17th December 2024
Have a merry plant-based Christmas
They say Christmas is all about family. But we also know that family want feeding with delicious festive fare. And that’s where we come in. Perhaps you’re a plant-based family in need of ideas and inspiration to add excitement to the Christmas table. Or maybe you’re after vegetarian and vegan options to make everyone feel welcome and well fed. Either way, we’ve got loads of vegan and vegetarian Christmas recipes to delight. So, pull up that mismatched extra chair, pop on some cheesy tunes, and read on for a feast of delicious plant-based festive dishes.
Dish up delicious vegan Christmas canapes
Let’s start with some irresistible – and stylish – snacks. You’ll find not one, not two, not three, but FOUR ideas for Vegan Christmas Canapes here. As well as being perfect for parties, you could enjoy some of these as starters on the big day.
You’ll find an assortment of incredible flavours, from Middle Eastern Mini Flatbreads to Moroccan Lollipops made with Cauldron Falafel balls. But we know how busy this time of year gets, so all are simple to make - giving you more time to fuss over your guests instead.
For a vegan centrepiece on the party table, you can’t beat our vegetarian Tear & Share Christmas Pastry Wreath recipe. Puff pastry is filled with Middle Eastern Falafel flavours alongside the classic Christmas tastes of chestnut and cranberries. It’s an attention grabber for sure, with flavours that’ll have your guests grabbing extra too.
Your veggie Christmas Day delight
Santa’s been. The guests are on the way. Time to get your show stopping vegetarian Christmas dinner ready! You can prep this Christmas Tofu Wellington in advance, keep it in the fridge, and take it out just an hour before it needs to go in the oven. Every slice looks stunning, with a moist layer of mushroom duxelle and a delicious tofu centre brightened by beetroot, all encased in puff pastry.
You might want to serve Vegan Christmas Stuffing on the side. So easy to make, and so totally delicious that any meat-eating guests will happily snaffle it up too. Again, you can get it ready in advance and gift yourself a less stressful Christmas morning.
Dive into Vegan Christmas desserts
There’s always room for afters, especially at Christmas. And everyone will want to tuck into these tantalising vegan Christmas desserts. Maybe you’ll make one, or give your guest an amazing choice. (You’re gonna need a bigger bowl!)
Snoring uncles, festive films, and Christmas puds. All true Christmas classics. As well as the traditional dried fruits, this Vegan Tofu Christmas Pudding includes finely crumbled tofu for taste and texture. You can choose to make it boozy by adding your favourite liquor to the fruits when soaking, or keep it alcohol-free. Either way, it’s bursting with festive flavour. Totally plant-based, you can top the whole thing off with holly and redcurrants too.
You might think cheesecakes and creamy tiramisu would be off the vegan Christmas desserts menu. But you’d be wrong! You can whip up these vegan Tofu Tiramisu Pots in no time. Served in individual glasses they look elegant and enticing. Dip your spoon in and you’ll be treated to layers of crumbly biscuit, coffee, creamy tofu and plant-based yoghurt. All the flavours, none of the dairy.
Tofu and vegan cream cheese give our Vegan Sour Cherry & Cranberry Cheesecake its delightful creamy texture. No one would know it’s cheese and cream free – the best kind of vegan Christmas dessert! The bright red sour cherry and cranberry topping, sprinkled with green pistachio nuts, adds a finishing touch of traditional festive colours.
Making everyone’s Christmas magnificent
One of the best things about vegan dishes is that everyone can enjoy them. You don’t need to double up on dishes to serve vegan, vegetarian and non-vegan guests. With tasty vegan recipes for the festive table, such as our stuffing, canapes and desserts, you’ll delight every taste bud this Christmas. Here’s wishing you a wonderful festive season.
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