16 Vegan Puff Pastry Recipes (Sweet & Savoury)
Puff pastry. One of the most versatile ingredients we can have in our freezer, yet few of us use it in more ways than one. If you’re looking for inspiration and want to try a few new vegan puff pastry recipes, you’ve come to the right place!
There’s everything from simple twists and pockets to pies, wellingtons, and tarts. You’ll find some of the best vegan puff pastry recipe creations on the internet below. This a big statement, but keep scrolling to see what I mean.
If you’ve got the time and the energy to make your own, I’d give this easy recipe a try.
If you are buying it, it may come in two different forms. Flat sheets or pre-rolled.
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The variety that I can get from the supermarket here in Australia is the sheet variety. They make it super easy to use, you just have to be careful when removing it from the packet that you detach it from the sheet in front of it GENTLY to avoid snapping it. It’s happened to me more times than I’d care to admit.
The other variety needs to be thawed out before it can be rolled. I’ve heard that it’s also easy to use. You will get longer sheets with this kind.
Is puff pastry normally vegan?
You may be surprised to learn that most store-bought puff pastry is vegan-friendly. I would, however, always double-check the packet to ensure that you haven’t picked up a butter-based puff pastry. That’s typically the only caveat.
Butter is a more expensive ingredient, so most puff pastry is made with margarine. Yes, it’s not a health product, but sometimes it’s okay to treat ourselves.
It’s become my go-to for making delicious baked goods in a hurry. I’ve used it for both sweet and savoury creations. It’s a great product to use when you have a few people over or want to take something that looks fancy to a party.
I typically take a quick glance at what I have in the kitchen and whip something up! That’s how some of the recipes you see below were created 😉
Vegan Puff Pastry Recipes
These vegan puff pastry recipes are perfect for any occasion! Whether you're looking for a sweet or savoury appetizer or meal, we've got you covered.
Vegan Pot Pie with Roasted Butternut, Lentils and Kale
There's nothing quite like a warm, hearty meal to chase away the autumn chill, and Sylvia Fountaine's Vegan Pot Pie is the perfect dish for the job. Made with roasted butternut squash, lentils and kale, it's packed full of delicious fall flavours. The golden puff pastry crust is the finishing touch, adding a touch of elegance to this cozy vegan meal.
If you're short on time, Sylvia recommends cooking the lentils ahead and thawing the puff pastry dough overnight in the fridge.
Peaches and Cream Puff Pastry Tart
I'm always looking for simple yet delicious vegan recipes, and Nisha Vora's peaches and cream puff pastry tart fit the bill. I love that it only takes a little over an hour to make, yet it looks like something you would find at a fancy bakery. The play on peaches and cream is also very clever, and I can't wait to try it.
Easy Vegan Tomato Tarts with Pesto
My vegan tomato tarts with pesto are the perfect appetiser to share. Made with flakey puff pastry, a luscious green pesto, blistered colourful cherry tomatoes, topped with toasted pine nuts, creamy vegan feta, and basil leaves, they’re sure to impress with flavour and looks!
If your mouth isn’t watering right now, we can’t be friends… The best part is that they’re easy to make.
Vegan Puff Pastry Mini Quiche
There's nothing like a good quiche for brunch. But if you're vegan, you might think you must miss out on this delicious dish. However, thanks to Francesca Bonadonna from Plantifully Based, you can enjoy vegan puff pastry mini quiches that are just as delicious as the traditional kind.
These quiches are filled with veggies, vegan cheese, and vegan meat and baked in flaky puff pastry. They're so easy to make and look so pretty- all in just 45 minutes.
Cherry Tarts With Puff Pastry
I'm always curious to see creative ways to enjoy seasonal fruits, and these cherry tarts from The Daily Dish are the perfect example. I love that they're freeform in shape, making them look rustic and charming. And they're so easy to make!
I think this is a great way to accentuate the deliciousness of cherries. Plus, this French-inspired recipe can be ready to serve in just 40 minutes.
Potato Tart with Sour Cream and Thyme (Vegan, Easy Recipe)
This Vegan Potato Tart with Sour Cream and Thyme by Swiss-Italian foodie Carlo Cao is definitely one of those comfort foods. The combination of potatoes and puff pastry is delicious, and the thyme gives it a beautiful flavour. Even better, it only requires 8 ingredients, and it's ready to serve within 1 hour.
Vegan Kremšnita (Vanilla Custard & Cream Cake)
This vanilla custard and cream cake would have to be one of my favourite desserts of all time. Growing up in Slovenia, this dish is known as kremna rezina, which gained popularity at one of the country’s well-known tourist attractions, Lake Bled.
This slice has three different components (including puff pastry) and, when married together, makes the most amazingly creamy, decadent dessert that you’ll ever try. Perfectly balanced and not too rich, you can go back for seconds or thirds!
The traditional recipe calls for cream, custard and an egg yolk-based filling; however, I have created a delicious vegan version that is just as good as the original (if not better!).
