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Vegan Pizza Pockets — Just 4 Ingredients!

May 12, 2017 By Sarah 10 Comments

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These quick and easy homemade vegan pizza pockets are so much better than anything you’d find in the frozen food section!

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Vegan Pizza Pockets

I am SO excited to share my new Vegan Pizza Pockets recipe with all of you today!  This idea has been swirling around in my head ever since I made my pastelitos this past winter.  (Yes, recipes swirl around in my head….always!)  So today is the day!!!  Bonus: sweet David was my sous chef on these, and I’ve got a video for you!  He is too cute—I know I’m biased, but oh my goodness—you’re going to love him!  Somedays I wonder if I should just hand him the reigns to the blog….this kid!  Be sure to catch him in the video at the 46 second mark when he goes level 100 vegan and eats cold Daiya cheese.  Whoa.

Close up of vegan pizza pockets with a bite taken out

Better than the ones in the freezer section!

Back to the Vegan Pizza Pockets!  When I was in college I regularly ate entire boxes of those frozen little pizza bites.  They were so terrible, yet so delicious.  Especially at 1am.  I’ve kept my eyes open for a vegan version, but I’ve never come across them at any of my local stores.  Do they even exist?

vegan pizza pockets with pizza sauce and cheese in the background

Snack Time!

Well, no worries!  Vegan Pizza Pockets could not be simpler to make—they come together with 4 store bought ingredients plus a little aquafaba (you know, the famous bean juice leftover from a can of beans).  I mean, does it get any easier than that?  Nope!  Plus you can control the ingredients.  Puff pastry + pizza sauce + vegan cheese + vegan pepperoni = pizza pocket happiness!

close up of plate of vegan pizza pockets on a white plate with a red napkin in the background

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vegan pizza pockets bite with pizza sauce and dairy free cheese in the background

Pie Crimper!

Because everyone always asks— “where did you get that little pie cutter tool?”  The little pie crimper gadget used in the video can be purchased here!

Family Approved!

These were such a huge hit with my family!  I served them up for dinner with a salad and honestly—we could have all eaten about twice what we had.  The boys inhaled them—such a great little snack to serve them after school!  And of course, they’re really easy to make with your kids too!  Set up a filling bar and allow them to customize their pizza pockets—olives, cheese, veggie sausage or pepperoni!  They’ll love them! Leave a note in the comments below and let me know how they go!

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Vegan Pizza Pockets

These quick and easy homemade vegan pizza pockets are so much better than anything you'd find in the frozen food section!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: vegan
Servings: 12 pizza pockets
Author: Sarah De la Cruz

Ingredients

  • 1 package frozen puff pastry thawed in fridge overnight*
  • 1 jar pizza sauce
  • 1 package vegan cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons aquafaba liquid reserved from a can of beans

Optional fillings:

  • vegan pepperoni
  • vegan sausage
  • olives
  • veggies

Instructions

  • Allow puff pastry to thaw (you can move it from your freezer to refrigerator to allow it to thaw overnight).
  • Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • On a clean floured surface roll out one sheet of puff pastry slightly.
  • Cut the puff pastry into 12 rounds using a cookie cutter (optionally you can cut it into squares)
  • Place each round onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Top each piece of puff pastry with a small dollop of pizza sauce—about 1 - 2 teaspoons.
  • Top with cheese, and fillings. Add 1/2 teaspoon more of pizza sauce on top of the fillings.
  • Repeat steps 3 and 4 with the second sheet of puff pastry.
  • Using a pastry brush, brush the edges of the puff pastry rounds that have the filling on them with a bit of aquafaba, one at a time.
  • Carefully stretch each piece of reserved puff pastry a tiny bit and place on top of the topped/filled pieces on the tray.
  • Crimp the edges, either using the tool shown in the video or with a fork. Be sure to go all the way around to prevent the filling from oozing out.Top each one with a new round of puff pastry. Crimp the edges closed using a fork.
  • Repeat with all 12 pizza pockets.
  • Make a small slit in the top of each pizza pocket with a sharp knife to allow the steam to escape during baking.
  • Brush the tops of all pizza pockets with more aquafaba.
  • Bake in a 400° oven for 20 - 25 minutes (probably closer to 25 minutes, but check early just in case!), or until the tops are golden brown and crisp.
  • Allow to cool and serve!

Notes

*Many are accidentally vegan—read labels! I like Aussie Bakery Puff Pastry found at Whole Foods and other natural food stores. Pepperidge Farm brand is also accidentally vegan.
The little pie crimper gadget used in the video can be purchased here!
For more photos on how to assemble, please refer to my Pastelitos de Guyaba post.

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  1. Flora says

    October 10, 2017 at 7:56 am

    Hi,
    Just wondering where you would find vegan puff pastry? All the ones I know are made with lots of butter. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      October 10, 2017 at 9:58 am

      Most puff pastry is vegan! Pepperidge Farm is vegan, as is a brand I like to buy at Whole Foods, Aussie Naturals. It’s not healthy by any means, but it is vegan!!!

      Reply
  2. Jenn says

    May 18, 2017 at 12:08 pm

    These look incredible! Perfect for parties or even just a fun dinner! My kids will love these!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 18, 2017 at 11:27 pm

      They are so yummy, and super easy to make too! I think they’d be fun for a DIY pizza bar with kids, where they could pick their own fillings!

      Reply
  3. Dianne says

    May 16, 2017 at 12:30 pm

    These would be so much fun at a potluck!

    Reply
  4. Mary Ellen | VNutrition says

    May 16, 2017 at 9:16 am

    These look so delicious Sarah! It’s a great idea for parties or for the kids to help out with. Your little chef is so cute too!

    I’m totally getting on of those gadgets!

    Reply
  5. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says

    May 14, 2017 at 1:14 pm

    That little Pampered Chef gadget is so cool! These pizza pockets look absolutely delicious. I look forward to seeing more kitchen projects with the kids!

    Reply

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