Mushroom wellington
Serve our meat-free version of beef wellington for your next Sunday lunch, where mushrooms provide a deliciously meaty texture.
Rough puff pastry recipe
Check out our quick and easy rough puff pastry. This simple yet fool proof recipe is the perfect swap for recipes using shop-bought puff pastry.
Smoked salmon and cream cheese galettes
Serve these sesame seeded galettes topped with herby cream cheese and delicate smoked salmon as a starter or light lunch with some salad leaves.
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Croque monsieur galette
Impress your friends and make this galette recipe with golden puff pastry and indulgent ham oozing with nutty and creamy gruyère cheese. We love cheese, click here for more cheesy recipes...
Russet and rum tarte tatin
Check out our showstopping tarte tatin recipe with russet apples, flaky puff pastry and dark rum. This impressive pudding may take a bit of time to make but it's well worth the wait.
Pistachio cream rugelach
Inspired by the Jewish pastry rugelach, these dainty pistachio cream pastries by John-Gregory Smith come bursting with pistachio cream and dark chocolate, finished with a sugar glaze.
Portuguese chocolate custard tarts
Try our recipe using ready-made puff pastry. If you love Portuguese custard tarts, then you'll love this recipe – we've added Nutella for extra indulgence. Make these impressive tarts for an easy weekend treat.
Beef wellingtons
Perfectly cooked beef, mushrooms and flaky pastry make the best Beef Wellington. Make these individual versions for a special occasion or just for special family and friends.
Easy puff pastry tarte tatin
Caramelised apples wrapped in puff pastry make the best Tarte Tatins. These individual ones are designed to be easy but impressive enough for a dinner party. The cider-caramel sauce is a delicious finishing touch.
Easy cinnamon buns
Get creative with a block of puff pastry and make our easiest ever cinnamon buns by twisting long cinnamon spiced pastry strips into spirals; perfect for a weekend breakfast that'll go down a storm with family and friends. Delicious served freshly baked and warm out the oven or they can be frozen ahead for another time. We have loads of cinnamon bun ideas to try here...
Vegan sausage rolls
We think this homemade vegan sausage roll is a winner – packed with meaty mushrooms, encased in flaky puff pastry and topped with crunchy poppy seeds.
Lamb kofta puffs with tahini and tomato sauce
In this recipe from Persian cooking guru Sabrina Ghayour, flakey puff pastry is used to make little parcels of tender lamb koftas accompanied by 2 delicious sauces; yoghurt with tahini and a rich tomato and harissa sauce, plus extra for dipping. An easy and unusual appetizer to tempt your dinner party guests.
Left-over roast chicken pie
Use the remains of a roast chicken or turkey to create this creamy 1-hour pie, perfect on a chilly day.
Blueberry and mascarpone slice
Make the puff pastry base and blueberry compote ahead for a speedy assembly job ideal for your next summer dinner party.
Cheese pastry
Transform your left-over Christmas cheese into delightful puff pastry pies with minimal effort. These five-ingredient snacks are a perfect way to repurpose surplus holiday cheese.
Scallop shell pies
We serve these pretty pies in their original scallop shell and top with flaky puff pastry, a perfect way to impress guests.
Flaky rhubarb tart with star anise custard
Put rhubarb at the centre in this pretty afternoon tea idea. Puff pastry makes this tart extra flaky, with sharp rhubarb and a creamy star anise custard.
Sausage twist
Elevate the humble sausage roll in this show-stopping sausage twist with step-by-step help from olive's test kitchen. Ideal for a dinner party or as part of a festive feast, puff pastry surrounds sweet caramelised onions and spiced sausage meat studded with herbs, dried apricots and pistachios.
Blackberry mascarpone puff pastry tart
With only a handful of ingredients and a sheet of puff pastry, you can create this simple and quick blackberry tart with sweetened vanilla mascarpone for a crowd pleasing dessert. A perfect light and fruity finish to an indulgent meal.
Toffee-banana tart
Banana and toffee is a classic flavour combination. Try it in this impressive-looking, delicious, sticky tart and serve it with a decadent toffee cream for extra indulgence.
Tomato and ricotta puff pastry tart
Check out this super easy tomato tart recipe with ready-made flaky puff pastry, creamy ricotta and fresh basil. Serve with salad for a simple veggie midweek meal. We have plenty of ideas for savoury tarts here...
Butternut squash and gruyère pithivier
This pithivier is a vegetarian centerpiece to impress everyone. The butternut squash and gruyere make a deliciously rich filling for the golden puff pastry.
Cherry jam and almond galettes
Check out our almond galettes with whole black cherries and cherry jam. These mini tarts are made easy with ready-made puff pastry and a simple homemade almond frangipane.
Curried mutton pie
This beautifully crafted curry pie recipe from chef Calum Franklin of the Holborn Dining Room uses puff pastry to encase a hearty mutton filling spiced with the flavours of India. With a little effort, take your puff pastry skills up a notch and you will have the perfect meal to impress your friends and family. The individual pies are served with a fresh mango salad laced with chilli, lime and coriander to bring a fresh, zesty kick to a warming winter dinner.
Chicory and dolcelatte puff pastry tart
Ready rolled puff pastry makes light work of this easy vegetarian centrepiece which can be ready in under an hour. Golden, caramelised chicory and creamy dolcelatte in a crisp puff pastry tart are drizzled with a honey and lemon thyme drizzle for a finishing touch of aromatic sweetness. Best served warm alongside a green salad for a weekend lunch or light midweek dinner.
Baked brie in puff pastry
Looking for a delicious and elegant appetiser? This seriously simple recipe features baked brie topped with chutney oozing from golden puff pastry, a crowd pleaser every time.
Ham, egg and asparagus tart
This recipe for a ham, egg and asparagus tart is a great option for a midweek meal for the family, or to make for a picnic in the summer. English asparagus is in season from 24 April until mid-June.
Wild mushroom koulibiacs
Individual fish pies: inspired by the Russian classic coulibiac, puff pastry parcels filled with salmon, rice and leeks and mushroom in the best creamy sauce.
Easy egg and bacon tarts
These easy egg and bacon tarts can be make in just 30 minutes with a handful of ingredients - perfect for midweek.
Vegan pigs in duvets
No one needs to miss out this Christmas with these delicious vegan pigs in duvets, perfect as a canapé or as part of a plant-based Christmas dinner.
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Puff pastry mince pies
Rustle up a speedy batch of mince pies using pre-made puff pastry and shop-bought mincemeat. We love the nutty crunch from adding pecans and the warmth from spiced rum.
