There’s very little that doesn’t taste good when wrapped in pastry: there’s shortcrust, phyllo, choux, and, of course, a good puff pastry. While you can make puff pastry from scratch, it’s labor-intensive, so many people buy it pre-made.
Many of the recipes below use pre-made puff pastry, which is traditionally made with butter, so be sure to check if the butter is plant-based.
Once you have everything you need, it’s time to whip up one of OGP’s 15 pie crust recipes. From braided, straw, and strudel pies to tarts, Wellingtons, and hand pies, there’s a whole host of sweet and savory treats to choose from.
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1. Peach passion fruit pie crust
Source: Peach passion fruit pie crust
These Peach Passionfruit Puff Pastry Braids by Petra Vogel are ready in under 30 minutes and require just two ingredients. Flaky puff pastry filled with fruit yogurt is a sweet and tart dessert that’s sure to please everyone.
2. One-ingredient mini puff pastry croissants
Source: Mini Puff Pastry Croissants Made with One Ingredient
Puff pastry is a versatile and essential ingredient in the kitchen, as it complements both sweet and savory dishes perfectly. These one-ingredient mini puff pastry croissants by Petra Vogel are super easy to make.
3. Turkish Rice Pilaf Hand Pies
Source: Turkish Rice Pilaf Hand Pies
Turkish pilaf is made by simmering rice in rich mushroom broth and aromatic spices inside a puff pastry hand pie filling. These Turkish Pilaf Stuffed Hand Pies by Nicole Harju are the perfect quick dinner.
Four. isArc Chocolate Strudel with Toasted Nuts
Source: Dark Chocolate Strudel with Toasted Nuts
What’s great about this Dark Chocolate Strudel with Toasted Nuts by Gabrielle St. Clair is everything: it’s quick and easy to make, requires minimal ingredients, can be made in large quantities, is full of chocolate and toasted nuts, perfect for any season and the perfect brunch treat, can be made in large quantities, or can be made ahead by baking the whole thing and slicing it later.
5. Hazelnut Christmas tree
Source: Hazelnut Christmas Tree
The perfect sweet treat for any Christmas celebration. This Hazelnut Christmas Tree by Kirsten Kaminski is incredibly easy to make and the perfect dessert to snack on after a decadent meal. Filled with a homemade vegan chocolate hazelnut spread, this delicious treat is sure to bring a smile to your guests’ faces.
6. Leek tart
Picture from Leek Tart
Short on time and have people over for the holidays? Want to serve up an elegant homemade dish? This Leek Tart by Julie Zimmer is not only beautiful to look at, but it’s also easy to make using store-bought puff pastry. Plus, it’s delicious!
7. Plant-based Veggie Wellington
Source: Plant-Based Veggie Wellington
Sure, it takes a little time and is a little messy, but the look of a classic Wellington with a pink center filled with mushroom pâté and flaky, buttery puff pastry is worth the effort. This plant-based Vegetable Wellington by Amy Ryan would make a stunning centerpiece.
8. Vegan Chicken and Mushroom Bake
Source: Vegan Chicken & Mushroom Bake
This vegan chicken and mushroom bake by Stephanie Davis is amazing. It will impress vegans and non-vegans alike. It’s perfect for parties and get-togethers! The puff pastry makes it look so easy yet so fancy! Rich in flavor and a crispy, soft texture. What more could you want?
9. Deep Dish Spinach Phyllo Pie
Source: Deep Dish Spinach Phyllo Pie
It takes a little effort, but it’s worth it. And it’s so tasty! Lisa Dawn Angerame’s recipe for Deep Dish Spinach Phyllo Pie calls for 2 pounds (907g) of fresh baby spinach, which seems like a lot, but it wilts quite a bit. I also use the whole family of alliums – onion, garlic, scallions, shallots, leeks, chives – because each adds their own unique flavor. I use lots of dill, mint, and parsley for herbal freshness, artichoke hearts for tartness, and almond feta for texture.
10. Simple Wellington
Source: Simple Wellington
This simple Wellington by Natasa Christofidou is so easy to make and all the ingredients are affordable, last a long time and taste delicious.
11. Mushroom Wellington
Source: Mushroom Wellington
This Mushroom Wellington by Jillian Harris and Tori Weathers is nutritious, filling, tasty and deliciously satisfying, plant-based or not. Make it at your next party and wow your guests. What’s more, the filling can be prepared the day before – it’s near perfect.
12. Smoked tofu pie
Source: Smoked Tofu Pie Dough
Tofu in puff pastry? Yes, that’s right! This Smoked Tofu Puff Pastry by Petra Vogel is a great anytime meal or snack that’s easy to make with just a few ingredients.
13. Puff pastry straws
Source: Puff Pastry Straws
These puff pastry straws by Petra Vogel are super easy to make and super delicious, you have to try them!
14. Puff pastry stuffed with chorizo and peppers
Source: Puff pastry stuffed with chorizo and peppers
Check out Yana Chistyakova’s Chorizo and Pepper Stuffed Puff Pastry. It starts with housemade chorizo, a blend of plant protein and seitan, giving it the perfect balance of crumbly and chewy. It’s stuffed into a puff pastry along with sautéed peppers and onions, and then wrapped in a sheet of puff pastry. The pastry is then baked until crisp, flaky and golden brown, while the filling is still warm.
15. Puff pastry sausage rolls
Source: Puff pastry sausage rolls
These are the best vegan sausage rolls I’ve ever had. Nikki Stokes’ Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls start by making crumbly almond feta, which is then mixed with fragrant onions, walnuts, oats and herbs and rolled into puff pastry. They’re crispy and flaky and freeze well, so make a big batch and freeze them for later.
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