Description
Homemade vegan pumpkin butter pop-tarts combine seasonal warmth with nostalgic comfort. Flaky pastry and spiced filling invite bakers to craft a delightful autumn treat that brings sweet memories to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (710 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (170 g) cold plant-based butter, cubed
- ½ cup (120 ml) pumpkin butter
- ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
- 3 tbsps raw cane sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 ½ tbsps maple syrup
- 6–10 tbsps ice cold water
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tbsp almond milk
Instructions
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Pulse flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor until uniformly combined.
- Butter Integration: Add cold butter to the dry mixture, processing until it forms coarse, irregular crumbs.
- Dough Formation: Gradually introduce ice water while pulsing, allowing the mixture to transform into a cohesive dough.
- Dough Preparation: Divide the dough into two portions, encase in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes to set.
- Pastry Shaping: Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface, cutting into precise rectangular shapes, then briefly refrigerate to maintain crisp edges.
- Filling Assembly: Spread pumpkin butter across half the dough rectangles, leaving a small perimeter, then brush coconut oil along the edges.
- Sealing and Crimping: Layer the remaining dough rectangles on top, press edges with a fork to create a decorative seal, ensuring a tight closure.
- Pre-Baking Chill: Refrigerate the assembled pop-tarts for 20 minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Baking Process: Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake until the pastries achieve a golden, crisp exterior, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Finishing Touch: Cool completely on a wire rack, then embellish with a generous maple icing drizzle.
Notes
- Chill Ingredients: Keep butter and water ice-cold to achieve a flaky, tender pastry texture that melts in your mouth.
- Handle Dough Minimally: Avoid overworking the mixture to prevent tough, dense pop-tarts; gentle touches create the most delicate crust.
- Maintain Cold Temperature: Refrigerate dough and cut pastry between steps to preserve sharp edges and prevent butter from melting.
- Seal Edges Carefully: Press fork edges firmly and evenly to create a tight seal that prevents filling from leaking during baking.
- Prep Time: 70 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg