almond cheese

Vegan cheese substitute

Almond cheese is a dairy-free cheese substitute made from almonds, designed for vegans or those avoiding lactose.

It mimics the texture and function of traditional cheese—spreadable, sliceable, or shreddable depending on the variety.

She topped the pizza with almond cheese.

The flavor ranges from mild to sharp, though rarely matches conventional cheese exactly.

Related

nut milk · creamy · spread · nutty · plant-based · plant protein · ricotta · cultured · tangy · soft · artisan · crackers · fermented · smooth · aged · wheel · sliceable · probiotic

Opposites
source ingredient

almond cheesecow's milk cheese

Cheese from cattle

cheddar · brie · goat cheese · mozzarella · parmesan

dietary category

almond cheesedairy products

Foods derived from milk

Family

almond, cheese, almonds, cheeses, cheesed, cheesy, cheesier, cheesiest, cheesiness

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G