Vegan Almond Pastry

Indulge in the flaky, nutty goodness of this Vegan Almond Pastry, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite that's as elegant as it is delicious. Made with a buttery, homemade pastry dough and filled with a rich almond-meal mixture flavored with vanilla and brightened by a hint of lemon zest, these pastries are irresistible from the first bite. Topped with sliced almonds and a dusting of powdered sugar, they bake to golden perfection in just 25 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a special treat alongside coffee or tea, this recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet and nutty flavors. Easy to make and completely dairy-free, this crowd-pleaser proves that vegan baking can be both simple and indulgent!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 grams all-purpose flour
• 150 grams vegan butter
• 60 milliliters cold water
• 50 grams sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 120 grams almond meal
• 30 milliliters almond milk
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoons lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 30 grams sliced almonds

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and salt together.

Step 2

Cut the vegan butter into small cubes and add them to the flour mixture.

Step 3

Using a pastry cutter or fork, blend the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Gradually stir in the cold water, adding just enough to form a dough.

Step 5

Knead the dough gently on a floured surface and shape it into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, combine the almond meal, sugar, almond milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to make the almond filling.

Step 7

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 8

Roll the chilled dough out into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface, about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 9

Spread the almond filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 10

Roll the dough up tightly from one edge to create a log shape.

Step 11

Slice the log into 1-inch thick pieces and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 12

Brush the tops with almond milk and sprinkle with sliced almonds.

Step 13

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown.

Step 14

Let the pastries cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.

Step 15

Serve warm or at room temperature for a delicious vegan treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(715.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3144.7

Total Fat 195.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2169.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 290.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.0g	0%
Total Sugars 73.1g
Protein 57.8g	0%

Vitamin D 9.9IU	0%
Calcium 439.7mg	0%
Iron 17.1mg	0%
Potassium 1382.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.8%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 36.8%