Vegan Portuguese Custard Tarts
I was excited to find this recipe for vegan Portuguese custard tarts from the Lazy Cat Kitchen blog. Not only are these tarts incredibly delicious, but they're also relatively easy to put together.
The filling is made from a combination of cashews, silken tofu, and vanilla extract, and it's encased in a flaky puff pastry crust. Best of all, the tarts only need to bake 45 minutes before they're ready to serve.
Vegan Chicken and Leek Pie
It's always nice to find a hearty and satisfying recipe that doesn't take hours to prepare. This vegan chicken and leek pie from Lucy and Lentils fits the bill perfectly. The key ingredients are relatively cheap and easy to find, and the whole dish can be on the table in under an hour - thanks to puff pastry! It's cool that this recipe uses vegan chicken, which is becoming more and more accessible in supermarkets.
Vegan Asparagus Tart with Herbed Cashew Cream
Asparagus is one of my favourite springtime ingredients, and I love finding new ways to use it in my cooking. This vegan asparagus tart is a perfect example. The puff pastry crust is flaky and golden brown, the asparagus is perfectly cooked, and the herbed cashew cream adds a rich and creamy flavour that takes this dish to the next level.
Portobello Wellington With Pecans and Sage
Why not try something different and make a vegan portabello wellington? This dish, created by Rachel from PlantCraft, is an elegant and tasty addition to your holiday table.
The wellington is made with a filling of pecans and mushrooms, with hints of sage and rosemary, wrapped in puff pastry and baked. It's sure to be a hit with everyone, even the carnivores in your family!
How to Make Easy Vegan Baked Curry Puffs
There's just something about curry puffs that make them irresistible. Maybe it's the savoury filling, the flaky crust, or the fact that they're usually bite-sized, making them the perfect snack.
And these baked curry puffs from Wooheng look incredibly delicious. The best part is that they only take 55 minutes to complete, from start to finish.
Vegan Puff Pastry Jam Pockets
Xin chào from The Viet Vegan's puff pastry jam pockets are deceptively simple, requiring only 5 ingredients and minimal effort to put together. But despite their ease, they look like they could have come from a bakery.
These little pockets of flaky pastry and fruity jam are perfect for a quick snack or a casual dessert, and they're sure to impress anyone who tries them.
Vegan Cheese and Onion Pie
This Cheesy Potato and Onion Pie from Alissa at Connoisseurus Veg sounds like the perfect recipe for a winter day. The combination of cheesy and onion is an English classic. The puff pastry crust looks flaky and delicious, and I'm sure it will be the perfect complement to the savoury filling.
Vegan Chocolate Twist Pastry
Kee from K33 Kitchen has produced an easy-peasy vegan chocolate twist pastry recipe. With just a few simple ingredients and less than 20 minutes of active prep time, you can have a plateful of homemade pastries that will satisfy your sweet tooth. And because they're made with healthy, plant-based ingredients, you can feel good about indulging in one... or two... or three.
Vegan Olive and Artichoke Tart
I was excited to see this vegan olive and artichoke tart from Green Evi. I love olives and artichokes, so I knew this would be right up my alley. The best part is that it comes together in under 50 minutes, thanks to using pre-bought puff pastry. I can't wait to try it!
16 Vegan Puff Pastry Recipes (Sweet & Savoury)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 danishes
Description
These vegan puff pastry recipes are perfect for any occasion! Whether you’re looking for a sweet, savoury appetiser or main, we’ve got you covered.
Ingredients
Vegan Puff Pastry Danish with Jam
- 2 sheets puff pastry (26x26cm / 10.2×10.2 inches or similar, each)
- 1 cup thick custard
- 1 cup / 330g jam (whichever you like)
- 2–3 tablespoons apricot glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, place your puff pastry sheets to thaw out as per packet instructions, then set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celcius (355 degrees Fahrenheit) fan forced.
- Once the pastry has thawed enough to handle, cut each sheet of pastry into four equal parts, then score another smaller square (or rectangle) inside (about 2cm / .8inch from the edge).
- Add two tablespoons of custard into the squares and spread evenly.
- Add two tablespoons of jam on top of the custard and spread it out. Be careful to ensure the jam and custard don’t start to mix with each other.
- Place them into the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is a nice golden.
- To create a shiny, extra-sweet pastry, brush the pastry with a layer of apricot jam and put them back in the oven for a couple of minutes.
- Take the pastries out of the oven and let cool.
- Diet: Vegan
Well done Masa
I live in the UK
Am originally Serb
Abs love what I see U are doing
Keep up a good work.
We are in Easter Lent and eating fasting food
So I looked up some puff pastry recipies on google and yeah
I was attracted to your recipies ideas
I also eat gluten free so jave found some gl free puff pastry that I will use(though only as an occasional treat!)
Keep up a good work
I wish you every success!
Love Mirjana