10 Plant-Based Pastries to Delight Your Holiday Party – One Green Planet

Many of us have our preferred or traditional go-to dessert for holiday dinners.  But, if this year you are looking to try something a little bit different but still festive, there are tons of recipes for indulgent pastries that will still have you feeling in the spirit of things.

Here are a few recipes for sweet pastries that will go over a treat at a holiday buffet or party.  Many of them are individual servings while others are a ‘take-a-slice’ kind of affair.  So long as they are either chocolaty, deeply fruity, or a little naughty (or all of the above) then you can’t go wrong, right? Your guests will be sure to find enough room for one or two of these pretty party pastries.

1.  Mille Feuille with Homemade Custard

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This Mille Feuille with Homemade Custard by Philipp Ertl is absolutely stunning.  You can create your own work of art and dazzle your guests with this architecturally magnificent French pastry. You will be cutting up puff pastry, making your own custard from scratch and compiling the whole thing into a perfect dessert to serve this holiday.

2.  Chocolate Pecan Pie

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You can’t go far wrong if you serve a pecan pie at a holiday gathering, and you will certainly be popular if you serve this Chocolate Pecan Pie by Clémence Moulaert.  This pie is also secretly protein-rich thanks to tofu, so is perfect in case someone didn’t get their fill of tofurkey!

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3.  Chocolate Coconut Cream Puffs

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Imagine these piled high on a platter at a holiday party.  They will be gone in seconds.  These Chocolate Coconut Cream Puffs by Katie Koteen look amazing and are just the right little bite-sized treats to enjoy after a full meal.  They are rich, creamy, and as fluffy as freshly fallen snow!

4.  Mini Strawberry Rhubarb Pies

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These Mini Strawberry Rhubarb Pies by Nicole Dunai will make wonderful single-serve pies at your gathering.  If you have had it up to here with chocolate then these tart and fruity little pies will be just the antidote.  Instead of hearts, you could cut out more festive shapes, such as stars or little trees.

5.  Easy Mince Pies

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Here is a vegan and gluten-free take on the great British holiday dessert, the mighty mince pie.  As the name suggests, these Easy Mince Pies by Holly Jade are simple to make and are individual show stoppers. The pastry is gluten-free and made with just three ingredients, while the mincemeat filling is a wonderful homemade mix of fruit, nuts, and spices.

6.  Chocolate Tahini Rolls

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These are fantastic one-bite wonders for your holiday party. Have a go at making these Chocolate Tahini Rolls by Maya Sozer to share, or just for yourself! They are rich, decadent, and are made with good, clean, and simple ingredients.  Walnuts and pecans give them an even more festive flair.

7.  Sweet Cherry Tarts

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When you are all ‘chocolated-out’ and looking for something sweet yet fruity, these Sweet Cherry Tarts by Wendy Irene might just do the trick.  Everyone loves little single serves treats, and these will please everyone as they are gluten-free and vegan.  Why not dollop a little whipped cream on top if you feel the need for more festivity and frivolity.

8.  Spiced Peach Tart With Citrus Cream and Salted Caramel

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When all of your oven space is occupied, this no-bake holiday pie recipe is ideal. This Spiced Peach Tart With Citrus Cream and Salted Caramel by Tiana Haines is rich, spicy and fruity, and just gorgeous.  The sweet fresh peaches work beautifully with the rich, salted caramel sauce.  Lots of good, clean ingredients make up this delicious work of art.

9.  Mini Cherry Cheesecake Cups

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Here is another great recipe for bite-sized treats.  These Mini Cherry Cheesecake Cups by Emilie Heck are just perfect for holiday buffets or potlucks. A light and crisp filo pastry surrounds a vegan cream cheese filling that is topped with rich and fruity homemade maraschino cherries.  These will not be on the plate for long.

10.  Hazelnut Christmas Tree

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Now, here’s a lovely one to share.  Have a try at making this Hazelnut Christmas Tree by Kirsten Kaminski this holiday. You just need to whip up some homemade hazelnut chocolate spread and roll out some puff pastry, and you can create this beautiful edible masterpiece to share with your friends and family.

Get the Blessed Christmas Cookbook!

The ultimate Christmas cookbook is here! Blessed: Plant-based recipes for the most magical Christmas Ever contains the perfect recipes for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, Christmas morning, and scrumptious leftovers. From holiday classics like pineapple-baked ‘ham’, holiday loaves, and chocolate yule logs, to new flavors like saffron risotto, tropical Christmas fruit cake, and Tahini-Roasted Cauliflower With Lemony Herb Oil. This magical cookbook offers everything you need to create a stunning holiday spread!