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Gone are the days of plain and rubbery vegan cheeses. These days, plant-based folk can get their hands on a whole range of dairy-free cheese products – from cheddar alternatives to plant based camembert. And the ultimate way to try them all out is to create your own plant-based cheese board! Perfect for Christmas (or if you’re just craving a bit of cheesy goodness) we’ve shared some of the best vegan cheeses for you to try!
Now you know the best vegan cheese to add to your board, how do you put it all together? Here are the top three things to consider:
We mentioned that it’s best to add extras, but what do we mean? Here are some examples to take your plant-based cheese board up a notch:
You can’t have cheese without chutney! Ultimately, this is because the sweetness of the chutney complements the saltiness of the cheese so well. We’d have gone for this fruity sweet & sour gold sauce to bring a burst of natural sweetness to the board! We have also added some Kimchi, not only for a fun pop of colour, but because the sharpness cuts through the rich cheeses brilliantly.
Adding different textures is another great way to make your board a success. Perfect for providing a crunch, the Leksands Crispbread Originals are a great vegan option.
Again, to add a hit of sweetness, both fresh fruit like grapes or dried fruits are ideal for levelling up your vegan cheese board. Go for a fruit with a bit of bite to it, like dried dates or dried apricots!
Whether you go for walnuts, pecans or almonds – nuts are a lovely crunchy addition to a vegan cheese board. Plus, they score extra aesthetic points as they look lovely scattered over the board too!
And lastly, we have plant-based meat alternatives. Rolled up or added in layers, meat alternatives are a great way to add a bit of flavour and protein.
If you include one or two of each of the extras we’ve listed, you’ll be well on your way to having a lovely rounded vegan cheese board.
If you’re after the lowdown on all the new tasty plant based cheese options, you’re in the right place. We’ve listed some of our absolute favourites, all in a range of different styles so you can create an interesting and varied vegan cheese board. Check them out below.
Starting off with a bold one, the plant-based ‘Blue’ cheese. To give it a similar flavour profile to the real deal, it’s matured over several weeks. It has that metallic tang that a lot of regular blue cheeses offer, but it’s also indulgently creamy and smooth - which is impressive for cheese that hasn’t come from a cow!
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Goes great with: Chutney and crackers
To balance out the blue, a plant-based mature cheddar alternative is a must-have on your vegan cheese board. And this Sheese product is ideal for adding that moreish element. Not only does it melt on your tongue, but you can also melt it on toast - which isn’t an easy feat for a lot of dairy alternative cheeses!
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Goes great with: A crusty loaf
Another game changer when it comes to plant-based cheese, you can’t not include the ‘Burrella’ by Julienne Bruno. Especially made for people who are craving burrata, this dairy free cheese alternative offers just that. This original plant-based product has a firm outer and an oh-so-soft centre – hello dipping sticks! Perfect for people who prefer plant-based cheese with a subtler taste.
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Goes great with: Cherry or plum tomatoes, olive oil and fresh basil leaves
What’s better than tucking into a big chunk of brie at Christmas (or any time for that matter!)? Now people who follow a plant-based diet can do the same. Our new ‘Bree’ alternative product is a mellow tasting, soft textured vegan brie alternative, boasting subtle earthy flavours. It even has a rind, so you’ll feel like you’re eating the real thing.
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Goes great with: Crackers and cranberry sauce
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Goes great with: Bread, chips and crisps
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Goes great with: Sourdough toast
Plant based camembert anyone? With an authentic rind and creamy centre, this ‘Shamembert’ is the final choice from Honestly Tasty in our round up. Whether you want it cool or warmed up in the oven, you don’t want to leave this one off your board. Perfect for smushing over a cracker or dipped into with a chunk of rustic bread.
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Goes great with: A crusty loaf or crackers and grapes
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Goes great with: Flatbread and cherry tomatoes