Best Vegan Cheese Board (Vegan Charcuterie Board)
This vegan cheese board or vegan charcuterie board is perfect for special occasions. It's the ultimate make-ahead vegan party appetizer that looks fancy but is surprisingly easy to make.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 605kcal
Equipment
- 1 large wooden board, marble platter or extra large plate
Ingredients
- 2-3 vegan cheeses (a mix of different flavours and styles)
- 1 jar savoury dip, hummus or tapenade
- 1 jar jam, jelly or preserve
- 1-2 small baguettes/loaves good quality bread (e.g. sourdough or baguette), sliced
- 1 pack your favorite crackers
- 1 jar olives, sun-dried tomatoes or pickles (something tangy)
- 2-3 cups fresh fruits or berries (figs, pears, apples, grapes, and/or seasonal berries work well), sliced if needed
Optional
- 1-2 your favourite vegan mock 'meats', such as sausages and hams, sliced
- 2 cups raw vegetable sticks
- ⅔ cup mixed nuts (walnuts, almonds and pecans work well)
- Fresh herbs (like sprigs of rosemary)
Instructions
- Spread cheeses out on platter/board, ideally in different areas for visual balance.
- If using vegan meats, fan slices out on board (can be close to cheeses or not).
- Place savoury dips and jam/jelly in small bowls, and add to empty sections of board.
- Fan bread slices and crackers out around cheeses, meats and dips.
- Place salty/tangy foods (olives, pickles etc.) in smalls bowls and add to board.
- Fill in remaining gaps on board with small clusters of fruit, veggie sticks, nuts and herbs (if using).
- Cut a wedge out of any large cheeses for decoration, and place clean knives/spoons near board. Enjoy!
Notes
Board size matters - Choose a size that makes your spread look abundant, and always lean towards a slightly smaller size board so that it looks fuller.
Brown paper/parchment paper - Use this instead of a board if you're making a large spread. Tear off what you need from a roll of paper, lay it on your table then place ingredients on top. Minimal fuss and clean up!
Pair flavours - If you have strong cheese, pair it with something mild to enhance the flavour. Place complimentary foods close together to encourage eating them together.
Nutrition
Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 75.6g | Protein: 20.6g | Fat: 25.7g | Saturated Fat: 7.6g | Sodium: 1238mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 11.9g | Sugar: 7.8g | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 6mg