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18 Vegan New Year's Eve Recipes: Finger Foods, Desserts, & Cocktails

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Whether you're planning a huge blowout or an intimate gathering, these vegan New Year's Eve recipes will kick off your new year deliciously.

image collage of vegan New Year's Eve recipes: spinach dip, mini cheesecakes, cocktail, glazed figs, and puffs

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Here is a thing that won't surprise you: My favorite part about hosting a holiday party is planning and making the party spread. When it comes to vegan New Year's Eve recipes, dips, spreads, and finger foods rule.

No need to feel like the list below is a fixed menu. For a big party, you might want to use quite a few of these recipes, but for a smaller gathering, just a few will do. 

Pick and choose to build your ideal vegan New Year's Eve spread!

Vegan New Year's Eve Finger Foods

For me, finger foods are the cornerstone of any party, so no collection of vegan New Year's Eve recipes would be complete without a healthy helping of dips, spreads, and other finger foods!

overhead photo of crackers and carrot sticks next to vegan spinach artichoke dip in the baking pan. A hand is dipping a cracker into the pan.

Vegan spinach artichoke dip recipe

Warm, creamy vegan spinach artichoke dip uses no mayo, cheese, cream cheese, or sour cream. But even though it's dairy free, it's just as decadent. Promise!

Agave Sriracha Tofu Bites

Sticky-sweet, spicy Agave-Sriracha Tofu Bites are party perfect dipped in creamy ranch dressing. And they're so easy to make in the oven!
Who says party food has to take more than 10 minutes to make? Not this amazingly easy Vegan Cheeseball!

Easiest Vegan Cheeseball Ever

Who says party food has to take more than 10 minutes to make? Not this amazingly easy Vegan Cheeseball! 
Vegan Tofu Ricotta Puffs

Tomato-Basil Tofu Ricotta Puffs

Vegan Tomato-Basil Tofu Ricotta Puffs are perfect finger food for your next holiday party. They’re super flavorful, and you only need seven ingredients to make them!

Southwest-Style Vegan Pinwheels

Southwest-Style Vegan Pinwheels are creamy, satisfying, and perfect for your next party or in your lunchbox. No one needs to know how easy they were to make.
Bowl of Dilly Vegan Sunflower Seed Dip with carrots, celery, and crackers

Dilly Sunflower Seed Dip

Dilly Sunflower Seed Dip is perfect for crackers and veggies at your next party. Soaked, raw sunflower seeds are the star of this hearty, nut-free vegan dip.
Spicy Baked Buffalo Tofu Bites are perfect dipped into rich-and-creamy Tahini Dressing.

Baked Buffalo Tofu Bites with Dilly Dipping Sauce

Crispy, spicy Baked Buffalo Tofu Bites are perfect dipped into rich-and-creamy Dilly Dipping Sauce.

Vegan Sour Cream Dip

Tangy, dilly vegan sour cream dip is quick and easy to make. It comes together in minutes, even if you choose to make the sour cream from scratch!

Easy Vegan Black Bean Dip

Smoky, creamy vegan black bean dip is one of my party go-tos. It only takes a few minutes to make and is perfect with chips and veggies for dipping.

Smoky Deviled Potato Bites

These six ingredient appetizers are packed with incredible flavor and healthy nutrients! you should plan on making a double batch…

Vegan New Year's-Worthy Dessert Recipes

No New Year's Eve party spread is complete without a sweet treat or two. Or three. Pick and choose from these decadent options to create the vegan dessert bar of your dreams!

Teaslies: Mini Vegan Cheesecakes!

Teaslies: Mini Vegan Cheesecakes

Rich, creamy, mini vegan cheesecakes are a total crowd-pleaser and a snap to make!

