It’s lightly sweet and infused with freeze-dried strawberries. The Strawberry flavor had mixed reviews, ranging from strong dislike, to okay, to a big thumbs up. One taster said it was the best with smoked salmon. The Chive & Onion actually tasted garlicky to two tasters, but it was a big hit with most who tried it. We have tested it in mini baked cheesecakes.įlavors: We also tried flavors of this brand. I really like it!”īest For: Spreading, frostings and fillings, dips, and it does hold up well in cooked and baked recipes.
“Reminds me of homemade cashew cream cheese.”.It was truly a close second for the best dairy-free cream cheese. Treeline has a slightly different vibe from dairy cream cheese, but it fills the void with a well-rounded, lightly tangy taste and rich texture. And all but one of us liked it and would buy it again. Treeline Dairy-Free Cream Cheese (7.8/10)Īlthough everyone agreed Kite Hill was good and easily the closest to real dairy cream cheese, Treeline was the favorite brand overall for two of our tasters. Fortunately, the plastic seal is clear, so you can remove the lid to safely check the product inside before purchasing. We’re not sure if it’s the mushroom extract, the cultures, or simply storage issues, but they really need to get this problem resolved. We had to return the first one we bought for the tasting because it had mold on it, even though it was three weeks before expiry. Good for spreading, frosting and fillings, dips, and holds up well in cooked or baked recipes.Ĭaveat: Kite Hill has had serious molding issues for years. The texture is wonderful.”īest For: All-purpose cream cheese alternative. In fact, our dairy eating tasters tried it side by side with Philadelphia and declared it “very, very close.” It was one of the smoothest options, it spreads well, and the taste has a light, natural-tasting tang. Everyone enjoyed it and agreed that it tasted the most like dairy cream cheese. This was the clear and unanimous winner for the best dairy-free cream cheese. Kite Hill Cream Cheese Alternative (8.8/10) You can leave your own review and star rating on each of these products via the title links. This is just a guide based on our findings and opinions. All of these products have been on the market for a while because some people like them. Our choice for the best dairy-free cream cheese alternative might not be yours. It is up to you to decide what is safe for your needs. All food products are at some degree of risk for potential cross-contamination with allergens. The following products were dairy-free by ingredients at our time of review.
The number in parentheses is the average rating. In addition to tasting notes, we each rated the products on a scale of 0 (worst) to 10 (best). So our ratings are based on how good the product is itself (taste and texture), and how good it is as a true cream cheese substitute. After the initial tasting, all those in our group who eat dairy tried Philadelphia cream cheese side by side with the alternatives for comparison. We tasted them solo, on bread or bagels, and with toppings. We worked our way through the brands one by one. The Best Dairy-Free Cream Cheese: 8 Vegan Brands Compared But we have tasting notes and rankings for all of the spreads we tested. I gathered every brand I could find and seven willing participants, which included both dairy-free and dairy eaters. So I decided to host a formal dairy-free cream cheese taste test. I used to have an easy answer, but formulas change, new products come out, and reader opinions are all over the board. If you are found posting bad information, you will be warned, then banned.For years, people have asked me who makes the best dairy-free cream cheese.
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