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Dairy-free alternatives continue to impress with just how far they’ve come in the last few years. Today, many of these innovative products stand toe-to-toe with the flavour and texture of their animal counterparts. The true test of a dairy-free product, though, isn’t just how good it is on its own; rather, how does it impact the flavour of your favourite mac and cheese recipe? Or, the texture of the cheesecake you’re making for your next holiday dinner?
Violife, Canada’s number-one-selling dairy-free cream cheese brand, has been recognized as a leader in the plant-based scene for a while now. They’re not done changing the game, though — and as big home bakers, we're barely able to contain our excitement. Their brand-new, 100 per cent dairy-free Creamy Block is the first-ever dairy-free cream cheese block to be sold in Canada.
Not only can it be spread and savoured on bagels, or whipped into homemade icing like the classic Violife dairy-free cream cheese — the Creamy Block is also bakeable. The breakthrough formula, which features specialized ingredients that retain their structure and support under high temperatures, means you can finally indulge in all of the classic desserts you’re planning to make this holiday, like creamy cheesecake or vegan gingerbread cake with cream cheese frosting.
We had the chance to try Violife’s Creamy Block, and sample it in some of our favourite recipes. As the main ingredient of a stuffed portobello mushroom dinner, the rich, velvety smooth texture and tangy taste blew us away. Thickly spread on a freshly baked and toasted bagel, paired with smoked salmon, it was just as delicious, and we were licking our fingers clean.
The holidays are the season for baking, and you can finally make your favourite recipes completely dairy-free without sacrificing any deliciousness. Check out two mouthwatering recipes below to try out Violife’s new Creamy Block.
The new Creamy Block is currently available at retailers across the country including Save-On-Foods, Longo’s, and select Loblaws banners stores.
