Store-Bought Dough Makes These Flaky Puff Pastry Recipes a Total Snap
Over the holidays, we keep our freezers stocked with easy, versatile ingredients that are sure to come in handy for a last-minute potluck dish or an easy cocktail-hour appetizer. You'd be surprised at the multitude of uses you'll find for frozen tater tots and frozen corn. Frozen sheets of puff pastry are another surprising holiday essential—they're an easy way to dress up any meal. Typically, we'd advocate for making our own pastry, but when we're in a pinch, this frozen dough is the next best thing. Its flaky layers rise in the oven to create the signature pillowy, buttery puff of pastry. This dough is endlessly versatile—it can be used to top family-friendly pot pies or stacked to form a layered napoleon dessert. It can be twisted into luxurious cheese straws for a no-fuss, last-minute party appetizer or form the base of an indulgent tomato tart. We even have extra-festive uses for this dough that range from sweet to savory. With this collection of creative recipes, you're sure to find a use for that box of puff pastry this holiday season. So on your pre-holiday grocery trip, pick up a box of puff pastry to keep in your freezer. When you're entertaining in a pinch, it's sure to come in handy.
Pear-and-Brie Puff Pastry Tarts
Recipe: Pear-and-Brie Puff Pastry Tarts
This beautiful fall appetizer features firm Anjou pears, fresh rosemary, and decadent brie cheese wrapped in a puff pastry crust.
Skillet Pot Pie with Chicken and Spring Vegetables
Recipe: Skillet Pot Pie with Chicken and Spring Vegetables
In search of the perfect weeknight dinner to feed the whole family? Look no further than this Skillet Pot Pie.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Puff Pastry Braids
Recipe: Peanut Butter and Jelly Puff Pastry Braids
The humble sandwich gets a mega upgrade.
Mushroom Puffs
Recipe: Mushroom Puffs
These mushroom puffs may look fancy, but they're one of our favorite easy party appetizers.
Creamy Vegetable Pot Pie
Recipe: Creamy Vegetable Pot Pie
You don't need chicken to make a swoon-worthy pot pie. This one bubbles with the best of them—and aren't we in it for the puff pastry, anyway?
Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Breadsticks
Recipe: Christmas Tree Spinach-Dip Breadsticks
Turn spinach dip into an interactive, festive appetizer with this fun Christmas tree design.
Herbed Tomato Tart
Recipe: Herbed Tomato Tart
Puff pastry forms the base of this bright, fresh Tomato Tart.
Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms
Recipe: Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms
A sheet of puff pastry caramelizes to a gorgeous golden-brown color atop this classic skillet pot pie.
Puff Pastry Summer Fruit Slab Pie
Recipe: Puff Pastry Summer Fruit Slab Pie
Throw that fluffy scoop of whipped mascarpone on top and we are here for it.
Blueberry Galette
Recipe: Blueberry Galette
Golden puff pastry encases hot, bubbling, juicy blueberry filling in the epitome of a summer dessert.
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