cheesereplacement
nounUK /ˈtʃiːz rɪˌpleɪsmənt/
US /ˈtʃiz rɪˌpleɪsmənt/
A cheese replacement is something you use instead of cheese.
My sister can't eat dairy, so she puts a cheese replacement on her pizza.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A vegan product made from nuts, soy, or plants that is meant to taste and melt like cheese.
This cashew cheese replacement melts just like real cheddar.
3. An ingredient used in cooking when real cheese is unavailable or unwanted.
The recipe calls for a cheese replacement if you're cooking for someone with allergies.
4. A stand-in for cheese in a dish, such as nutritional yeast or a dairy-free spread.
She sprinkled a cheese replacement over her pasta to add a cheesy flavor.