Here Are All the Flaky, Delicious Ways to Use Puff Pastry (2025)

If you're a fan of bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches, get ready for the next best thing! These hand-held pastries are great storing in the freezer and grabbing on the go.

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These pretty little tarts became an instant TikTok sensation for being incredibly easy to make. While there are all different toppings you can choose from, we love the combination of herby cheese and radishes.

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Not only are these brie and cranberry appetizers adorably fun to serve, but they're easy to prep ahead for easy holiday entertaining, too. You can even freeze them up to one week in advance.

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Whether it's football Sunday or a New Year's Eve party, these sausage rolls will be a hit with your friends and family. Be sure to serve them up with mustard for dipping!

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Transform a weeknight pork dinner into an "extra special" meal with this puff pastry-wrapped pork tenderloin. It's served with Brussels sprouts slaw for the perfect fall or winter dinner.

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This savory tart is a dinnertime show-stopper. You can use regular orange carrots, but if you can find rainbow carrots at the store or farmer's market, it'll look even more colorful on the table.

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Easier than an apple pie but just as tasty, this tart skips the pie crust in favor of flaky puff pastry. It also happens to come together in under an hour.

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This impressive holiday dish will look so festive as part of your Christmas dinner menu. The buttery pastry wraps up the mushroom mixture and beef tenderloin, just like a Christmas present.

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Any pot pie can be topped with puff pastry, even this veggie version that's loaded with white beans and mushrooms. It'll form a golden crust that's totally irresistible.

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This fruit tart is a simple yet impressive summer dessert thanks to the puff pastry and fresh peaches. The fresh raspberry melba sauce is the perfect finishing touch.

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Skip the homemade dough in favor of this lighter take on pizza night. It also makes for a pretty appetizer when cut into strips or squares.

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This super-simple cookie, sometimes called elephant ears, can be filled with either cinnamon-sugar or Nutella. Either way, they're the easiest addition to your holiday cookie plate.

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This tart is loaded with green goodies, like pesto, peas, and asparagus. It also has slices of prosciutto, but bacon or even smoked salmon would work well, too.

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You can whip up this three ingredient dessert in a matter of minutes. It's great for Valentine's Day or any time you're craving something sweet.

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To make these cute individual pies, the puff pastry is cut out using a 4 1/2-inch round cutter and baked separately so it doesn't get soggy. Feel free to use leftover turkey or rotisserie chicken during the week.

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These fruity danishes have a sweet cream cheese filling and flaky crust that makes them feel like a special occasion treat. You can swap out the strawberries or any berry your heart desires.

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You only need 6 ingredients to make these surprisingly easy, yet elegant bites. They'll look beautiful at any holiday party or family event.

Get the Caprese Pastry Bites recipe at Kitchen Sanctuary.

If you have an extra sheet of puff pastry laying around, this is such a cute idea! Simply use a heart-shaped cookie cutter and bake these puff pastry toppers for your creamy soup.

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When you have guests coming over for dinner, you can't go wrong with a baked brie appetizer. The melty cheese wrapped in flaky pastry and served with apple slices or crackers is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

Get the Baked Brie in Puff Pastry recipe at Carlsbad Cravings.

This hand-held breakfast pastry is filled with a homemade strawberry jam and topped with strawberry glaze so it looks just like the packaged variety. It'll feel so special at your holiday brunch party.

Get the Strawberry Cardamom Pop Tarts recipe at Mike Bakes NYC.

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