Baking

Vegan alternative to puff pastry

Short answer

Vegetable-fat puff pastry (most supermarket blocks are already vegan) is the best all-round replacement for puff pastrytarts, pies, sausage rolls. 1:1.

Why puff pastry isn't vegan

Usually laminated with butter.

Best vegan substitutes

SubstituteBest for
Vegetable-fat puff pastry (most supermarket blocks are already vegan)Tarts, pies, sausage rolls
Vegan block butter rough-puffHomemade

Conversion ratio

1:1.

Pro tip

Check the ready-rolled sheets: the standard frozen block is nearly always vegan while the 'all-butter' version isn't.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best vegan alternative to puff pastry?
Vegetable-fat puff pastry (most supermarket blocks are already vegan) is the closest all-round swap — tarts, pies, sausage rolls. 1:1.
Why isn't puff pastry vegan?
Usually laminated with butter.
How much do I use instead of puff pastry?
1:1.
Any tips for getting it right?
Check the ready-rolled sheets: the standard frozen block is nearly always vegan while the 'all-butter' version isn't.

Not sure if a product contains puff pastry?

Scan any barcode with VeggieOS for an instant vegan verdict and better swaps — 100% free, no paid plans.

Try VeggieOS free — no paid plans

More baking swaps

Keep going