony cooks beautifully and boasts a beautifully authentic texture.

Made with cashews in England.

Find them here: https://lafauxmagerie.com/products/masquerphony

 

Runner-Up Vegan Mascarpone Cheese of 2021 is

The runner-up vegan mascarpone cheese of 2021 is Schlagfix Mascarpone.

This is a light, deliciously smooth vegan mascarpone by Schlagfix. Perhaps the first in the world!

It can be used in variety of dishes like pasta fillings, risottos and for making a glorious vegan Tiramisù!

Made from coconut fat in Germany.

Find them here: https://schlagfix.com/index.php/en/products

 

Best Mozzarella Vegan Cheese of 2021

The best vegan mozzarella cheese of 2021 Left Coast Culture Nozza Mozza.

Our semi-firm, mozzarella-inspired cheese is a favourite on pizzas, toasties, and pasta bakes! You could even chop this one up, fresh from the fridge, and add it to a Caprese salad! It melts, grates, browns under the grill and tastes like its dairy counterpart!

Made with organic soya milk in Scotland.

Find them here: https://www.instagram.com/left_coast_culture/?hl=en

 

Runner-Up Vegan Mozzarella Cheese of 2021

The runner-up vegan mozzarella cheese of 2021 is Daiya Mozzarella Shreds.

Our dairy-free Mozzarella Style Shreds melt, ooze, bubble and stretch — just like regular mozzarella cheese. (Go ahead and do your happy dance.) These delicious Shreds are an ideal cheese alternative for pizzas, pastas and more.

Made with tapioca starch in Canada.

Find them here: https://daiyafoods.com/our-foods/shreds/mozzarella

 

Best No Goat Vegan Cheese of 2021

The best no goat vegan cheese of 2021 is Yvonnes Vegan Kitchen Cranberry and Dill Goatless.

Vegan Goat Cheese-style cashew cheese with cranberry and dill. Wonderful with crackers, slathered on toast, in sandwiches as a spread. Our most popular VeganCheese flavor.

Made with cashews in United States of America.

Find them here: https://yvonnesvegankitchen.com/products/vegan-goatless-cheese-with-cranberry-dill

 

Runner-Up No Goat Vegan Cheese of 2021

The runner-up vegan no goat cheese of 2021 is The Vegan Dairy Ashed Chevre.

Fresh goats-cheese-style soft cheese dusted with vine ash as in traditional French cheese making methods. The ash does not affect the flavour of the cheese; rather it gives a dramatic ashen appearance while allowing the light tangy natural flavours of the cultured cheese to shine through.

Made with cashews in Australia.

Find them here: https://thevegandairy.com/ashed-chevre-cheese/

 

Best Vegan Ocean Cheese of 2021

The best vegan ocean cheese of 2021 is Miyokos Fish Free Lox.

Un-lox your Dreams with this Cultured vegan cream cheese. Schmear it on your bagel or sandwich. It's rich, creamy, and well, a bit “seafood-y.” Perfect for canapés or appetizers as well.

Made with organic cashews in the USA.

Find them here: https://miyokos.com/products/unlox-your-dreams-cheese

 

Runner-Up Vegan Ocean Cheese of 2021 is

The runner-up vegan ocean cheese of 2021 is Kinda Co Faux Lox & Dill.

A light and creamy spread, with fresh dill and lemon and salt-baked marinated carrot lox. A cultured cashew base gives an authentic tangy taste. Perfect on a toasted bagel with avocado, or on blinis with a cocktail! Handmade in East London. 

Made with cashews in England.

Find them here: https://shopkindaco.com/collections/spreads-dips/products/faux-lox-dill-creamy-spread

 

Best Pepper Vegan Cheese of 2021

The best pepper vegan cheese of 2021 is Field Roast Tomato and Cayenne Pepper Slices.

Crafted with fermented tofu and a hint of tomato, bell pepper and cayenne, our Tomato Cayenne cheese slices are dairy-free, coconut-based, sharp and spicy. Perfect for adding a pinch of heat to your sandwich, pizza or stuffed potato.

Made with coconut oil in the USA.

Find them here: https://fieldroast.com/product/tomato-cayenne-chao-slices/

 

Runner-Up Vegan Pepper Cheese of 2021

The runner-up vegan pepper cheese of 2021 is Mexicana Spicy Slices.

Spicy Vegan Slices Blended with Rehydrated Red and Green Dried Bell and Jalapeño Peppers, and Dried Spice Mix

Made with coconut oil in England.

Find them here: https://mexicanacheese.co.uk/

 

Best Plain Vegan Cheese of 2021

The best plain vegan cheese of 2021 is Sheese Creamy Originial.

Our Original Creamy Sheese is a versatile dairy free cream cheese alternative. It can be used in exactly the same way as dairy cream cheese, sweet or savoury, except it’s certified vegan and kosher and made with coconut oil.

