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Vegan Love Letter Pastries

Delightful heart-folded pastries filled with warm strawberry jam, perfect for a cozy treat or homemade gift.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Vegan
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pastry Dough

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 0.5 cups coconut oil, solid (firm, not melted) Can be swapped for chilled vegan butter or vegetable shortening.
  • 0.25 cups powdered sugar Granulated sugar can be used, but may result in a grainier texture.
  • 0.25 teaspoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons cold water Add a splash more if needed.

Filling

  • 0.75 cups strawberry jam Choose a good-quality, not-too-runny jam.

Tools

  • 1 count Heart-shaped cookie cutter Optional — used for sealing.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
  • Add the solid coconut oil in chunks. Use a pastry cutter, two knives, or your fingertips to work it into the flour until the mixture looks crumbly with pea-sized pieces.
  • Sprinkle the cold water over the crumbs and stir with a fork until the dough just comes together. Add a tiny splash more water only if needed — the dough should be cohesive but not sticky.

Shaping

  • Lightly flour a work surface and roll the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
  • Cut the rolled dough into rectangles roughly 4 x 6 inches. Re-roll scraps once or twice if necessary.
  • Spoon about 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of strawberry jam into the center of each rectangle, leaving a border around the edges.
  • Fold each rectangle over into an envelope shape and press the edges to seal. Use the heart-shaped cookie cutter to stamp the seam shut or press the edge with a fork to crimp.

Baking

  • Arrange the pastries on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between them.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Remove from the oven and allow pastries to cool on the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

These pastries can be served warm with powdered sugar and tea. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Keyword Brunch Ideas, Heart-shaped Treats, Jam Pastries, Simple Desserts, Vegan Pastries