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    15 Easy Vegan Puff Pastry Dessert Recipes to Try!

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    Hey dessert fans! It's time to make some yummy vegan desserts with puff pastry. All these recipes are simple and delicious! Scroll on to be inspired...

    A variety of puff pastry tarts and danishes "15 Vegan Puff Pastry Desserts".

    Don't you just love the convenience of store-bought puff pastry!

    Traditional puff pastry often contains butter.

    But there's quite a few accidentally vegan options available such as Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry, or Jus Rol Chilled Puff Pastry Sheets. There are even some vegan and gluten-free options, such as Schar Gluten-Free Puff Pastry Dough.

    We've gathered together 15 fab ideas for vegan sweet treats you can make with puff pastry! Enjoy...

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    Tarts

    One of the easiest things you can make with a sheet of puff pastry is a tart. Here are five great ideas for you to try:

    A slice of apple tart on a white plate with a fork.

    Vegan Puff Pastry Apple Tart

    You only need 5 ingredients to create this amazing apple tart! A great fall dessert for sharing.
    At a glance: Buttery, tender, rustic
    Effort: Low
    Time: 45 minutes
    Recipe by: vegandessertideas.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Pear and Chocolate Tart

    Pear and Chocolate Tart

    Pears and chocolate go together brilliantly in this simple tart. The ganache filling is easy to make with vegan chocolate and coconut milk.
    At a glance: Rich, juicy, simple
    Diet*: Gluten-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 1 hour
    Recipe by: gohealthywithbea.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A rectangular tart covered in peaches and blueberries.

    Peaches and Cream Puff Pastry Tart

    This simple tart is perfect for summer. Made with store-bought puff pastry, peaches, blueberries, and vegan cream cheese.
    At a glance: Summery, juicy, simple
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Recipe by: rainbowplantlife.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A tarte tatin on a circular cooling rack.

    Vegan Tarte Tatin

    This stunning dessert features tender apples in a rich caramel sauce, baked beneath a layer of homemade vegan puff pastry.
    At a glance: Classic, elegant, buttery
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Recipe by: www.fromthecomfortofmybowl.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Four puff pastry tarts covered in a variety of fruits.

    Mini Vegan Fruit Tarts With Puff Pastry

    These mini vegan fruit tarts are so pretty and perfect for parties. Great for using up a variety of fruits.
    At a glance: Fruity, fun, individual
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 35 minutes
    Recipe by: www.worldofvegan.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

    Frozen puff pastry tips

    • Vegan puff pastry is a great staple to have in the freezer.
    • Thaw following the package instructions, or at room temperature for around 40 minutes or in the fridge for about 4 hours.
    • Don't try to unfold or unroll it too soon, as it can crack or tear.

    Pastries and danishes

    Flaky puff pastry is perfect for making a variety of vegan danishes and other sweet treats. Try these yummy recipes:

    Apple turnovers on a plate.

    Vegan Apple Turnovers

    These puffy pastry turnovers are filled with a scrumptious vegan apple pie filling.
    At a glance: Cinnamony, flaky, delicious
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 40 minutes
    Recipe by: veganonboard.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A bowl full of cinnamon swirls.

    Cinnamon Puff Pastry Swirls

    These puff pastry cinnamon swirls are the easiest alternative to baking a batch of vegan cinnamon rolls! Super tasty and quick to make.
    At a glance: Buttery, comforting, crispy
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 28 minutes
    Recipe by: tyberrymuch.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Hands breaking apart a puff pastry filled with plums.

    Plum Pastry Recipe

    These vegan puff pastries are perfect for plum season!
    At a glance: Juicy, simple, tasty
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 35 minutes
    Recipe by: www.amummytoo.co.uk
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A mini pumpkin pie pastry on a wooden disc.

    Puff Pastry Pumpkin Pie Cups

    These adorable pumpkin pie cups are a breeze to make. Just 6 ingredients is all you need to make this yummy vegan Thanksgiving or fall dessert.
    At a glance: Easy, spiced, bitesize
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 30 minutes
    Recipe by: www.frieddandelions.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A stack of three danishes.

    Vegan Pumpkin Pie Cream Cheese Danish

    These flaky danishes are so delicious for fall. Filled with a swirl of pumpkin pie filling and vegan cream cheese.
    At a glance: Tangy, spiced, flaky
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 33 minutes
    Recipe by: tyberrymuch.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Three chocolate and biscoff swirls on a plate.

    Biscoff & Chocolate Pastry Swirls

    These yummy pastry swirls are filled with dark chocolate and Biscoff spread (cookie butter). A delicious vegan treat!
    At a glance: Bitesize, crunchy, lightly spiced
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 30 minutes
    Recipe by: theveganlunchbox.co.uk
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Round pastries on a plate.

    Vegan Pastelitos de Guayaba

    These pastries are filled with guava jelly and are a dessert popular in bakeries all over Latin America! Easy to adapt and make with any jelly you have at home.
    At a glance: Fruity, flaky, simple
    Effort: Low
    Time: 30 minutes
    Recipe by: www.frieddandelions.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

    How do you get a nice golden brown finish to your puff pastry without using egg?

    My favorite vegan egg wash alternative is a mixture of 2 teaspoons soy milk and 1 teaspoon maple syrup. Simply brush this mix on top of the pastry before baking.

    More ideas

    Here's 3 more awesome vegan puff pastry recipes you should try!

    A cookie tin full of palmiers.

    Cinnamon Palmiers

    Inspired by the famous French puff pastry biscuit, these crisp cookies are easy and fun.
    At a glance: Crunchy, nutty, pretty
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 25 minutes
    Recipe by: veganonboard.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A round puff pastry cake with a swirl design on top.

    Vegan Galette des Rois (King Cake)

    This French pastry is typically enjoyed on January 6th, but it's delicious at any time of year! Two flaky layers of pastry, with a delicious almond filling.
    At a glance: Nutty, rich, flaky
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 1 hour 30 minutes + chilling
    Recipe by: www.fromthecomfortofmybowl.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A slice of strudel on a plate.

    Puff Pastry Apple Cranberry Strudel

    This cozy dessert is fruity and delicious. It is made with homemade cashew cream and frozen puff pastry.
    At a glance: Festive, tender, cinnamony
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Recipe by: veggiefunkitchen.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

    We hope you enjoyed these yummy puff pastry recipes!

    For more easy recipe inspiration ➞ Read this next: 35+ No-Bake Vegan Desserts (Easy & Quick Recipes!)

    * Diet disclaimer: Diet information is included as a helpful guide, but can't be guaranteed, especially as external websites may update their recipes. If you are catering for allergies, take care to double-check the recipe and your ingredients.

    Now it's time to share your ideas...

    Tell us what your favorite vegan puff pastry desserts are in the comments! Vicky x

    Vicky, a chick wearing a chef's hat and holding a spoon.

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