Daiya Cream "Cheese"

I am over the moon about this new product from Daiya: Cream Cheese Style Spread. The first thing that went through my mind when I heard about it is, "CHEESECAKE!". I am including a recipe I found on their site here. At this link you can also find a place on the left to put in your zip code and find the nearest place that sells Daiya products near you. I haven't tried it yet, but I can't wait. I'll post a review as soon as I do.

All of the Daiya Cream Cheese Style Spreads are:

• Free of top 8 allergens, including dairy (casein, whey and lactose), soy, gluten, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts (excluding coconut)

• 0 mg of cholesterol per serving

• Trans fat free

• Vegan, free of all animal products

• Kosher

• Free of artificial ingredients and preservatives

• Free of hormones & antibiotics

  Daiya Strawberry Cream Cheese Style Spread

  Ingredients

  
  Filtered Water, Coconut Oil, Tapioca Starch, non-GMO Expeller Pressed Canola and/or non-GMO Expeller Pressed Safflower Oil, Evaporated Cane Sugar, Strawberries, Potato Starch, Pea Protein Isolate, Sea Salt, Vegetable Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid (for flavor), Natural Vegan Flavors, Titanium Dioxide (a naturally occurring mineral), Fruit and/or Vegetable Juice (for color), Vanilla Extract, Vegan Enzyme..

Chive & Onion

Daiya Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Style Spread 

• Ingredients

  
  Filtered Water, Coconut Oil, Tapioca Starch, non-GMO Expeller Pressed Canola and/or non-GMO Expeller Pressed Safflower Oil, Potato Starch, Pea Protein Isolate, Sea Salt, Chives, Vegetable Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid (for flavor), Natural Vegan Flavors, White Onions, Titanium Dioxide (a naturally occurring mineral), Vegan Enzyme.

  
  

Plain

Daiya Plain Cream Cheese Style Spread 

• Ingredients

  
  Filtered Water, Coconut Oil, Tapioca Starch, non-GMO Expeller Pressed Canola and/or non-GMO Expeller Pressed Safflower Oil, Potato Starch, Pea Protein Isolate, Sea Salt, Vegetable Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid (for flavor), Agave Syrup, Natural Vegan Flavors, Titanium Dioxide (a naturally occurring mineral), Vegan Enzyme.

  
  

  • Vegan (491)
  • Dairy Free (including lactose and casein) (453)
  • Soy Free (395)
  • Peanut Free (423Ingredients: 

  Daiya No Bake Cheesecake

  Prepared crust of your choice (either store-bought or homemade)

  3/4 cup coconut butter (a.k.a coconut manna)*

  4 tbsp. water

  3 tbsp. lemon juice

  3 tbsp. natural vanilla extract (clear or white is best but regular vanilla extract can also be used)

  2/3 cup sugar

  2 containers Daiya Plain Cream Cheese Style Spread

  4 tbsp. coconut oil

  *Note: Coconut butter, also known as coconut manna, can be found in many grocery stores in the nut butter aisle. It is not the same thing as coconut oil.

  Instructions: 

  This makes a 10inch cheesecake in a springform pan. 

  1) In a blender or food processor, add the coconut butter, water, lemon juice, vanilla, and sugar. Blend until completely smooth (about 2 min.)

  2) With an electric beater, whip the Daiya Plain Cream Cheese Style Spread until smooth. Add the smooth coconut butter paste and beat until fully incorporated.

  4) Melt the coconut oil and pour into the cream cheese mixture. Beat until fully combined.

  5) Spread onto prepared crust and let sit covered in the fridge for at least 3 hours.

  Optional: Top the cheesecake with fresh berries, chocolate, or any other topping you desire!