Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Vegan Love Letter Pastries, a charming treat that conveys affection through sweetness. These flaky pastries feature a simple homemade pastry made from just four ingredients and are generously filled with luscious strawberry jam. Perfect for various occasions—from romantic dinners to cheerful gatherings—these plant-based delights are not only easy to prepare but also sure to impress anyone who takes a bite. With their beautiful heart shapes and irresistibly rich flavor, these pastries are the ultimate expression of love baked into every layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 240g plain flour
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar (plus extra for sprinkling)
- 220g cold dairy-free block butter, cubed
- Ice water (as needed)
- 1 jar vegan-friendly strawberry jam
- Optional: Dairy-free milk for brushing, icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend the flour, caster sugar, and dairy-free butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in cling film, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out the chilled dough to 0.5cm thickness and cut into heart shapes.
- Place half of the pastry hearts on a lined baking sheet. Spoon strawberry jam onto each heart, moisten edges with dairy-free milk, and top with another heart.
- Seal edges gently, brush with dairy-free milk, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving; dust with icing sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg