12 Puff Pastry Appetizers for Your Next Party

A well-known speciality of French cuisine, puff pastry made from scratch is a time-consuming, multi-step affair. So much so, that most cooks opt to use the store-bought frozen version when whipping up dishes like pinwheels, turnovers, and more. Although similar to phyllo dough, puff pastry contains less water and produces a, well, puffier end result. This holiday season, considering branching out and reaching for versatile puff pastry to create a variety of festive and impressive appetizers, ranging from tarts and turnovers to quiches and baked brie.