7 Easy Puff Pastry Recipes

When I have to choose between cooking or baking, I choose cooking 9 out of 10 times. I definitely consider myself a cook more than a baker! But — puff pastry is my go-to and my secret key to success when I need to bake something real quick.

Puff pastry is so versatile — you can make so much ranging from sweet to savory and perfect across all different mealtimes. When I’m really short on time, I often grab a package of store-bought puff pastry from Trader Joe’s, but nothing beats my easy homemade puff pastry dough made from scratch.

Tips When Making or Working With Puff Pastry

Puff pastry is so easy to bake with, but there are a few tips that will make the result that much better.

• Keep everything cold: If you’re making your own puff pastry, make sure the wet and dry ingredients are all cold and stay as cold as possible. This means cold butter, ice cold water, and cold all purpose flour. If using puff pastry sheets from the grocery store, try not to let them come to room temperature.
• Avoid over-handling the dough: Try to minimize how much you shape the dough. The more you fuss around with it, the flatter the pastry becomes.
• Work on a lightly floured surface: When you are ready to bake with your puff pastry, flour the service you are working on so the dough doesn’t stick.
• Use an egg wash (optional): If you really love the golden-brown look of baked puff pastry, apply an egg wash to the pastry right before baking.

7 Easy Puff Pastry Recipes

1. Baked Brie

This appetizer is unlike any other! The center is a tasty mix of melty Brie cheese and sweet fig jam, all covered in crispy, flaky layers of puff pastry. Serve it with an assortment of fruits all around and you’ll have an appetizer worth talking about!

2. Nutella Twists

A nutella twist is literally the easiest thing to make! All you need is puff pastry and Nutella, and a mere five minutes to prep. They’re always a hit with the Nutella and chocolate loving crowd! Sprinkle with a bit of powdered sugar for a bakery-worthy look. Be prepared for flakes to fall down when you indulge in these!

3. Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry

I’m a sucker for grab and go breakfasts, especially for kids. These breakfast puff pastries are filled with eggs, ham, and cheese. They’re super easy to prep ahead of time and have all throughout the week! Just keep them in the fridge and reheat as needed.

4. Puff Pastry Cheese Turnovers

If you’re not huge into fruity desserts, but still have a sweet tooth, these cheese turnovers are for you. They’re made with a mix of farmers cheese and cream cheese, flavored perfectly with a splash of vanilla and a few spoonfuls of sugar. The buttery flavor is so yummy!

5. Cherry Cake

Did you know you can make a whole cake out of puff pastry? This puff pastry cake is made from a bunch of rolled up cherry-stuffed puff pastry rolls, then layered together with a dulce de leche cream. If you feel like cakes are too hard to make, this easy puff pastry recipe is a must-try!

6. Crazy Easy Freestyle Quiches

Here’s another great breakfast puff pastry idea for busy mornings. These freezer-friendly mini quiches are filled with bacon, eggs, cheese. They’re also so easy to personalize with whatever fillings you have on hand (veggies, meats, cheeses, etc.).

7. Apple Turnovers

Looking for ways to use up your fall apples? These turnovers will help with that! Slice your apples up and maybe even add cinnamon for a spicy, woody taste! Or, sprinkle coarse brown sugar on top for even more sweetness.

More Easy Puff Pastry Recipes

• Peach Turnovers: Juicy peaches wrapped in
• Classic French Palmiers: They have such an irresistibly crunchy texture!
• Pear Tarte Tatin: Upside-down fruit tart similar to a pie crust
• Napoleon Log Cake: Layers of puff pastry with dulce de leche cream