Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Vegan Lemon Sweet Rolls, a treat that perfectly balances the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with a soft, fluffy texture. These rolls are filled with a luscious homemade lemon curd and topped with a sweet lemon icing, making them an irresistible choice for brunch, dessert, or as a midday snack. Whether enjoyed warm out of the oven or served at gatherings, these plant-based pastries are sure to impress everyone around the table. Easy to make and even easier to love, they cater to vegan diets while ensuring no one misses out on flavor.
Ingredients
- Dairy-free butter
- Dairy-free milk
- Caster sugar
- Active dry yeast
- Plain flour
- Fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- Coconut milk (for lemon curd)
- Cornflour/cornstarch
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, melt dairy-free butter and combine with dairy-free milk. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit until frothy.
- Mix in caster sugar and lemon zest. Gradually incorporate plain flour until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes.
- Cover dough in an oiled bowl with damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 30 minutes).
- Prepare the lemon curd by heating lemon juice, coconut cream, sugar, cornflour, and turmeric in a saucepan until thickened.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread lemon curd evenly, roll tightly into a log, and slice into pieces.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake rolls for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before drizzling with lemon icing and garnishing with fresh zest.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg