50 of the best plant-based puff pastry recipes for vegans and anyone who is dairy-free. Snacks, lunch, dinner and sweet recipes for dessert.
50 BEST Plant-Based Puff Pastry Recipes for Vegans
I don't know about you, but I love puff pastry.
All golden brown with flaky layers, the perfect pie crust.
I learned how to make traditional puff pastry from scratch at school with my very strict and old-fashioned cookery teacher. It seemed to take hours to make.
I learned how to make traditional puff pastry from scratch at school with my very strict and old-fashioned cookery teacher. It seemed to take hours to make.
All the careful folding and then more folding.
She watched our every move like a hawk. We didn't dare make a mistake.
Although I do remember a dish hitting the floor once. I think it was an apple crumble. She was not happy!
Store-bought puff pastry sheets
These days, I buy ready-made puff pastry from the supermarket.
Mostly I buy a ready-rolled sheet of puff pastry.
It's a godsend for lazy busy mums and such good quality too.
Just take it out of the fridge a few minutes before you need it and gently unroll it.
It even comes on greaseproof paper (parchment paper) you can work on and then transfer it onto a baking tray, so you don't have to flour or grease your baking sheet to prevent it from sticking.
Such an excellent and good quality product.
There's no need to brandish your rolling pin and no need for unevenly rolled pastry.
Much neater than the homemade version, unless you are a whizz at rolling puff pastry.
Thankfully a lot of the packages of puff pastry and shortcrust pastry available in the shops and grocery stores these days is suitable for vegans.
Is puff pastry suitable for vegans?
Thankfully a lot of the packages of puff pastry and shortcrust pastry available in the shops and grocery stores these days is suitable for vegans.
From the popular brands like Jus Rol to supermarket own brands, most of them are accidentally dairy-free pastry and still buttery pastry with a flaky texture, just as good as the non-vegan pastry.
Avoid those that say all butter and check on the back for the ingredients, just to make sure it's suitable.
I buy Tesco or Jus Rol which is suitable for vegans and available in a block or ready rolled sheets of pastry.
What about shortcrust pastry, is it vegan?
Once again Jus Rol come to the rescue with vegan shortcrust pastry, which is great for making quick pasties, homemade pop tarts, fruit and savoury pies.
Shortcrust pastry is very easy to make, but it is handy to have a packet of ready-made shortcrust pastry in the fridge for quick meals.
The eagle eyed among you will spot that I've included one recipe using shortcrust pastry.
The eagle eyed among you will spot that I've included one recipe using shortcrust pastry.
It's a good one, so I decided to include it.
It could be made with puff, but wouldn't be easy to hold, so bookmark or pin it for next time you buy a block of vegan shortcrust pastry.
See if you can spot it.
1. Mushroom & Chestnut Sausage Rolls - Tinned Tomatoes
2. Cheesey Vegetable Puff Pie - Tinned Tomatoes
3. Californian Puff Pastry Appetizers - Vegan in the Freezer
49. Mixed Berry Apple Pot Pie - Fuss Free Flavours
50. Apple Strudel Puff Pastry Waffles- Vegan Heaven
If you make anything rather special with puff pastry leave a comment and share the idea with us.
Is gluten-free pastry any good?
Gluten-free puff pastry has improved so much.
A lot of my readers use it for my recipes with good results, so go ahead and use it for these recipes if you are on a gluten-free diet.
What about rough puff pastry?
Rough puff pastry is an easier version of homemade puff pastry.
There are lots of vegan recipes for this flaky pastry.
Try this easy recipe for homemade ruff puff pastry from The Comfort of My Bowl if you want to make your own.
50 of the Best Vegan Puff Pastry Recipes
I'm always playing about with new recipes using puff pastry, but I love looking for inspiration among my blogger friends too, so I've pulled together 50 of the best vegan puff pastry recipes for you to try.
From vegan wellington to vegan sausages rolls, from pies and tarts to delicious flaky pastry desserts.
All dairy-free, egg-free and vegan.
I just know you will leave inspired and will love them as much as I do.
Note: Images run from top left clockwise.
2. Cheesey Vegetable Puff Pie - Tinned Tomatoes
3. Californian Puff Pastry Appetizers - Vegan in the Freezer
4. Easy Mediterranean Tart - Tinned Tomatoes
5. Cheesey Baked Bean Pasty Puffs - Fuss Free Flavours (use vegan cheddar, I like Violife)
6. Mini Savoury Mince Pies - Tinned Tomatoes
7. Portobello Mushroom Puff Pastry Tart - Maison Cupcake (use nut milk to glaze)
8. Bombay Bites - The Veg Space
9. Carrot Bundles with Cashew Maple Spread - Vegan in the Freezer
10. Carrot & Thyme Tart - Maple Spice
11. Rosemary Mushroom Tart - Vegan Family Recipes
12. Creamy Vegetable Pot Pie - Little Miss Meat Free
11. Rosemary Mushroom Tart - Vegan Family Recipes
12. Creamy Vegetable Pot Pie - Little Miss Meat Free
13. Lemon Asparagus Tart - Vegan Family Recipes
14. Smokey Summer Tarte - Little Miss Meat Free
15. Savoury Pumpkin Tart - Vegan Family Recipes
14. Smokey Summer Tarte - Little Miss Meat Free
15. Savoury Pumpkin Tart - Vegan Family Recipes
16. Maple, Parsnip & Chestnut Wellington - The Tofu Diaries
17. Puff Pizza Pie with Pesto - Tinned Tomatoes (use dairy free mozzarella & pesto)
18. Puff Pastry with Fennel & Turnip Greens - Vegan Life Magazine
17. Puff Pizza Pie with Pesto - Tinned Tomatoes (use dairy free mozzarella & pesto)
18. Puff Pastry with Fennel & Turnip Greens - Vegan Life Magazine
19. Butternut Squash Wellington - Tinned Tomatoes
20. Mushroom, Lentil & Nut Wellington - Tinned Tomatoes
21. Butternut Squash, Red Pepper & Potato Plait - Tinned Tomatoes
20. Mushroom, Lentil & Nut Wellington - Tinned Tomatoes
21. Butternut Squash, Red Pepper & Potato Plait - Tinned Tomatoes
22. Spicy Lentil Sausage Rolls - Tinned Tomatoes
23. Spicy Tattie Puffs - Tinned Tomatoes
24. Spicy Chickpea Sausage Rolls - The Vegan Lunchbox
25. Garlic Mushroom & Spinach Tart - Tinned Tomatoes
26. Shallot Puff Pastry Crown - Tinned Tomatoes
27. Carrot & Chive Tart - Tinned Tomatoes
28. Asparagus Tart with Cheese Sauce - Tinned Tomatoes
29. Falafel Onion Pies - The Vegan Lunchbox
30. Spinach & Onion Puff Tart - Tinned Tomatoes
31. Pesto Cheese Swirls - Tinned Tomatoes
32. Mini Tomato Bites - The Vegan Lunchbox
33. Rumbledethump Pies - Tinned Tomatoes
34. Pizza Swirls - The Vegan Lunchbox
35. Layered Burger Pies - Tinned Tomatoes
36. Vegan Haggis Pasties - Tinned Tomatoes
37. Curried Vegetable Pasties - The Vegan Lunchbox
38. Chickpea & Vegetable Hand Pies - Tinned Tomatoes
39. Pizza Twists - Tinned Tomatoes
40. Apple Crumble Danish Pastries - The Vegan Lunchbox
41. Custard Berry Pastries - Tinned Tomatoes
42. Easy Danish Pastries made with Puff Pastry - The Vegan Lunchbox
43. Biscoff & Chocolate Pastry Swirls - The Vegan Lunchbox
46. Easy Jam & Coconut Pastries - Tinned Tomatoes
47. Caramelised Puff Pastry Biscuits (cookies) - Franglais Kitchen
48. Mother's Chocolate Strudel - Vegan in the Freezer
47. Caramelised Puff Pastry Biscuits (cookies) - Franglais Kitchen
48. Mother's Chocolate Strudel - Vegan in the Freezer
49. Mixed Berry Apple Pot Pie - Fuss Free Flavours
50. Apple Strudel Puff Pastry Waffles- Vegan Heaven
I hope you are leaving inspired and the next time you look in the fridge at a block or roll of puff pastry, you'll know just what to make with it.
