Dairy Free "cheese"?

[Kelleybean]

Hi -

Can anyone recommend a good dairy free/gluten-free "cheese"? Is there anything out there that even comes close in texture, melting, flavor, etc. to regular? My son is OK with soy but we are trying to cut back on dairy as much as possible.

Thanks!

[kyga2]

A brand called Daiya makes a quite good dairy free shredded "cheese." It comes in mozzarella and cheddar flavors. It's a bit expensive, and can be difficult to find in a store, although there are places online where you can order it. This has been the best option I have found.

[shopgirl]

Daiya is dairy-free (and soy-free). (daiyafoods.com)

EDIT: Suppose I need to scroll.

[tarnalberry]

ditto on the daiya recommendation

[Kelleybean]

Thanks! I'll have to see if I can find Daiya ...

[shopgirl]

Thanks! I'll have to see if I can find Daiya ...

There's a store locator on their website that should help.

[kenlove]

I got into making nut cheese to use instead of cream cheese or ricotta. Pretty simple too, 2 cups of mac nuts or or nuts in a food processor with water almost to the top -- I think add spices like garlic powder or fresh herbs or like yesterday a bunch of pepper for a spicy cheese spread. After 5 or so minutes it comes out just like cream cheese. I usually put it in cheese cloth with a weight on top and leave it out overnight to drain off the whey. Totally amazing results. It does not melt like regular cheese but in things like lasagna its really great.

Thanks! I'll have to see if I can find Daiya ...