Pastry - Vegan

Vegan pastry is a celebration of plant-based innovation, proving you don’t need butter or eggs to achieve flaky, golden results. By mastering the use of high-quality fats like coconut oil or vegan butters and utilizing ingenious binders like flax-eggs or aquafaba, we can recreate the classics with incredible precision.

From buttery croissants to tender shortcrust, this guide explores the chemistry of vegan baking. Let’s create indulgent, ethical treats that everyone can enjoy.

Vegan Arretjes Cake

Arretjescake is a traditional Dutch "no-bake" cake that originated in the early 20th century. Traditionally, the cake is a dense, cold suspension of butter, sugar, cocoa, and biscuits, bound together by raw eggs. In this modified recipe, the raw eggs are replaced with a mixture of water and custard powder. This method not only makes the dish suitable for a vegan diet (provided plant-based butter and biscuits are used) but also eliminates food safety concerns regarding the co

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Dec 10, 20253 min read

Sweet Vegan Banana Waffles

Tired of vegan waffle recipes that rely on milk replacements and complicated ingredient lists? These vegan banana waffles take a simpler and far more flavorful approach. By using ripe bananas as the base, this recipe naturally replaces eggs and milk while adding sweetness and moisture at the same time. The result is a batch of waffles that is fluffy, aromatic, and easy to make, without sacrificing texture or taste. Whether you serve them for a relaxed weekend breakfast or as

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Nov 15, 20254 min read

Classic vegan apple pie with crisp crust and apple filling, egg-free and dairy-free

Vegan Apple Pie Without Eggs or Milk

Ever tried recreating Grandma’s apple pie without eggs or milk, yet still keeping that unmistakable sense of comfort and nostalgia? That’s exactly what this vegan apple pie sets out to do. Instead of relying on eggs or dairy substitutes, this recipe focuses on classic ingredients and familiar techniques to deliver a pie that feels traditional, warm, and deeply satisfying. This vegan apple pie is simple to prepare, rich in flavor, and accessible without using hard‑to‑find egg

James

Sep 22, 20253 min read