Vegan Pumpkin Spice Turnovers

Heavenly. That’s what these are. Flaky pockets of phyllo filled with sweet, creamy pumpkin filling. I do my best to limit my refined sugar and gluten intake, however, a girl’s gotta live now ‘n then. I say if you’re gonna cheat, make it worth your while – and these are DEFINITELY worth the occasional splurge.

Vegan Pumpkin Spice Turnovers

In last week’s Harvest Vegetable Stew post, I asked you to stay tuned for Pumpkin Spice Turnovers from the same cookbook, Big Vegan by Robin Asbell. I am really, really loving this cookbook so far. There are just SO MANY recipes that I can’t wait to try – like Marsala-Mushroom Crepes and Three-Nut “Cheese” Quesadillas with Fresh Mango Salsa and, and, and – the list goes on.

Vegan or not, this book would make a great addition to anyone’s kitchen.

For once, I am not going to complain about my photos today! I’m actually pretty happy with them. In fact, I’ll warn you now that this post may load a little slowly because it is chock-full of photos. Bear with me – it’s not often I like SO MANY photos, so humor me just for today.

Vegan Pumpkin Spice Turnovers

Yields 10 turnovers

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup canned or pureed pumpkin*
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup tofu “cream cheese”
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp. ground allspice
  • ¼ tsp. ground cloves
  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • 10 sheets vegan phyllo dough, thawed overnight in the refrigerator
  • ¼ cup turbinado or unrefined sugar

Notes

*You’ll have about ¾ cup left of canned pumpkin, which is exactly how much you need for this Pumpkin Pie Smoothie recipe.

Vegan Pumpkin Spice Turnovers

Instructions

STEP 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a food processor, combine the pumpkin, brown sugar, “cream cheese,” cornstarch, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves. Puree to mix.

STEP 2
Melt the coconut oil, if necessary, and put it in a cup with a pastry brush. Unwrap the phyllo, take out the ten sheets needed, and place them on a clean counter. Cover with plastic wrap and then a damp towel to keep them from drying out. Rewrap and freeze the remaining phyllo.

Vegan Pumpkin Spice Turnovers

STEP 3
Take one sheet of phyllo and brush half of it (lengthwise) with coconut oil, and sprinkle up to 1 teaspoon of the turbinado/unrefined sugar over the brushed area. Fold the sheet in half lengthwise, brush half again, then fold in half again, making a long strip.

Place 1-2 tablespoons of the pumpkin mixture on the bottom right corner of the sheet and fold it up like a flag, corner to corner. Continue to flip the triangle (don’t fold them too tightly or they will explode in the oven), until you get near the end of the strip. Slice off the top left corner of the remaining unwrapped phyllo, then brush the remaining “tab” with coconut oil and fold over to seal the pocket.

Vegan Pumpkin Spice Turnovers

STEP 4
Place it, seam-side down, on the prepared pan. Brush turnover with coconut oil, sprinkle with turbinado/unrefined sugar and cut two small slits in the top. Repeat with the remaining phyllo and filling.

STEP 5
Bake, uncovered until the turnovers are browned and crisp, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly on racks and serve warm.

They are absolutely the best when served fresh and warm, while the phyllo is crispy and flaky. They get soft and a little mushy by the next day, but they reheat nicely in the toaster oven (on low).

Vegan Pumpkin Spice Turnovers
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Turnovers
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Turnovers
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Turnovers
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Turnovers
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Turnovers

One more time, I just want to say thank you to everyone who registered for the Stella & Dot Giveaway by commenting, subscribing, liking the Facebook pages, tweeting, etc. I had so much fun watching all the entries tally up! And I’m so glad you all love that adorable wallet as much as I do.

I announced the winner on Facebook today, as well as at the original post (via the Rafflecopter app) – congrats to Jackie! More giveaways to come, I promise ;)

Now go make yourself some turnovers and indulge just a little. If you can manage to share them, prepare to be adored.

p.s. Hubs LOVED these. He wanted you to know.

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6 thoughts on “Vegan Pumpkin Spice Turnovers”

  1. Confession to make. Personally, I’m non-vegan. Just like seeing all your beautiful displays of recipes and their ingredients. You’re doing a fantastic job! Stop beating yourself up over your photos.

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  2. Your photography is ahmazing! Those turn overs look a little too sinful to me! But boy oh boy do I love anything wrapped in phyllo dough!

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  3. The photo’s are amazing! I can’t wait to try the recipe. I was wondering however (and I’m not sure you’re the right person to ask) if the recipe works with the same amount of “regular” cream cheese. And if so, is the tofu cream cheese more similar to brick or spreadable cream cheese? I’m only vegetarian and there doesn’t seem to be any vegan cream cheese available around here, so for me the substitute is fine. ;)

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