These look so good! I've never cooked with puff pastry before but I always want to especially around the holidays! I'm pinning for later!
ReplyDeleteOh good, enjoy them :)
DeleteSome really lovely ideas there Jac, need to bookmark lots of these. The first time I did 'Veganuary' I didn't realise shop-bought puff pastry was vegan until the last few days of the month, and it was such a revelation! Thanks for including my Bombay Potato Bites.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a good ingredient. I didn't realise until Graham became vegan either.
DeleteThese look delish! As a new vegan, I'm always looking for inspiration so thanks. x
ReplyDeleteI hope it inspires you!
DeleteI'm intrigued as to how puff pastry can be vegan? Isn't there butter in it? Admittedly I've never perused the ingredients on ready mad stuff. Great selection of ideas whether you're vegan on not.
ReplyDeleteSame as flapjacks Claire. Have a look next time you pick up a packet of jus-rol. Only homemade tends to have butter in it and yes fab recipes.
DeleteThis is a great post and a big reminder to myself to get some puff pastry next time i'm at the shops. I haven't used it over the summer much at all, but it's such a staple for quick term-time after-school suppers and desserts. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great standby. So many options and no one ever says no.
DeleteO what a lovely round-up! I'm still in need of a gluten-free/vegan puff pastry here in the states!
ReplyDeleteWell hopefully you will find one, it's a right faff to make yourself.
DeleteGreat roundup - I had no idea most commercial puff pastry was vegan! I always assumed it was similar to homemade.
ReplyDeleteNo although it's gorgeous stuff.
DeleteWhat a great selection of recipes! I have a love/hate relationship with these kinds of posts...I love that the recipes are all collected in one place and that they're all so delicious looking and sounding....I hate that I know I'll never get around to trying them all and so I can't decide where to start! 😉
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean, it's quite a collection and hard to know what to try first.
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ReplyDeleteI love all these lovely recipe ideas. I cheat too and use the ready rolled type.
I'm glad to hear it Nayna :)
DeleteALL of these look so delicious! Hard to choose what to make. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI dont know about you but i now really appreciate those strict teachers I had growing up! These look so fun! Cant wait to try a couple of these recipes!! Love your post!
ReplyDeletePuff pastry is one of my favorites for dessert, unfortunately it's hard to find prepared vegan puff pastry in my area. Everything has butter. All of these recipes are making me drool!
ReplyDeleteI looove puff pastry - a veggie puff tart is such an easy dinner. I'm intrigued by the puff pastry waffles - what a good idea!!
ReplyDeleteLove love LOVE puff pastry and haven't had it for ages. The portobello one looks rather good!
ReplyDeleteSo many ideas! Not sure where to start! I have lots of puff pastry to use, so I'm excited to see this post.
ReplyDeleteI'm on an absolute beginner level when it comes to pastries (not that I'm on any field advanced or even pro, haha). This is great to get started and see what's possible!! Thanks a bunch :-)
ReplyDeleteLoving all the options! I've never attempted making my own puff pastry but store-bought, that I can do!
ReplyDeleteI love pies but as a vegan I've not had puff pastry fir years. I'm gonna go to check out this treX and see if there any to be had in Ireland
ReplyDeleteMost puff pastry is ok for vegans. Look out for Jus Roll and supermarket own brands. EVERYONE needs puff pastry in their life.
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