Puff Pastry Recipes

This Homemade Puff Pastry, is so quick and easy and so much better than store bought puff pastry sheets. You will wonder why you didn’t do it sooner! Learn how to make it and use it in all your recipes that call for flaky, buttery pastry.

I have been dying to make puff pastry for years, since the first time I saw my sister-in-law make it. Unfortunately, I kept putting it off and putting it off because it was always just too much work and time consuming.

I was lucky enough to find this recipe on the Food Network website called the quickest puff pastry recipe. Now this was an amazing discovery. I can make puff pastry and save myself so much time and effort. Yeah, I like that!

This pastry is flaky, crispy and buttery, just like the classic puff pastry which takes time and lots of rolling. Another bonus point is, that you can fill it with any filling that suits your tastes, from savory to sweet.

puff pastry recipes

Quick & Easy Homemade Puff Pastry

puff pastry recipes

This Homemade Puff pastry, is fast & easy, flaky and buttery, better than store bought. Use it to make your favourite sweet or savory treats.

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Yield: 1

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 2944 kcal, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cup very cold butter (salted)* cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup very cold water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt*
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 6-8 slices cooked Ham
  • 1 1/4 cups Gruyere or cheese of choice shredded
  • 1/2 – 1 pear sliced (not too thick/firm but ripe)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 – 1/2 cup shredded cheese fontal or gruyere
  • 1/4 – 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian Parsley
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 apple peeled, cored and sliced thin

Instruction:

  1. Fold the dough like an envelope (see photos) then fold in half, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 – 2 hours (I left mine in the fridge for two hours).
  2. Roll up length wise as tight as possible and brush the edges with egg wash to seal. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate 20-30 minutes. Unwrap and slice with a sharp knife into 1/4 inch slices. Place on prepared cookie sheet, brush with the egg wash and sprinkle with more cheese, bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until golden. Serve immediately.
  3. Roll the remaining dough into a large circle, make 8-10 triangles. Place 1-2 slices of pear on the large part of the triangle, top with some chopped walnuts and chocolate chips. Roll up from the large part, place on prepared cookie sheet, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with a little sugar and bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden. Let cool then dust with powdered / icing sugar. Enjoy.
  4. In a small bowl mix together Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, set aside. Roll (1/2 or 1/3) the dough into an 1/8″ thick oval, sprinkle shredded cheese on the top half of oval, bring up the bottom half to cover the top, brush with the egg wash and sprinkle with parmesan cheese mixture, slice into 1/2 inch strips, twist and place on parchment paper lined cookie sheets. Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden. Eat warm. Enjoy!
  5. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle or square 1/8 ” thick, then cut into 6-8 squares. Top each square with 2-3 apple slices, brush the edges of the square with egg mixture. Fold over and seal. Brush tops of pastry with the egg wash, sprinkle with sugar and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden. Drizzle with a little frosting if desired.
  6. In a small bowl beat together the egg and water.

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Fast and Easy Puff Pastry

puff pastry recipes

Wonderfully flaky, buttery, tender pastries, turnovers, cheese straws, elephant ears (palmiers), shells for savory fillings, and more can be yours with a minimum of effort. Since this pastry uses only a few ingredients, it’s important to make those ingredients top-quality. We recommend Vermont’s Cabot unsalted butter and sour cream, both of which are available nationally.

Prep: 30min

Total: 1

Yield: varies

Serving Size: 586g

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 586g, calories 2730 calories, Carbohydrate 190g, Cholesterol 555mg, Fiber 7g, Protein 34g, Sodium 1470mg, Sugar 5g, Fat 208g, Saturated Fat 126g, Trans Fat 8g

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (240g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt*
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 16 tablespoons (227g) unsalted butter cold cut in pats*
  • 1/2 cup (113g) sour cream

Instruction:

Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder., Add the butter, working it in to make a coarse/crumbly mixture. Leave most of the butter in large, pea-sized pieces., Stir in the sour cream; the dough won’t be cohesive. Turn it out onto a floured work surface, and bring it together with a few quick kneads., Pat the dough into a rough log, and roll it into an 8″ x 10″ rectangle., Dust both sides of the dough with flour, and starting with a shorter end, fold it in three like a business letter., Flip the dough over, give it a 90° turn on your work surface, and roll it into an 8″ x 10″ rectangle. Fold it in three again., Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before using. To make pastry, roll into desired size., Freeze dough for prolonged storage, up to 2 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

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FAQ

What can be made from puff pastry dough?

Puff pastry recipes
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  4. Apple & blueberry Danishes. …
  5. Cheese and potato pie. …
  6. Brie, apple & onion tart. …
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  8. Cheese & bacon turnovers.

What is the best way to use puff pastry?

Cut with a clean sharp motion. Avoid dragging the knife or twisting with cutters, as this will affect the layers and can stop the pastry from puffing up properly. Use puff pastry for tart crusts, cut into shapes, use to cover pies, fold into turnovers and more.

What is the secret to baking puff pastry?

Always preheat your oven for a minimum of 15-20 minutes before baking, because Puff Pastry depends on even heat to rise and puff. Place pastries 1 inch apart. If you want a flaky thin and crispy pastry that’s not very puffy, prick the unbaked Puff Pastry all over with a fork, which lets steam escape while baking.

Is Phyllo dough the same as puff pastry?

Puff pastry and filo pastry are both types of dough that are used to make a variety of pastries. Puff pastry is made with a dough that contains layers of fat, which makes it light and fluffy. Filo pastry is made with a dough that is stretched thin and has a flaky texture.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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