Name: Vegan Heart Pastries
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 70 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 240g all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons fine sugar, plus extra for topping; 220g plant-based block butter, chilled and diced small; Cold water, as needed (1-2 tablespoons); 1 jar strawberry jam (vegan-friendly); Plant-based milk for coating; Powdered sugar for garnish

Adorable Handmade Heart Treats

These Vegan Love Letter Pastries turn basic ingredients into sweet envelope-shaped goodies with heart decorations. The homemade dough needs just 4 ingredients and bakes into wonderfully flaky, golden pockets filled with tangy strawberry jam. Folded like tiny envelopes and topped with cute dough hearts, they're perfect for gifting to someone special. Though they look fancy, they're actually pretty simple to make, needing only common ingredients and easy folding methods. They taste best when fresh, offering a yummy mix of crunchy exterior and fruit filling.

By Amelia

Updated on Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:39:03 GMT

Heart-shaped vegan pastries filled with sweet flavors, perfect for sharing your love. | pinchofyummy.com

Light, crispy pastries shaped like sweet love notes add a romantic flair to your baking collection. Packed with jam and baked till they're golden brown, these plant-based goodies work great for celebrations or as a thoughtful homemade present.

I made these for my buddy's party before they got married, and I suddenly realized they're more than just sweets—they're little edible messages that bring smiles to any party.

Key Ingredients Breakdown

Plant-Based Butter: Keep it cold and use the block kind for extra flakiness.
Flour: Get the soft kind for that airy, delicate bite.
Jam: Pick thick, chunky ones so they don't run while baking.
Ice Water: This keeps everything chilly for better layers.

Making Your Love Note Pastries

First: Getting Your Dough Ready: Mix the flour with cold butter until you see small lumps. Slowly add cold water until it sticks together. Let it chill for half an hour.
Second: Cutting Your Shapes: Roll the dough really thin. Cut diamond patterns using something straight to keep them even.
Third: Putting In The Sweet Stuff: Put a tiny bit of jam right in the middle of each diamond. Don't go overboard or they'll leak.
Fourth: Creating The Letter Shape: Take two corners from opposite sides and bring them to the middle. Push down lightly to stick them. Brush some plant milk on top for a nice color.

Crispy plant-based pastry letters with soft centers and sweet filling inside. | pinchofyummy.com

These treats became my favorite for date nights after I set up a display of them at a wedding party. Everyone couldn't stop talking about how cute they looked, and they were all gone in just a few minutes!

Seasonal Twists

Fall: Go with cinnamon apple butter for that autumn feeling.
Winter: Throw a bit of warm spice into your dough mix.
Spring: Try jams with flower hints for something different.
Summer: Grab some fresh fruit preserves for bright flavor.

Pretty plant-based treats folded like love notes, perfect for date nights and parties. | pinchofyummy.com

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why does the butter need to be cold?: Cold butter makes pockets in the dough that create those flaky bits we love when it melts during baking.
→ Can I use different jam flavors?: Absolutely! Any vegan jam works great - maybe try raspberry, apricot, or berry mix for something different.
→ Why isn't my dough coming together?: Just add tiny splashes of ice water until it sticks. Too much will make your dough all sticky and tough to handle.
→ Can I make these ahead of time?: They're tastiest fresh but will keep in your fridge for about 2 days. Let them warm up before you eat them.
→ Why do you sprinkle sugar before baking?: The sugar helps the tops turn that pretty golden color and adds a nice crunch to the finished pastry.

Vegan Heart Pastries

These lovely vegan letter pastries mix crispy handmade dough with tangy strawberry jam creating a sweet snack that's great for giving.

Prep Time

45 Minutes

Cook Time

25 Minutes

Total Time

70 Minutes

By: Amelia

Category: Sweet Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 12 Servings (12 pastries)

Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free

Ingredients

→ Pastry Base

01 240g all-purpose flour

02 2 tablespoons fine sugar, plus extra for topping

03 220g plant-based block butter, chilled and diced small

04 Cold water, as needed (1-2 tablespoons)

→ Filling and Topping

05 1 jar strawberry jam (vegan-friendly)

06 Plant-based milk for coating

07 Powdered sugar for garnish

Instructions

Step 01

Mix flour and sugar in a bowl. Add the cold plant butter chunks and blend until you get a sandy texture. You can work it with your hands or use a blender.

Step 02

Slowly pour cold water, just half a spoon at once, until the mix sticks together. You want it smooth but slightly tacky.

Step 03

Cover the dough with baking paper and stick it in the fridge for 30 minutes to get firm.

Step 04

Heat your oven to 170°C with fan. Put baking paper on two trays.

Step 05

Flatten dough between floured baking sheets into a big rectangle. Slice into diamond shapes about 10cm each. Make hearts from leftover dough.

Step 06

Drop strawberry jam in the middle of each diamond. Pull three corners (two sides and bottom) toward the center like you're folding a letter. Push down to close. Brush with plant milk and place heart cutouts on top.

Step 07

Scatter sugar on top and bake for 20-25 minutes until they turn golden. Let them cool and crisp before adding powdered sugar.

Notes

Tastes best fresh or within 48 hours

Keep in the fridge but warm up before eating

Try adding a simple sugar drizzle if you want

Tools You'll Need

Dough roller

Heart cutter

Cookie sheets

Baking paper

Blender (if you want)

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.

Has wheat in the flour