There’s something special about delicious puff pastry recipes that makes your mouth water. A fluffy puff pastry recipe can be everything from sweet to savory, with many different ingredients and unique flavors.
It’s so fun to work with puff pastry because we can easily create decadent and elaborate desserts that look much more complex than they actually are. If you want to impress your guests or your family, these puff pastry recipes will do the trick. Oh, and they’re super yummy, too.
And while there is a universe of recipes using puff pastry, many of us don’t explore beyond just a few puffed pastry recipes.
Puff pastries are a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire, elegant and versatile enough to elevate any meal. Mastering puff pastry can be a bit daunting for some, but with a little practice and patience, you’ll soon be creating mouth-watering recipes sure to impress your family and friends.
Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, puff pastry offers endless possibilities for both sweet and savory dishes. From exquisite appetizers to delectable desserts, you’ll find that incorporating puff pastry into your recipes will open a world of flavor and texture, sure to delight your taste buds.
As you dive into these puff pastry recipes, keep in mind that practice makes perfect. With each attempt, you’ll gain confidence and develop your own techniques to create the perfect puff. Be sure to pay attention to details like chilling the dough and oven temperatures, as these can greatly affect the final result. Happy baking!
But, we’re here to fix that and share with you some incredible recipes for puff pastry you’ve likely never even imagined.
What to Make with Puff Pastry?
We have simple recipes such as tomato tarts and more sophisticated ones like goat cheese, smoked salmon puff pastry bites.
However, don’t be put off by the fancy titles. These puff pastry ideas are pretty easy when carefully following all the directions.
Below, we’ve shared 26 amazing recipe puff pastry concepts that are guaranteed to knock your socks off!
For parties, one of our favorite savory puff pastry recipes is these delicious Buffalo chicken pinwheels. In about 90 minutes, you can make about 30 fun and deliciously spicy pinwheels filled with that familiar buffalo chicken flavor we all know and love.
The ingredients for this puff pastry recipe include cream cheese (at room temperature), sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, hot sauce, cayenne pepper (optional), shredded cheddar cheese, shredded chicken, sliced scallions, puff pastry dough sheets (thawed), and egg (beaten).
For a unique dessert recipe for puff pastry, check out mini apple cheddar pies. I have to admit. I was a bit skeptical about trying an apple pie dessert with cheese.
However, after one bite, all my doubts flew out the window along with my self-control as I wolfed down about two of these sweet treats before my wife could stop me.
This puff pastry recipe includes pre-made pie crust, apple pie filling, shredded cheddar cheese, egg white (beaten), and sugar.
It doesn’t get much better than chicken pot pie when it comes to savory recipes for puff pastry. These hot pies feature a flaky crust and mouthwatering chicken stew-like filling with carrots and peas.
Simply amazing!
Ingredients for this puff pastry recipe include unsalted butter (softened), all-purpose flour, cornstarch, milk, finely chopped onion, peeled and diced carrot, diced celery, condensed chicken broth, peeled and diced russet potato, diced baked chicken breasts, frozen peas, salt, pepper, ice water, white vinegar, and egg yolk.
Ham and cheese pastry puffs are an easy puff pastry recipe you can make in about 30 minutes to satisfy your guests. Plus, you can prepare and freeze them ahead to save time when you need a quick snack, appetizer, or fun dinner. The spice blend for this recipe is simply incredible.
Ingredients for this puff pastry recipe include onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, cinnamon, garlic powder, puff pastry sheets, dijon mustard, thinly sliced deli ham, grated Swiss cheese, grated white cheddar, egg, and water.
Puff pastry cheese straws are by far one of the most deliciously creative and fun appetizers you can make. Plus, they’re ready in just a few minutes and only require four basic ingredients.
Ingredients for this puff pastry recipe include puff pastry sheets, herbs (such as Italian or Herbes de Provence), your favorite cheese, and an egg.
These savory pastries come out with a golden brown, crunchy outside and a gooey cheesy inside that’s just to die for!
Another one of the quickest and simplest puff pastry dinner recipes is puff pastry pepperoni pizza. This recipe will show you how to make 18 savory pepperoni pizza pastry bites in only 30 minutes.
These tasty little puffs are loaded with spicy pepperoni, savory pizza sauce, and lots of gooey mozzarella cheese. They are perfect for get-togethers and parties, plus you can customize them with your favorite ingredients.
This puff pastry recipe includes frozen puff pastry sheets (thawed), pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and sliced pepperoni.
For an appetizer that can spice up your party, then look no further than these delicious jalapeno popper pinwheels. These outrageously tasty little pinwheels are super-easy to make ahead, and they come out of the oven flaky, with a creamy, spicy filling that’s sure to excite your taste buds.
Dip these in some ranch dressing, and you’re in business!
