Description
Passion blooms in these vegan love letter pastries, crafted with delicate layers of love and plant-based charm. Romantic bakers will adore this heartfelt dessert that whispers sweet nothings with each tender, crumbly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry Base:
- 1 package vegan puff pastry
Filling Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) almond milk
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375°F (190°C) and positioning a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal pastry performance.
- Transform the puff pastry sheet into a delicate canvas by rolling it out on a flour-dusted surface, creating thin rectangles approximately 4×6 inches using a precise cutting tool.
- Craft a luxurious almond cream filling by blending almond flour, powdered sugar, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and almond milk into a silky, uniform mixture.
- Construct each pastry envelope by carefully spreading the almond cream across the pastry rectangle’s center, then adding a vibrant dollop of raspberry jam within the cream’s embrace.
- Gently fold the pastry edges over the filling, meticulously pinching the corners to seal the delicate package, creating an elegant letter-like shape.
- Transfer the assembled pastries onto the prepared baking sheet, allowing them to transform in the heated oven for 15-20 minutes until they achieve a golden, puffy perfection.
- Remove from the oven and let the pastries cool momentarily, then gracefully dust with a light veil of powdered sugar, enhancing their visual and gustatory appeal.
- Present the love letter pastries either warm or at room temperature, inviting your special someone to indulge in this sweet, heartfelt creation.
Notes
- Choose cold, firm puff pastry straight from the refrigerator to ensure crisp, flaky layers that hold their shape during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional puff pastry with gluten-free puff pastry made from alternative flour blends like rice or almond flour.
- Create flavor variations by replacing raspberry jam with other fruit preserves like strawberry, blueberry, or apricot for diverse taste experiences.
- Enhance the almond cream filling by adding a pinch of ground cinnamon or cardamom to introduce subtle warmth and complexity to the pastry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg