Kashew Cheese Platter – Vegan, Eye-Catching, and Delicious

A vegan-friendly idea for a cheese platter, canapés, and finger foods that are not only beautiful and tasty but also nourishing for the body. 

1. Why Kashew Cheese is the “Star” of the Table

• 100% Vegan & Lactose-Free: Everyone can enjoy it—including those who are vegan, eat clean, or avoid dairy.
• Natural Ingredients: Made from organic Vietnamese cashews, naturally fermented, with no sugar or preservatives.
• Variety of Flavors: From smooth and creamy soft cheese to bold aged cheese.
• Elegant Presentation: Bright colors and diverse textures make your table look sophisticated and camera-ready.

2. The Kashew Cheese Platter – A Celebration of Color & Flavor

In the platter:

• Kashew Cheese Varieties: soft cream cheese, firm cheese, bamboo charcoal aged cheese, herb-aged cheese.
• Fresh Fruits: red dragon fruit, green apple, cherry tomatoes, golden mango, crisp persimmon.
• Greens & Herbs: rocket, celery, parsley.
• Accompaniments: thinly sliced baguette, whole-grain crackers, caramelized onion chutney, basil pesto, roasted veggies, vegan nuggets.

3. Serving Ideas

• Cheese & Tomato Canapés: Spread Kashew cream cheese on crackers, top with half a cherry tomato and a basil leaf.
• Rocket Rolls with Aged Cheese: Wrap rocket leaves around firm aged cheese and carrot sticks, secure with a skewer.
• Charcoal Aged Cheese with Caramelized Onion Jam: Thinly sliced bread topped with aged or cream cheese and onion jam.
• Fruit & Cheese Skewers: Alternate cubes of Kashew Mozzarella with red dragon fruit and golden mango.
• Pesto Toast with Aged Cheese: Mini toasted bread topped with basil pesto, a slice of firm cheese, and walnuts.

References: 

+ Melina, V., Craig, W. and Levin, S. (2016) ‘Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Vegetarian Diets’, Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 116(12), pp. 1970–1980.+ Slavin, J.L. and Lloyd, B. (2012) ‘Health benefits of fruits and vegetables’, Advances in Nutrition, 3(4), pp. 506–516.
+ U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2020) Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020–2025. 9th edn. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Publishing Office.