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Vegan Love Letter Pastries

A delightful and romantic vegan pastry, shaped into hearts and filled with luscious plant-based goodness, perfect for expressing affection on Valentine’s Day.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry Dough
  • 1 cup Vegan butter Ensure it mimics the texture of dairy butter.
  • 3 cups All-purpose flour You can use whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened almond milk Can substitute with oat milk or cashew cream.
Fillings
  • 1/2 cup Raspberry jam Or any preferred fruit preserve.
  • 1/2 cup Vegan cream cheese frosting For a creamy filling option.
Glaze and Decoration
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar For glazing.
  • 2 tbsp Almond milk To mix with powdered sugar for glazing.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract For enhancing glaze flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix vegan butter, flour, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until combined.
  2. Add almond milk gradually until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut into heart shapes.
  3. Place a spoonful of filling on half of the hearts and cover with the remaining hearts. Seal the edges.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Decorating
  1. Mix powdered sugar, almond milk, and vanilla extract to create the glaze.
  2. Once pastries are cool, drizzle with glaze and decorate as desired.

Notes

These pastries can be filled with various fillings such as jam or vegan frosting and are perfect for personal messages. Use edible markers for a personal touch.