Our biggest customer request year after year is for our infamous Vegan Cheeseball. It pains us to not be able to squeeze this product into our already wild production line, but instead of leaving you hanging, we went back to the test kitchen and worked behind the scenes on something just as crave-worthy.

Say hello to a Vegan Smoked Cheddar Cheeseball recipe you can make at home whenever the craving hits, no waiting, no hoarding, no judgment. Don’t be afraid to restart your cheeseball addiction. You can now make it anytime you want!

Why You’ll Want to Make This Vegan Cheeseball ASAP

This dairy-free cheeseball has main character energy. Reasons you’ll love it:

• You’re heading to a potluck and want to bring the dish that gets devoured first

• Your dad finally listened to his doctor and gave up dairy, and you want to make that transition delicious

• You’re planning a nostalgic night in with Netflix

• It’s easy… and because you can

This is the kind of plant-based appetizer that sparks conversation, disappears fast, and has people asking, “Wait… this is vegan?”

How to Serve Your Vegan Cheeseball

Serve chilled with:

• Your favorite crackers

• Toasted baguette slices

• Pretzels or crisp veggie sticks

Perfect for holiday gatherings, game night, or a casual night in, this dairy-free cheeseball recipe brings the comfort, the flavor, and the nostalgia.

RECIPE

• Prep time: 15 minutes (plus softening time)
• Chill time: About 1 hour
• Serves: 6–8

Ingredients

• (2) Darë Smoked Cheddar Wedges, softened at room temperature
• 1 scallion, finely chopped
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the softened Smoked Cheddar Wedges, scallion, cranberries, and rosemary.

Smash and mix with a fork until fully combined and creamy.

Divide the mixture in half and shape into two balls. (Plastic wrap or disposable gloves help keep things tidy.)

Roll each cheeseball in chopped pecans until evenly coated.

Wrap tightly in clean plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

The cheeseballs will keep in the fridge for up to one week, making this an ideal make-ahead vegan appetizer.