What is nut cheese and how is it made? Learn about the benefits of vegan cheese, plus brands and dairy-free recipes to try at home.

This cheeze is not truly a ricotta, but does have a ricotta-type texture

I adapted this recipe from one found on choosingraw.com; adjust the ratio of ingredients to suit your palate. This makes an excellent grilled cheese!

This sliceable vegan cashew cheese is ideal for your plant-based cheese board. It boasts a rich flavor, looks just like the real thing, and is a breeze to prepare. Check it out at lovingitvegan.com.

Impress your friends with this delicious, almond-based vegan cheese log full of herbs and flavor! This is truly the easiest vegan cheese recipe you'll ever make, and it's a fabulous addition to a festive cheese board. https://www.worldofvegan.com/vegan-cheese-log/

This recipe happened by accident actually. I was experimenting with walnuts to create a walnut cheese. It tasted very good but the colour was nothing like cheese. Then I realised this tasted much more like pâté, especially if I change and add a few ingredients as well. And it worked amazingly well. This is one of my best recipes EVER, you should definitely try it - even if you don't like pâté, you will love this vegan walnut pâté.

A plant-based take on Boursin--a spreadable garlic and herb cheese spread--made with cashews. Quick and easy to prepare, it is vegan, Paleo, soy-free and yeast-free.

For a savoury spin on shortbread, try Mary Berry's moreish, melt-in-the-mouth walnut cheese biscuits. Perfect for your next cheese board.