Made with coconut oil in Scotland.

Find them here: https://www.buteisland.com/products/creamy-sheese/original/

 

Runner-Up Vegan Plain Cheese of 2021

The runner-up vegan plain cheese of 2021 is Yogan Creamery Vegandelphia.

The vegan, organic and healthy alternative to cream cheese. No flours, oils or additives. Just good Ingredients!

Made with almonds in Portugal!

Find them here: https://www.yogancreamery.com/product-page/vegandelhia

 

Best Vegan Ricotta Cheese of 2021

The best vegan ricotta cheese of 2021 is DIVA Mint Basil Ricotta.

These delicious ricottas are made with organic tofu and flavoured with garden-fresh chives. Exceptionally rich and creamy with complex flavours, these cheeses are perfect run through pasta for a divine dinner. They can also be eaten firm straight from the fridge or at room temperature where they retain a softer, fluffier texture.

Made with tofu in New Zealand.

Find them here: https://www.divaplantcheese.com/product-page/diva-organic-tofu-ricotta

 

Runner-Up Vegan Ricotta Cheese of 2021

The runner-up vegan ricotta of 2021 is New Roots La Cotta Ricotta.

New Roots Plain Free-the-Goat Cheeze is a plant-based alternative to Ricotta cheese. It's made from home-made cashew milk, that is then curdled and fermented following centuries old artisan cheese techniques.

It's delicious as it is on toast, but is also the perfect addition to traditional dishes like pizza or lasagna!

Made with cashews in Switzerland.

Find them here: https://newroots.store/en/shop/free-the-goat-chze-en/free-the-goat-chze-plain/

 

Best Vegan Smoked Cheese of 2021

The best vegan smoked cheese of 2021 is Applewood Smoky.

A deliciously smoky flavoured vegan block, with added calcium and vitamin B12.

Made with coconut oil in England.

Find them here: https://flexifriday.com/applewood-vegan/

 

Runner-Up Vegan Smoked Cheese of 2021

The runner-up vegan smoked cheese of 2021 is Zenzo Smoked Paprika Cheddar.

Our amazing dairy-free, vegan cheese combined with the rich, smokey flavour of paprika, use anywhere you would use conventional cheese, slice, grate, melt and enjoy!

Made with potato starch and coconut oil in New Zealand.

Find them here: https://zenzo.co.nz/product/cheddar-smokey-paprika-250g/

 

Best Spiced Vegan Cheese of 2021

The best spiced vegan cheese of 2021 is Tyne Chease Ethiopian Spice.

You will not have tasted a chease like this! Inspired by Ami's childhood memories of growing up in Ethiopia, the exotic and warming notes from this unique blend of spices are delicately dusted across the surface of this chease.

Made with cashew nuts in England.

Find them here: https://www.tynechease.com/product-page/ethiopian-spice

 

Runner-Up Spiced Vegan Cheese of 2021

The runner-up spiced vegan cheese of 2021 is Wendys Vegan Kitchen Taste of India.

A beautiful vegan cheese made with; cashews, coconut oil, vinegar, nutritional yeast, miso, salt, mustard, onion powder, apricot, maple syrup, garmasala, cumin seeds

Made with cashews in the USA.

Find them here: https://wendysvegankitchen.com/products/taste-of-india

 

Best Vegan Truffle Cheese of 2021

The best vegan truffle cheese of 2021 is Fermento Vegano TrufLove.

Vegan product based on fermented cashew nuts, semi-cured, with Shiitake mushrooms and White Truffle.

Made with cashews in Spain.

Find them here: https://fermentovegano.com/product/truflove/

 

Runner-Up Vegan Truffle Cheese of 2021

The runner-up vegan truffle cheese of 2021 is Wild Root Truffle and Charcoal.

Our Cultured Cashew Cheese is fermented for 10 days to mature the cheeses giving them a really cheesy flavour. This flavour contains activated charcoal and white truffle oil for a truly indulgent flavour!

Made with cashews in England.

Find them here: https://www.wildroot.kitchen/shop/p/activated-charcoal-and-truffle

 

Best Tomme Vegan Cheese of 2021

Best tomme vegan cheese of 2021 is Tomm Pousse Le Rouillé Cumin.

The Rusty owes its name to its pretty orange rind, resulting from its composition and its manufacturing technique. Strong in character, this specialty will not fail to recall certain French cheeses with a washed rind.

Made in France.

 

Runner-Up Vegan Tomme Cheese of 2021

The runner-up vegan tomme cheese of 2021 is Cremerie Vegane Tome VII.

THE TOME VII of the Encyclopedia is one of the flagship products of the Vegan Creamery

Made in Switzerland and you can find them here: https://cremerievegane.mycommerce.shop/LE-TOME-VII-de-l%E2%80%99Encyclop%C3%A9die-p188402138