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Little Luxuries: Holiday Recipes to Spread Cheese & Cheer

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This season, we’re embracing the small joys that make the holidays meaningful; the scent of something baking, the sound of laughter in the kitchen, the quiet satisfaction of sharing a meal made with care. Our Little Luxuries Holiday Collection is here to help you celebrate simply, beautifully, and deliciously. From cozy brunch casseroles to festive cookies and buttery sides, these recipes turn everyday moments into something worth savoring. 

Because at Vermont Creamery, we believe that joy doesn’t have to be grand to be special. Sometimes, it’s just a pat of cultured butter melting over warm bread, or a spoonful of crème fraîche that makes the whole dish sing. 

Holiday Recipes to Spread Cheese & Cheer 

Roasted Carrots 
A simple side with star power. Sweet carrots roasted to perfection and finished with a dollop of crème fraîche, it’s color, comfort, and holiday cheer on one plate. 

Crème Fraîche Mini Baked Potatoes 
Small spuds, big flavor. Crispy-skinned and creamy-centered, these bite-sized beauties are topped with herbed crème fraîche for the ultimate festive finger food. 

Mini Green Bean Casseroles 
The holiday classic gets a playful twist. Individual servings layered with mushrooms, green beans, and a touch of crème fraîche make this comfort food feel party-ready. 

Cut-Out Sugar Cookies 
A holiday must. Made with Vermont Creamery Cultured Butter for rich, buttery flavor, these cookies are perfect for decorating, gifting, or sneaking straight from the tray. 

Challah French Toast Casserole 
Soft challah bread baked with custard and butter, then topped with crème fraîche and maple syrup, holiday brunch doesn’t get better than this. 

Gingerbread Cookies 
Spiced, soft, and impossibly buttery, these gingerbread cookies are a Vermont take on a timeless treat. Perfect for baking with little helpers or packaging as gifts. 

Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Bread Wreath 
A showstopping centerpiece that’s surprisingly simple to make. Warm rolls brushed with garlic butter pull apart easily for sharing, and there’s no better smell in the house. 

Tender Popovers 
Golden, airy, and light as snowflakes, these popovers are irresistible straight from the oven with a generous swipe of cultured butter. 

Chèvre Linzer Cookies 
Buttery cookies with a Vermont twist, goat cheese adds tang and depth to the dough, while raspberry jam brings sweetness to every bite. A little luxury wrapped in powdered sugar. 

Make the Holidays Yours 

Whether you’re hosting a crowd, baking with your kids, or slowing down for a quiet morning at home, these recipes are small reminders that luxury can live in the details. A dollop here, a drizzle there, a table full of good food and people you love, that’s what the holidays are made of.