Daiya Cheezecake is Pure Decadence in Five Allergy-Friendly Flavors

It isn’t often that a food makes nearly everyone take pause. Yet, curiosity captured the minds of many when Daiya Cheezecake was released in 2015. Is it good? Does it really taste like cheesecake? How do they make it without dairy? Wait, no soy, nuts, eggs or gluten, either?

To answer the most burning question: Daiya Cheezecake isn’t good … it’s a delicious miracle! I’ve watched dozens of people devour little slices, completely unaware that it’s dairy-free, or even allergy-friendly. As for how they do it … I have no idea. The ingredients do include coconut, yet there aren’t overt notes of the drupe. In fact, after reading the full label, I have not a clue how I would formulate a replica at home. But in all honestly, the price of a Daiya Cheezecake is pretty darn fair for such an occasional treat, so why bother? I just pick one up and impress everyone with how amazing dairy-free can be!

Daiya Brings Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Cheezecake Back for the Season

I first sampled a bite of the more traditional New York Daiya Cheezecake at Expo West when they previewed it, and had to pull myself away from sampling every flavor at 10am on a Saturday morning.

I was offered another hefty taste at a Food Allergy Blogger Conference in Colorado later in the year, this time of the Strawberry, and remained seriously impressed. They had run out of the Chocolate by the time I made my way to their table … not surprising as I had heard close to a dozen raves about that flavor from other attendees at the relatively small event.

So, with dairy-free cheesecake fresh on my mind, I opted to forgo the more traditional desserts, and pick up a Daiya Cheezecake for an intimate little Thanksgiving dinner. And every year since, I’ve been taking two of these decadent desserts to an annual Christmas Eve party. I always grab a classic New York Style, but each year I pick a different flavor for the second option, and this year, I think it will be Pumpkin Spice. Yes, their seasonal flavor is back, by popular demand!

Their are a few people at that annual Christmas Eve party with food concerns – two with severe nut allergies, one with gluten intolerance, and myself with a milk allergy. It’s a great option for all of us, but we aren’t the only ones who love it. I’ve watched several people, who obviously love cheese, stand by those dairy-free cheesecakes and inhale bite after bite.

Daiya Cheezecake is Pure Decadence in Five Allergy-Friendly Flavors

The Daiya Cheezecake consistency is so incredibly smooth and fulfilling with a taste that boasts a pleasant light tang and the absolute perfect sweetness. The graham crust is a relatively thick but light and scrumptious complimentary base that crumbles a touch, but in a somewhat charming bakery-fresh way.

The Daiya Cheezecake seems a little small when you remove it from the package, but one dessert does satisfy four who’ve saved room for dessert or six who are determined to squeeze something sweet in. The only problem is, it tastes luxurious but not overly heavy. It could be easy to devour half of this dense treat in one sitting if you opt for dessert first.

But tell everyone what you think! Leave your rating and review below, and be sure to note which flavor(s) you’ve tried. Here are the details on each one.

New York

Ingredients: filling (filtered water, creamed coconut, cane sugar, coconut oil, tapioca starch, non-gmo expeller pressed: canola and/or safflower oil, potato starch, pea protein isolate, vanilla extract, sea salt, xanthan gum, sodium alginate, lactic acid [vegan], tricalcium phosphate, vegan natural flavors, cultured sugar, vegan enzyme), gluten-free crust (tapioca starch, cane sugar, coconut oil, brown rice flour, white whole grain sorghum flour, potato starch, water, non-gmo expeller pressed: canola and/or safflower oil, blackstrap molasses, vanilla extract, milled flax seed, psyllium, sea salt, sunflower lecithin, leavening [sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, monocalcium phosphate], xanthan gum). Contains: coconut.*

Nutrition (per 100-gram slice / 1/4 pie): 360 calories, 24g fat, 35g carbs, 3g fiber, 17g sugars (includes 16g added sugars), 2g protein.*

Key Lime

Ingredients: filling (filtered water, cane sugar, creamed coconut, coconut oil, tapioca starch, non-gmo expeller pressed: canola and/or safflower oil, potato starch, pea protein isolate, key lime juice concentrate, vegan natural flavors, sea salt, xanthan gum, sodium alginate, lactic acid [vegan], tricalcium phosphate, cultured sugar, vegan enzyme), gluten-free crust (tapioca starch, cane sugar, coconut oil, brown rice flour, white whole grain sorghum flour, potato starch, filtered water, non-gmo expeller pressed: canola and/or safflower oil, blackstrap molasses, vanilla extract, milled flax seed, psyllium, sea salt, sunflower lecithin, leavening [sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, monocalcium phosphate], xanthan gum). Contains: coconut.*

Nutrition (per 100-gram slice / 1/4 pie): 360 calories, 24g fat, 36g carbs, 3g fiber, 17g sugars (includes 16g added sugars), 2g protein.*

Strawberry

Ingredients: filling (filtered water, creamed coconut, cane sugar, coconut oil, tapioca starch, non-gmo expeller pressed: canola and/or safflower oil, strawberries, potato starch, pea protein isolate, vegan natural flavors, sea salt, xanthan gum, sodium alginate, lactic acid [vegan], tricalcium phosphate, cultured sugar, lemon juice concentrate, fruit and/or vegetable juice [color], vegan enzyme), gluten-free crust (tapioca starch, cane sugar, coconut oil, brown rice flour, white whole grain sorghum flour, potato starch, filtered water, non-gmo expeller pressed: canola and/or safflower oil, blackstrap molasses, vanilla extract, milled flax seed, psyllium, sea salt, sunflower lecithin, leavening [sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, monocalcium phosphate], xanthan gum). Contains: coconut.*

Nutrition (per 100-gram slice / 1/4 pie): 360 calories, 24g fat, 36g carbs, 3g fiber, 17g sugars (includes 16g added sugars), 2g protein.*

Chocolate

Ingredients: filling (filtered water, cane sugar, creamed coconut, coconut oil, tapioca starch, non-gmo expeller pressed: canola and/or safflower oil, cocoa powder [processed with alkali], potato starch, vanilla extract, pea protein isolate, sea salt, carob powder, xanthan gum, sodium alginate, lactic acid [vegan], tricalcium phosphate, vegan natural flavors, cultured sugar, vegan enzyme), gluten-free crust (tapioca starch, cane sugar, coconut oil, brown rice flour, filtered water, white whole grain sorghum flour, potato starch, cocoa powder [processed with alkali], non-gmo expeller pressed: canola and/or safflower oil, milled flax seed, vanilla extract, psyllium, xanthan gum, sea salt, sunflower lecithin, caramel color, leavening [sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, monocalcium phosphate]). Contains: coconut.*

Nutrition (per 100-gram slice / 1/4 pie): 360 calories, 22g fat, 40g carbs, 4g fiber, 22g sugars (includes 21g added sugars), 3g protein.*

Pumpkin Spice (seasonal)

Ingredients: cheezecake filling (filtered water, cane sugar, creamed coconut, coconut oil, tapioca starch, non-gmo expeller pressed: canola and/or safflower oil, pumpkin, potato starch, pea protein isolate, vegan natural flavors, sea sal, sodium alginate, xanthan gum, lactic acid (vegan), tricalcium phosphate, spices, cultured sugar, color (pepper concentrate, apple concentrate, tomato concentrate), caramel color, vegan enzyme), gluten-free crust (tapioca starch, cane sugar, coconut oil, brown rice flour, white whole grain sorghum flour, filtered water, potato starch, non-gmo expeller pressed: canola and/or safflower oil, blackstrap molasses, vanilla extract, milled flax seed, psyllium, baking powder, sea salt, sunflower lecithin, xanthan gum). Contains: coconut.*

Nutrition (per 100-gram slice / 1/4 pie): 350 calories, 21g fat, 37g carbs, 2g fiber, 19g sugars, 3g protein.*

More Allergen Information*

Daiya does run their own allergy-friendly facility, but they do outsource the production of certain products.

Our pizzas, Cheezy Mac, Cheezecakes and dairy-free Dressings are manufactured in another facility where we have an allergen program in place to prevent any cross contamination with dairy ingredients.

More Facts on Daiya Cheezecake

Price: $8.99 per 14.1-ounce dairy-free cheesecake

Availability: Daiya Cheezecake is sold in the freezer section of natural food stores, like Whole Foods, in the U.S. and Canada. You might also find it in some mainstream retailers like Smith’s and Publix. See their website below to find where to buy.

Certifications: Daiya Cheezecake is Certified Gluten-Free, Certified Vegan, and Certified Kosher Pareve.

Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Daiya Cheezecake is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*

For More Product Information: Visit the Daiya website at daiyafoods.com.

*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy. 

Daiya Cheezecake is amazing

Rated 5 out of 5

November 12, 2019

We tried the Key Lime and Strawberry ones. The texture of the cheezecake is consistent in both, and it is smooth and creamy as you would expect. The crust is just like a graham cracker crust and you wouldn’t guess it’s gluten free. The combination of smooth cheezecake and crumbly crust is well balanced. The key lime flavor is a beautiful blend of tart and sweet, and the strawberry is refreshing. It doesn’t quite reach the flavor of regular cheesecake covered in strawberries, but it is still yummy. We added a drizzle of our chocolate on the strawberry flavored one and it was awesome, though we are probably biased. Whether you top it or eat it plain, the Daiya Cheezecake is great!

Sandy

Everyone loves these!

Rated 5 out of 5

October 24, 2019

They may appear petite, but these desserts are over-the-top decadent with a luxurious taste and creamy, rich consistency that truly satisfies. Trust me, no one will believe these are vegan and allergy-friendly. The New York is a popular “Original” that is amazing on its own, but each of the varieties can also serve as an excellent base for your favorite toppings and party-worthy presentation.

Alisa Fleming