Recipes

Banoffee Salted Caramel Parfait Recipe

Indulge in the decadent layers of this Vegan Banoffee Salted Caramel Parfait—a dreamy, plant-based twist on the classic British dessert. With luscious dairy-free cream, sweet ripe bananas, and a rich date-based salted caramel, this parfait is the perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and salty. Whether you're treating guests or satisfying your own sweet tooth, this no-bake dessert is easy to assemble and irresistibly delicious. Every spoonful delivers a comforting yet elegant flavor that proves you don’t need dairy to create something truly indulgent. Ingredients You'll Need: Salted Date Caramel Sauce (recipe follows) or Nature's Charm Salted Coconut Caramel Sauce 1/2 cup Tofutti Better Than Sour Cream 1 cup Violife Heavy Whipping Cream Optional: 1 to 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 2 bananas, sliced about 1/4-inch thick or less Garnish: non-dairy chocolate chips or chocolate curls Instructions: Make caramel sauce and set aside. In medium bowl, make crème fraiche by whisking together Tofutti Better Than Sour Cream, 1/2 cup non-dairy whipped topping, and optional powdered sugar. Divide caramel among bottoms of 4 glasses. Top with 1/4 banana slices, 1/4 crème fraiche, and 1/4 remaining non-dairy whipped topping. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and serve immediately or reserve garnish, cover and refrigerate, and garnish just before serving. Note: if your glass is narrow, you may be able to make two layers of caramel, bananas, and crème fraiche before topping and garnishing. Salted Date Caramel Sauce Ingredients You'll Need: 1 cup large dates (about 12), covered with water, and simmered or microwaved for 1 to 2 minutes and then allowed to soak until very soft Approximately 2/3 cup non-dairy milk (we used regular soymilk) 2 tablespoons brown sugar Optional: 2 teaspoons coconut oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or more to taste Instructions: Process all ingredients together in food processor, scraping down sides as necessary, until very thick and creamy. Adjust amount of soymilk to create the consistency you desire. Credit: Tofutti and The Blooming Platter.

Boursin Christmas Tree Appetizer Recipe

This festive recipe is quick to make, beautifully festive, and guaranteed to become a holiday staple. Prepare to spread some holiday magic—one loaded cracker or baguette slice at a time! Ingredients You'll Need: Boursin Dairy-Free Spread (at room temperature) Fresh parsley and dill Red bell pepper Pomegranate arils Crackers (or fresh veggies or baguette) Instructions: In a baking dish, soften the plant-based Boursin until it's spreadable. Finely chop the parsley and dill. Cut the red bell pepper into small cubes, reserving one slice to cut into a star shape for the tree topper. On a serving plate, shape the softened Boursin into a cone to resemble a Christmas tree. Evenly sprinkle the chopped parsley and dill over the cheese cone to create the "tree's" greenery. Add the red bell pepper cubes as "lights" around the tree. Place the star-shaped bell pepper piece on top of the tree. Decorate with pomegranate arils to add festive "ornaments." Serve the decorated Boursin tree with crackers for dipping.