Description
Romantic Paris-inspired vegan love letter pastries blend delicate almond cream with flaky puff pastry. Sweet layers of passion unfold in each elegant bite, promising culinary romance you’ll savor with Mediterranean charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet vegan puff pastry (thawed)
- ¼ cup (60 grams) strawberry jam
- ¼ cup (60 grams) raspberry jam
- ¼ cup (60 grams) vegan chocolate spread
- 1 tbsp plant-based milk
- 2 tbsps powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp vegan sprinkles
- 1 tbsp sanding sugar
- 2–3 thin slices strawberries
- 2–3 thin slices raspberries
Instructions
- Workspace Preparation: Arrange clean workspace and bring pastry to room temperature. Lightly dust surface with flour for seamless handling.
- Pastry Shaping: Roll out puff pastry to uniform thickness. Slice into precise rectangular shapes, ensuring consistent dimensions for elegant presentation.
- Filling Technique: Strategically place jam or chocolate spread at pastry center. Carefully fold long edges toward center, creating elegant envelope-like configuration.
- Sealing Method: Overlap pastry edges, using water to secure delicate seams. Press gently to maintain structural integrity without compressing.
- Oven Preparation: Position oven rack in middle position. Preheat to 375F (190C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal heat distribution.
- Finishing and Baking: Brush pastry surface with plant-based milk for golden sheen. Arrange love letters on prepared baking sheet, allowing spacing between pastries.
- Transformation Stage: Bake until pastries puff and turn golden brown, approximately 15-18 minutes. Monitor color and texture closely to prevent overcooking.
- Cooling and Decoration: Remove from oven and let cool briefly. Embellish with powdered sugar, sprinkles, or fresh fruit slices for visual appeal.
- Serving Suggestion: Present love letters warm or at room temperature. Invite guests to experience the delicate, flaky texture and indulgent filling.
Notes
- Choose High-Quality Pastry: Select premium vegan puff pastry with minimal ingredients for the most authentic, flaky texture.
- Control Filling Quantity: Use a precise amount of filling (about 1 tablespoon) to prevent leakage and ensure clean, neat pastry edges during baking.
- Manage Moisture Carefully: Pat jam or chocolate spread dry to reduce excess liquid that might compromise pastry crispness and structural integrity.
- Temperature Matters: Allow puff pastry to soften at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before handling to prevent cracking and ensure smooth folding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg