Violife has been a leader in both sales and innovation in the plant-based cheese industry in the UK. Recently it was announced that they are Pizza Hut’s vegan cheese provider of choice at all of their United Kingdom locations. Also, who could forget their plant-based halloumi that they released back in September?

The creative company has outdone themselves once again with the debut of their Christmas Dairy-Free Platter! The holiday package includes three different types of “cheeses:” Blu, After Dinner, and Mature. Violife made these cheeses not only dairy-free, but also soy-free and allergen-free, so all of your holiday guests are able to enjoy them.

If you live in the UK, you are among the lucky few who can pick up this platter at Sainbury’s for £5.50 or online at Ocado for £5.99. Because it is specifically made for the Christmas season, make sure you pick one up while you still have the chance!

Make a Stellar Cheese Patter at Home!

Believe it or not, you can make elegant vegan versions of classic cheeses from the comfort of your own kitchen. Check out these recipes from the Food Monster App and you will be convinced that fancy “fromage” is a must-have for your next holiday spread.

A plant-based cheese with all the seasonal flavors you could want!

In this Cranberry Pecan Chevre Log recipe by Amy Lyons, a mixture of raw cashews and young coconut meat filled with tangy dried cranberries make the flavor unique. It’s soft, sliceable, and spreadable, making it perfect as an appetizer to serve alongside grapes and crackers.

This cheese has a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

This Herb Crusted Cashew Provolone Cheese by Ashley Hankins is easy to slice and also soft enough to spread. Pair it with your favorite, crunchy crackers for an unreal snack or appetizer.

This will add a pop of color and spice to your platter.

This Pink Peppercorn Nut Cheese by Edelweiss and Lorelei can be made from any kind of nuts, like cashews, almonds, or even hazelnuts. Pink peppercorns are the star ingredient, though you could also add herbs of any kind to give it more flavor. This versatile cheese is amazing on crackers, sandwiches, or even on bagels. 

Check out this cheese made with tofu and potatoes!

You would never guess that this dairy-free Tofu Gouda by Alejandra Olmedo is made from tofu and potatoes. Like the real thing, this cheese has the same buttery, nutty taste and can even be served on your cheese plate or in your favorite dishes.

Need more “cheese” in your life? Then check out These 25 Vegan Cheeses Will Make You Quit Dairy Forever by downloading the Food Monster App, which is available for both Android and iPhone, and can also be found on Instagram and Facebook. It’s brimming with over 10,000 plant-based meals that are allergy-friendly. Subscribers even get access to 10 meals a day. Check it out!

Lead image source: Ashley Hankins