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When you have guests coming to town, it's always a good idea to have a package of puff pastry in your freezer. Why, you might ask? Well, the supermarket shortcut is one of the easiest ways to whip up an elegant appetizer, quick breakfast, or even an impressive dinner without all the fuss. "It looks like nothing in the package," Ree Drummond says, "but bakes into a puffy, golden, textural substance that make the perfect crust for fruit tarts, chocolate pastries, hors d'oeuvres… the list goes on." If that weren’t enough reason to pick up a package of the timesaving ingredient, then just wait until you see these puff pastry recipes ahead. Some look a little bit fancy, like the apple butter cheese straws, while others are simply downright irresistible, like the ham and cheese croissants.
If you find puff pastry in the freezer section, just be sure to let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight and you'll be able to whip up flaky pastry recipes, like pop tarts, spinach puffs, or melty baked brie in no time. You can even use the handy ingredient for easy dinners like pot pie topped with puff pastry. Ree likes the way the dough stays light and airy in her puff pastry pizza. "They're so incredibly easy to make with really impressive results," she says. And if you haven’t seen the viral upside-down puff pastry tarts yet, just wait until you try our cheesy radish variation. So what are you waiting for? Head to the store to pick up a package of puff pastry today.
Mushroom Puff Pastry Pizza
This mushroom "pizza" doesn't require any pizza dough at all! Instead, the golden puff pastry acts like a light and flaky crust. Cut it into squares for a scrumptious, yet elegant-looking appetizer.
Get Ree's Mushroom Puff Pastry Pizza recipe.
Ham and Cheese Croissants
The only thing better than this flaky puff pastry dough, is the melty ham and cheese filling inside! "You won't believe how golden and buttery it bakes up in the oven," Ree says.
Get the Ham and Cheese Croissants recipe.
Doughnuts with Salted Caramel Sauce
Yes, you can make homemade doughnuts using store-bought puff pastry! All you need is some melted butter and a combination of sugar and apple pie spice for the sweet coating.
Get Ree's Doughnuts with Salted Caramel Sauce recipe.
Chicken Sausages in a Blanket
This recipe is everything you love about pigs in a blanket, but made with chicken-apple sausages instead. It's the perfect pairing for the maple mustard dipping sauce on the side.
Get Ree's Chicken Sausages in a Blanket recipe.
Apple Butter Cheese Twists
This elegant appetizer is both sweet and savory thanks to a combination of apple butter and cheddar cheese. It'll look so impressive on your holiday charcuterie board, but your guests won't even know how easy it was to make.
Get the Apple Butter Cheese Twists recipe.
Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Pastry
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.
Get the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Pastry recipe.
Upside-Down Radish Tarts
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.
Get the Upside-Down Radish Tarts recipe.
Cranberry Brie Bites
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.
Get the Cranberry Brie Bites recipe.
Sausage Rolls
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!
Get the Sausage Rolls recipe.
Puff Pastry-Wrapped Pork with Brussels Sprouts Slaw
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.
Get Ree's Puff Pastry-Wrapped Pork with Brussels Sprouts Slaw recipe.
Carrot Tart
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.
Get the Carrot Tart recipe.
Quick and Easy Apple Tart
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.
Get Ree's Quick and Easy Apple Tart recipe.
Beef Wellington
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.
Get the Beef Wellington recipe.
Vegetarian Pot Pie
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.
Get the Vegetarian Pot Pie recipe.
Peach-Melba Tart
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.
Get Ree's Peach-Melba Tart recipe.
Puff Pastry Pizza
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.
Get Ree's Puff Pastry Pizza recipe.
Two-Ingredient Palmiers
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.
Get the Two-Ingredient Palmiers recipe.
Spring Puff Pastry Tart
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.
Get the Spring Puff Pastry Tart recipe.
Strawberry Nutella Puff Pastry
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.
Thanksgiving Leftover Pot Pies
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.
Get Ree's Thanksgiving Leftover Pot Pies recipe.
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