Ingredients for this puff pastry recipe include puff pastry sheet, cream cheese, grated cheddar cheese, chopped and seeded jalapeno, sriracha, grated garlic cloves, salt, pepper, and chopped scallions.
With all these deliciously savory recipes, one almost forgets how many incredible dessert pastries there are. But this recipe for blue cheese Palmiers will definitely jog your memory!
The sweet apricot flavor blends perfectly with the unique and creamy taste of blue cheese to create a taste experience like nothing else!
These sweet little treats are guaranteed to be what everyone talks about after your party.
Ingredients for this puff pastry recipe include a pre-rolled puff pastry sheet, apricot jam, apples, and blue cheese.
If you really want to step up your pastry game, this recipe for roasted vegetable galette will definitely do the trick! Imagine the looks your masterpiece will draw if you set it down on the dinner table!
Ingredients for this puff pastry recipe include all-purpose flour, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter (frozen), iced water, milk, sweet potato (very thinly sliced), zucchini (sliced diagonally), asparagus spears (cut crosswise), mushrooms (whole), roasted red peppers, sliced red onion, small vine tomatoes, fresh thyme leaves, olive oil, sour cream, and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Eating your veggies doesn’t have to be boring. You can really shake things up by making pastry recipes such as this savory and delicious veggie strudel.
This strudel’s packed with your favorite veggies along with several kinds of cheese and spices to make it one hearty meal to remember!
Ingredients for this puff pastry recipe include frozen phyllo pastry sheets, roasted veggies, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, pecorino cheese, additional cheese such as goat feta, or blue cheese, olive oil spray, Italian seasoning, granulated garlic, marinara sauce, and roasted red peppers.
Asparagus is by far among my favorite veggies of all time. When you bring this delicious veggie together with slices of prosciutto inside a seasoned pastry, you’ve got yourself something very special, folks.
Ingredients for this puff pastry recipe include dijon mustard, mayonnaise, diced garlic cloves, fresh thyme, pepper, salt, fresh asparagus, puff pastry, sliced prosciutto, sharp cheddar cheese, egg, and sesame seeds or everything but the bagel seasoning.
Most pigs in blanket recipes are not anything to write home about. After all, you can find variations in most donut shops on any given day. However, this recipe takes this humble appetizer and kicks things up a few notches!
Not only do you have juicy, plump little hotdogs, but you also have incredibly well-seasoned puff pastry that’s so light and fluffy it almost melts in your mouth.
Ingredients for this puff pastry recipe include all-beef hot dogs, puff pastry sheets, shredded cheddar cheese, egg, and everything bagel seasoning.
Another sophisticated puff pastry recipe that’s also as nutritious as it is delicious is Beet Wellington. This is the perfect holiday dish and is used by many as the main course to replace traditional meat dishes like baked turkey and ham.
Ingredients for this puff pastry recipe include olive oil, minced onions, minced garlic cloves, chopped cremini mushrooms, lemon juice, fresh minced herbs such as rosemary, thyme, and parsley, vegan soy or Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, ground paprika, cooked beetroot (or five small beets), mustard, puff pastry sheet, and plant-based milk.
For a quick and simple snack, you can throw it together in just five minutes. Then you can’t go wrong with salami pinwheels with cream cheese. It only has two main ingredients. However, you can always spice things up by adding extras such as your favorite seasonings or other ingredients such as diced jalapenos.
This is a great dish to serve unexpected guests or to make ahead for a big party. Plastic wrap is the key to making this recipe perfectly while not leaving you with a big mess to clean up.
This puff pastry recipe includes cream cheese (at room temperature) and thinly sliced salami.
Another fresh and healthy puff pastry recipe is sun-dried tomato mozzarella and pesto tarts. These delicious little tarts are filled with flavorful sun-dried tomato pesto and mozzarella cheese, along with your choice of toppings such as basil, black olives, jalapenos, bacon, and more.
They only take 17 minutes to prepare and cook, and you can make about 12 tarts, perfect for a Sunday brunch or fun dinner party.
The ingredients for this puff pastry recipe include puff pastry sheets, mozzarella cheese, full-fat milk, sun-dried tomato pesto, fresh basil leaves, and your choice of toppings.
This sweet and cheesy appetizer delivers the perfect blend of fun and sophistication. Brie en Croute also has rosemary to add a deeper flavor, which is filled with sweet cherries and crunchy pecans.
This is a dish you can enjoy with your favorite wine while unwinding with good friends.
The ingredients for this puff pastry recipe include egg, water, dried cherries (softened), chopped toasted pecans, honey, freshly chopped rosemary leaves, puff pastry sheets (thawed), brie cheese round, and your choice of crackers.
This delicious veggie strudel recipe combines a sweet melody of onion, sweet potatoes, spinach, apple, and goat cheese inside a buttery, flaky puff pastry shell. It makes for a fabulous make-ahead side or main dish for any special occasion. Plus, they show you a really handy shortcut that makes it super easy to put together.
The ingredients for this puff pastry recipe include olive oil, peeled sweet potato, chopped onion, seeded and cored red pepper, diced apple, minced garlic, roughly chopped fresh baby spinach, crumbled goat cheese, sage, thyme or rosemary, smoked paprika, kosher salt, ground pepper, frozen puff pastry sheet, egg, and water.
These spinach cheese and mushroom puff pastry pinwheels make for a fantastic party appetizer that’s ready to serve in one hour and comes out golden brown with flaky puff pastry filled with cheesy spinach and mushrooms crusted to flavorful perfection.
Your guests are guaranteed to fall in love after just one bite, so you may want to make an extra tray or two because these little bites are known to disappear pretty fast!
This puff pastry recipe includes a puff pastry sheet (thawed), frozen chopped spinach (thawed), finely chopped mushroom, mozzarella cheese, fontina cheese, and butter.
These flaky, buttery little spinach puffs are filled with cheese goodness combined with seasoned spinach and pops of salty bacon. As you can probably imagine, they are the stars of any party lucky enough to be graced by their delicious presence.
Best of all, you can make them ahead to just pop into the oven right before the festivities, and you can make some delicious variations such as using diced ham instead of bacon, adding diced mushrooms, or trading the feta for mozzarella or ricotta.
This puff pastry recipe includes cream cheese, egg, olive oil, dried dill, fresh spinach, crumbled feta, bacon bits, pepper, salt, frozen puff pastry (thawed), and melted butter.
These cute little mini tomato tarts are super easy to make and bring together the flavors of fresh tomato, caramelized onions, and spicy pepper jack cheese on top of a golden, buttery, flaky pastry crust for a magical experience.
One tip is to use a round cookie cutter to make your mini-tart shape. This also helps create uniform baking. You can also use an empty can if you don’t have a round cookie-cutter. Also, don’t forget the egg wash. It’s super important for that lovely golden brown glossy look.
This puff pastry recipe includes unsalted butter, olive oil, sliced onion, pepper, salt, puff pastry sheets (thawed), large egg, large thinly sliced tomatoes, shredded pepper jack cheese, fresh herbs, and parsley.
These tasty little chicken artichoke spinach dip puffs are bite-sized versions of your favorite dip made even heartier thanks to the addition of juicy chicken.
Plus, you can make this quick and easy appetizer in only 45 minutes. However, you may squirrel away a private stash beforehand because these puffs never last long once guests.
This puff pastry recipe includes softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, chopped artichoke hearts, chopped and drained frozen spinach, cooked shredded chicken, minced garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and puffed pastry sheets (thawed).
It’s impossible to rave enough about these delicious mini feta spinach pies that are so easy to put together, much more so than a traditional Greek Spanakopita recipe. However, they sacrifice nothing, delivering the same savory taste. They are the perfect size for individual servings, and you can make them ahead and pop them in the microwave for a fabulous breakfast or lunch.
Another one of our favorite asparagus pastries is this delicious tart made with flavorful ricotta cheese. The cheese really brings out the earthy flavor of the asparagus while also enhancing the buttery deliciousness of the flaky, buttery pastry puff crust.
This puff pastry recipe includes a puff pastry sheet, asparagus, ricotta cheese, olive oil, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
French leek tart with onions and gruyere cheese is a classic French recipe that makes for the perfect lunch or main dish. It’s made using a shortcrust pastry, gruyere cheese filling, onions, and leeks.
This puff pastry recipe includes plain flour, salt, cold unsalted butter, cold water, leeks, brown onion, unsalted butter (or olive oil), minced garlic, eggs, heavy cream, table salt, pepper, ground cumin, grated gruyere cheese.
It’s hard not to love these savory little puff pastry bites, filled with flavorful mushroom and carmelized onion blended with sweet bites of apple inside a golden brown, flaky, buttery, pastry crust.
This delicious twist on New Orleans beignets delivers the spirit of the Crescent City in bite-sized little dough balls filled with salmon and tasty seasonings. Plus, you have veggies like onions and green peppers, giving this dish an even more incredible flavor!
Check out the video below for more incredible recipes with puff pastry sheets.
Our 30+ BEST Puff Pastry Recipes (+Puff Pastry Cheese Straws)
These options are sure to be a hit. So, gather your family and friends and enjoy. Let us know your thoughts!
Cassie brings decades of experience to the Kitchen Community. She is a noted chef and avid gardener. Her new book "Healthy Eating Through the Garden" will be released shortly. When not writing or speaking about food and gardens Cassie can be found puttering around farmer's markets and greenhouses looking for the next great idea.
