What can I use to replace white cheese in a roasted red peppers pate? So, there's something I usually prepare for myself. It's pretty straightforward (since I have 0 knowledge and skills in cooking). I add roasted red peppers (from a can), white cheese, onion, garlic &amp; olive oil in a food processor and blend them to a smooth puree. 

However I have a new friend who is vegan and I want them to try this, so I was wondering what can I use to replace the white cheese?

I suppose the cheese is kind of necessary &amp; I cannot just skip it because it "softens the pepper's strong flavor".
Well, there is white vegan cheese.  What I would recommend is that you make it prior to serving it to your buddy, and taste it with the new vegan cheese and see if that's the taste you're aiming for.  A super quick Google search found "white vegan cheese" with no problem.  You might even find some at your nearest grocery store.