# Nut-Based Feta Recipes This Dairy-Free Homemade Cheese is Made from a Base of Almonds By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-01-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-cheese References: [thekindlife](http://thekindlife.com/blog/2016/01/the-homemade-vegan-pantry-almond-feta/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1607746778/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) This [dairy-free homemade cheese recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cheese-masterclass) comes from Miyoko Schinner, who is also known as the genius behind [Miyoko's Creamery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-milk-taco-blend-seasoned-shreds) and The Homemade Vegan Pantry cookbook. While the idea of making cheese (dairy-free or not) from scratch may seem daunting, this recipe for Almond Feta proves that it can be incredibly easy. Made with more or less five ingredients, the recipe makes it easy to craft vegan cheese at home. The ingredient is promising for those who value simplicity, but it is worth noting that the non-dairy cheese will not be formed overnight. Once the [cultured almond mixture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umyum) has been formed, it takes about three to four weeks for the flavors of the creamy artisan cheese to develop a real richness. In addition to dairy alternatives like yogurt, butter and mayonnaise, Miyoko's cookbook also reveals how to make vegan-friendly versions of crackers, pancakes and cookies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Homemade Vegan Cheese:** There is a growing market for homemade vegan cheese as consumers look for dairy-free alternatives. - **Nut-based Dairy Alternatives:** Using nuts as a base for dairy-free cheeses is a growing trend in the alternative food industry. - **Cultured Nut Cheeses:** Developing the taste of nut-based cheeses through culturing is becoming a popular technique among vegan cheese makers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Vegan Foods:** The vegan food industry is expanding, as more consumers seek plant-based alternatives to traditional animal products. - **Alternative Dairy Products:** Traditional dairy companies could benefit from expanding their product line to include more alternative dairy options like nut-based cheeses. - **DIY Cooking and Recipe Books:** The DIY cooking and recipe book industry could cater to the growing interest in making homemade vegan cheese with books on cheese-making techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dairy-Free Feta Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-feta-cheese-alternative.md) - [Vegan Feta-Style Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greek-style-cubes.md) - [Fermented Plant-Based Mozzarellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-mozzarella.md) - [Probiotic-Packed Alt Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-cheese-alternative.md) - [Fermented Alt Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vacka.md) - [Handmade Cashew-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cheese-brand.md) - [Mature Alt Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/violife-cheddarton.md) - [Fungi-Based Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fungi-vegan-cream-cheeses.md) - [Plant-Powered Cheese Crumbles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alt-cheese.md)