PREPARE. Preheat the oven to 170°C fan (190°C conventional / 375°F / gas mark 5) and grease a medium sized baking dish by rubbing the sides and base with vegan butter.Note: You should use a baking dish that is approximately 25cm x 15cm x 6cm (10” x 6” x 2.5”) for optimal results. dairy free butter for greasing
Add the dairy free cream, garlic, salt and pepper to a large bowl. Stir to combine.
500 ml dairy free cream, 2 garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
SLICE POTATOES. Peel the potatoes and then slice them thinly (around 2.5-3mm / 0.1”), using a mandoline slicer.
1 kg potatoes
MIX TOGETHER. Add in the sliced potatoes to the bowl with the cream and stir gently, using your hands, to evenly coat the potatoes.
LAYER. Layer 1/2 the sliced potatoes and cream mixture into the dish, followed by 1/2 the grated cheese (87g).
175 g dairy free cheese
Layer the remaining 1/2 the sliced potatoes and cream mixture.
BAKE. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes.
Remove the foil and sprinkle over the remaining 1/2 grated cheese (87g).
Bake, uncovered, for a further 15 minutes until the top is golden. Test with a knife in the centre to make sure the potatoes feel tender and cooked through.
REST. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.