Caramelized Figs with Balsamic Vinegar

Caramelized Figs with Balsamic Vinegar are delicious for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. Enjoy them on toast, yogurt, ice cream, or on their own when you make this easy oil-free, vegan, and gluten-free recipe.
hand putting a plate of vegan brown sugar cookies on a blue tabletop

Vegan Brown Sugar Cookies

Sweet. chewy, molasses-y Vegan Brown Sugar Cookies are an essential holiday treat. The molasses in the brown sugar gives them a lovely, complex flavor!

Salted Maple Pecan Vegan Fudge

The easiest, most fool-proof, rich, sweet, melt-in-your-mouth Salted Maple Pecan Vegan Fudge. Punctuated with crunchy pecan pieces and a smattering of sea salt crystals, it’s like salty, sweet perfection!

New Year's Eve Cocktails

One year, a friend and I decided that instead of toasting the new year with champagne, we'd cheers with tequila shots. We cheersed far, far too many times. And, as you can imagine, that was the worst January 1st of my life.

Don't be like 23-year-old me! Cap off your vegan New Year's Eve spread with proper cocktails instead!

Sweet-and-spicy ginger syrup plus tart cranberry juice and bubbles. You can serve this ginger cranberry fizz with our without a splash of booze.

Ginger Cranberry Fizz

Sweet-and-spicy ginger syrup plus tart cranberry juice and bubbles. You can serve this ginger cranberry fizz with our without a splash of booze.
This fruity variation on not buttered rum features sweet, rich roasted pear puree.

Roasted Pear Not Buttered Rum

Not buttered rum may not have any dairy in it, but it’s still a strong, sweet, rich drink that’s perfect on a chilly fall or winter evening.
hand placing a cinnamon stick into a cup of vegan eggnog

Vegan Eggnog Recipe

This rich, decadent, spiced vegan eggnog recipe only takes 15 minutes to make. You'll never miss the eggs and cream!

Cranberry Mimosa

This cranberry mimosa is a festive and easy holiday cocktail. With just three ingredients, it’s simple to keep everything on hand for impromptu gatherings.

About Becky Striepe

(rhymes with “sleepy”) is a vegan food writer and cookbook author. She's been vegan since 2006 and developing simple vegan recipes since 2008.

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  1. Boyd Kobe

    Mmm, these look delicious! So creative. I am excited to try one of them this week! Thank you for sharing!

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    • Becky Striepe

      Enjoy it, Boyd!

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  2. Sarah

    Thanks for including my brownies! I did a double take when I saw that first photo 🙂 Happy New Year's to you and your sweet family!!!

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    • Becky Striepe

      Ha! You're welcome. 🙂 Happy new year to you and yours, too!

      Reply

  3. Mary Ellen - VNutrition

    I'm with you, I love planning for parties! These all look perfect for a NYE party!!! They all look so delicious!

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    • Becky Striepe

      Thank you, Mary Ellen! Snacky food is my favorite.

      Reply

  4. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

    You sure know how to throw a party, Becky!

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    • Becky Striepe

      Thank you, Amy!

      Reply

  5. Dianne's Vegan Kitchen

    There are so many delicious options here! Thank you for including my dip!

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    • Becky Striepe

      Thank YOU, Dianne!

      Reply

  6. Stewart Boomer

    I never knew that there were so many different options for a vegan looking for fun finger foods! Thanks for the variety of recipes - I love artichokes just as much as I love cheesecakes, so I'm super excited to be able to try some of these. If you have a chance, you should totally post more of these - especially the desserts. Thanks for sharing - I can't wait to try them!

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    • Becky Striepe

      Thank you, Stewart! Happy cooking!

      Reply

  7. Andrea

    My husband made your spinach and artichoke dip for a dinner party the other night. It was his first time blending cashews in the Vitamix and he stopped well short of the ideal state of creaminess! Even though the dip was a bit "gritty," it still tasted good. 🙂

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    • Becky Striepe

      Haha I know exactly the texture you mean. I'm glad it tasted good, despite the underblending. 😀

      Reply

  8. Ceara

    Such fun holiday ideas - always looking for different vegan appies to try for entertaining this time of year!

    Reply

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