Vegan Cheese Board Recipe & Tips

An elegant vegan cheese board with a variety of cheeses, fruits, snacks, and crackers for dipping.

Vegan Cheese Board Recipe & Tips

Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Servings:8 people

Author: Lori Rasmussen, My Quiet Kitchen

A beautiful vegan cheese board is sure to wow your guests! Endlessly customizable, add seasonal and festive touches for a vegan cheese and snack board everyone will love.

Note: Use this list as a general guide. You can find more in depth ingredient notes above. Allow approx. 3 ounces of cheese per person, and don't be afraid to mix things up with your favorite snacks and cheeses!

Ingredients

Cheeses and Crackers:

vegan cheese wedges, wheels or blocks - store-bought or homemade; refer to "Cheese section" above for more info
French-style cheese spread - such as Treeline
vegan pimento cheese - tap for the recipe
vegan feta or goat cheese - tap for recipe
a variety of crackers, pretzels, and/or toasted baguette

Other Ingredients:

freshly sliced apple, pear, or other seasonal fruit - toss with lemon juice to prevent browning
seedless grapes - Tip: use scissors to snip into small clusters
fruit compote or jam - tap for apple-cranberry recipe
candied pecans
gourmet olives or tapenade
seasonal veggies, cut into bite-size pieces - such as radishes or broccoli
pickled vegetables
fancy mustard or relish
vegan meats such as pepperoni or deli slices - store-bought or homemade; see Notes

Instructions

Select a wood board, platter, or serving plate that is just large enough to hold all of the ingredients. For reference, the rectangular board in the photos is 9.5 x 17 inches.
If desired, place a large piece of parchment paper to protect the board from oils and moisture. Arrange the cheeses.
Next, place the small bowls that will hold condiments and spreads.
Arrange the fruit(s) all around the board to create visual balance.
Begin filling in gaps with small mounds of nuts and other extras. Finally, complete the cheese board with crackers and breads.

Notes

For more in-depth tips and brand and recipe suggestions, be sure to review the sections above the recipe.

Top Tips

Allow approximately 3 ounces of cheese per person.
Make everything easy to eat. Cut hard cheeses into cubes, slice fruits and vegetables into bite-size pieces, and offer plenty of serving utensils.
Find inspiration in the season or style of the event.
Fill in all gaps so the cheese board looks abundant.
Wait until just before serving to chop fruits and vegetables prone to browning (like apples, pears, and carrots), and be sure to toss them with fresh lemon juice.
To offer more variety in cheeses, don't be afraid to cut large wedges and blocks in half, and store the extras in the fridge. Then you can pull out the favorites mid-party if needed.
Also have extras of the other ingredients so you can refill the board if necessary.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal