46 Easy Puff Pastry Recipes To Try ASAP

Updated on Sep. 18, 2024

These puff pastry recipes turn this frozen dough into dishes that are as flaky as they are delicious. There may be a few crumbs, but there definitely won't be leftovers!

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Rhubarb Tart

The rhubarb flavor in this tart balances nicely with the honey and amaretto. The mascarpone cheese makes it rich and creamy. Sometimes I’ll even double the rhubarb for really sumptuous tarts. —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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Nutella Hand Pies

Total Time 30 min
Servings 9 servings
From the Recipe Creator: These pint-sized Nutella hand pies made with puff pastry are too good to keep to yourself! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1 hand pie: 190 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Beef Stew Skillet Pie

Total Time 2 hours
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Puff pastry makes a pretty topping for this homey skillet potpie. —Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 473 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 1088mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein.
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Raspberry Chocolate Puffs

Total Time 45 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This chocolaty, flaky dessert is one of my favorite show-off recipes because it makes a spectacular presentation. The best part? It’s actually surprisingly easy and quick to make. —Anneliese Deising, Plymouth, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 699 calories, 39g fat (13g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 238mg sodium, 81g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 7g fiber), 9g protein.

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Fontina Asparagus Tart

Total Time 35 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This lemony tart is loaded with fontina cheese and fresh asparagus. It’s a snap to make but looks really impressive. Be advised…your guests will be vying for the last tasty slice. —Heidi Meek, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 142 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 202mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Lamb Pastry Bundles

Total Time 50 min
Servings 1-1/2 dozen (2 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator: This recipe was such a hit that my family has now incorporated the Mediterranean flavors into several dishes! —Tess Konter, New York, New York
Nutrition Facts: 1 bundle with 5 teaspoons sauce: 318 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 352mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
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Blood Orange Caramel Tarte Tatin

Total Time 40 min
Servings 6 servings.
From the Recipe Creator: I never had blood oranges until I moved to California. The season is short, so I use them in everything while I can get them. That sweet orange flavor with some brown sugar is a perfect combination. Whenever I have something to go to, my friends demand that I bring this dessert. —Pamela Butkowski, Hermosa Beach, California. Looking for more recipes? Learn how to make pear tarte tatin.
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 416 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 262mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
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Brie Cherry Pastry Cups

Total Time 30 min
Servings 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Golden brown and flaky, these bite-sized puff pastries with creamy Brie and sweet cherry preserves could easily double as a scrumptious dessert. —Marilyn McSween, Mentor, Ohio
Nutrition Facts: 1 pastry cup: 61 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 42mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Sunny-Side-Up Herbed Tart

Total Time 50 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Feel free to be creative with this versatile egg tart. Try Canadian bacon or ham as the meat ingredient, and add toppings such as thyme, chopped spinach or goat cheese.—Diana Neves, Lafayette, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 585 calories, 40g fat (13g saturated fat), 305mg cholesterol, 893mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein.
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Chicken Marsala en Croute

Total Time 55 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I love puff pastry and chicken Marsala, so I decided to combine the two. The result is a very special meal perfect for Sunday dinner or any special occasion. Be sure to keep the puff pastry chilled so it is easier to work with. —Lorraine Russo, Mahwah, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts: 1 pastry: 599 calories, 29g fat (10g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 703mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 36g protein.
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Classic Beef Wellingtons

Total Time 45 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Perfect for holidays, this beef Wellington recipe is also impressively easy. Find ready-made puff pastry sheets in the frozen food section. —Kerry Dingwall, Ponte Vedra, Florida
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 945 calories, 51g fat (13g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 866mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 10g fiber), 48g protein.
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Caramelized Fennel Tarts

Total Time 1 hour 15 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Fennel is a favorite of mine, no matter how it’s cooked, but I think it is really amazing sauteed until rich and golden, then baked on delicious puff pastry. I’ve served these as a side dish and as an appetizer.—Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 116 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 102mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
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Spinach and Feta Bourekas

Total Time 45 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Light and soft, with a bit of crunch, these bourekas are one of my favorite appetizers for holidays. They can be filled with almost anything, but spinach and feta is one of my favorite fillings topped everything seasoning, and these little triangles are out of this world. — Alex Stepanov, Matawan, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts: 1 pastry: 383 calories, 21g fat (6g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 635mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 9g protein.
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Puff Pastry Danish

Total Time 45 min
Servings 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Even though they're simple to make, these jam-filled pastries are right at home in a holiday brunch spread. They were my dad's favorite, so the recipe will always be close to my heart. —Chellie Helmke, Jackson Center, Ohio
Nutrition Facts: 1 pastry: 197 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 130mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Puff Pastry Apple Strudel

Total Time 55 min
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This puff pastry apple strudel is such a fun recipe. It can be served alone or with a side salad. Different types of cheese, like goat, feta or jack, can be used in this dish. —Donna-Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 463 calories, 29g fat (10g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 656mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 12g protein.
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Blueberry Turnovers

Total Time 40 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: While you can make them a little in advance, these blueberry turnovers are best served the day they’re made. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 turnover: 400 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 235mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein.
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Peppermint Puff Pastry Sticks

Total Time 30 min
Servings 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I wanted to impress my husband’s family with something you’d expect to find in a European bakery, and these chocolaty treats are what I came up with. The flaky pastry melts in your mouth. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 89 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 24mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Cheesy Vegetable Garden Tart

Total Time 45 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Flower focaccia has been the rage recently, so I took this beautiful trend and applied it to a simple, savory vegetarian tart. I topped it with herbaceous Boursin and Parmesan, then decorated it with a medley of veggies. —Juls Palmer, Lebanon, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 171 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 161mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Provolone Beef Pastry Pockets

Total Time 45 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My children always make sure they're home when they find out we're having these pockets for dinner. They're a smart way to use leftover pot roast. —Karen Burkett, Reseda, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 pocket: 628 calories, 36g fat (13g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 725mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 29g protein.
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Spicy Crab Salad Tapas

Total Time 55 min
Servings about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I served these at a party and everyone went wild! These delicious morsels have a crispy flaky outside filled with creamy sweet crab that has a little kick. I used scalloped-edge cookie cutters to cut my pastry, but you can use a small biscuit cutter. —Vanessa Mason, Summerdale, Alabama
Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 145 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Creamy Chicken Vol-au-Vent

Total Time 40 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My friends and I have been getting together for “ladies lunches” for years. These vol-au-vents are the perfect no-fuss fancy food; they look complicated, but are actually simple and fun to make. Whenever I think of good friends and good company, I think of these savory pastries. —Shauna Havey, Roy, Utah
Nutrition Facts: 1 filled pastry: 669 calories, 45g fat (16g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 670mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 19g protein.
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Onion Brie Appetizers

Total Time 40 min
Servings 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Guests will think you spent hours preparing these cute appetizers, but they're really easy to assemble, using purchased puff pastry. And the tasty combination of Brie, caramelized onions and caraway is terrific. -Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio
Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 121 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Mediterranean Tomato Bites

Total Time 35 min
Servings 32 pastries
From the Recipe Creator: My friend Mary served these lovely appetizers at a summer gathering several years ago, and I adapted it a bit to my taste. It's a great August recipe when tomatoes and herbs are at their freshest! —Susan Wilson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 pastry: 106 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Southern Brunch Pastry Puff

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My family just about jumps out of bed when the smell of eggs, sausage and buttery pastry hits their noses. This recipe is morning magic. —Misty M. Leddick, Chester, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 587 calories, 39g fat (14g saturated fat), 208mg cholesterol, 766mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 5g fiber), 18g protein.
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Air-Fryer Ham and Brie Pastries

Total Time 30 min
Servings 16 pastries
From the Recipe Creator: Fancy appetizers don’t have to be difficult. In fact, this recipe proves it’s easy to make something impressive. You can prep these pastries ahead of time and pop them into the air fryer just as your guests arrive. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 pastry: 144 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Caramel Apple Strudel

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My father, who was born and raised in Vienna, Austria, would tell us stories about how his mother covered all the kitchen counters with dough whenever she made apple strudel. This recipe is a modern, delicious way to carry on part of my family's heritage. —Sarah Haengel, Bowie, Maryland
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 270 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.
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Gruyere & Caramelized Onion Tarts

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Garlic and onion is a match made in heaven, in my opinion, so I love creating new recipes to showcase the pair. Gruyere cheese adds impeccable flavor to the eye-catching starter. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 142 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 125mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Chickaritos

Total Time 50 min
Servings 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: After our son grew fond of a fast-food restaurant’s fried burritos, I created this recipe by substituting beef with chicken and skipping the frying. It’s been a hit with our family ever since! —Nancy Coates, Oro Valley, Arizona
Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 213 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 294mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.
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Shrimp Puff Pastry Triangles

Total Time 50 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Shrimp de Jonghe was invented in Chicago. It is usually baked and served in a casserole dish, but my version is handheld. In these shrimp puff pastry triangles, the shrimp filling is perfect with the crunchy pastry dough. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 1 triangle: 616 calories, 37g fat (15g saturated fat), 208mg cholesterol, 586mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein.
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Banana and Chocolate Puff Pastry

Total Time 30 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Banana with chocolate is such an irresistible combo that I make this quick dessert often. You can also top these tasty bundles with the butter and brown sugar mixture left over from coating the bananas, or sprinkle on a dash of sea salt. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts: 1 filled pastry: 596 calories, 31g fat (12g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 78g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 8g fiber), 7g protein.
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Pear Puff Pastry

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: A honey of a salute to late-summer pear season, this cozy dessert looks both elegant and decadent. Wrapped in puff pastry, the pears resemble little beehives. —Heather Baird, Knoxville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts: 1 pear with 3 tablespoons syrup: 518 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 205mg sodium, 92g carbohydrate (49g sugars, 9g fiber), 5g protein.
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Pancetta, Pear & Pecan Puffs

Total Time 35 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I was recently at a wedding reception where the menu was all small bites. Here’s my rendition of the pear pastries they served. They're the perfect combo of savory and sweet. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 1 puff: 105 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 178mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Pesto Twists

Total Time 25 min
Servings 12 twists
From the Recipe Creator: Use pesto made straight from your garden if you make these in the summer or purchase it prepared from the grocery store to fill these easy appetizers. —Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 twist: 265 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 270mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
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Palmier Cookies

Total Time 35 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: It takes just two ingredients to make these impressive but easy-to-do French pastries, which are often called palm leaves. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 pastry: 83 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0mg cholesterol, 34mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Smoked Salmon Bites with Shallot Sauce

Total Time 30 min
Servings 25 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator: Tangy mayonnaise-Dijon sauce adds zip to flaky pastry and layers of crisp arugula, thinly sliced smoked salmon and nutty-flavored Asiago cheese. —Jamie Brown-Miller, Napa, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 89 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Mini Party Burgers

Total Time 30 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: We love finger foods in the South. For parties, I make mini burgers in advance and then wrap them in pastry, bake them and serve them with assorted sauces. —Monica Flatford, Knoxville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 271 calories, 16 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 54 mg cholesterol, 488 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2 g fiber), 11 g protein.
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Australian Sausage Rolls

Total Time 50 min
Servings 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I was born and raised in Australia, but moved to the U.S. when I got married. When I long for some Australian recipes, I bake up a batch of this sausage roll recipe and share them with neighbors or co-workers. —Melissa Landon, Port Charlotte, Florida
Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 116 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 198mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Puffed Apple Pastries

Total Time 25 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: For a little extra indulgence, serve these oven-fresh pastries with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. Cherry pie filling can be substituted for the apple. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (calculated without ice cream): 332 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 179mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
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Greek Breadsticks

Total Time 35 min
Servings 32 breadsticks
From the Recipe Creator: Get ready for rave reviews with these crisp breadsticks twisted with Greek-inspired goodness. Best served fresh from the oven. —Jane Whittaker, Pensacola, Florida

(Galaktoboureko is another Greek recipe that uses phyllo dough—it’s a custard-based dessert that goes great with coffee.)

Nutrition Facts: 1 breadstick: 101 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 104mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Reuben Rounds

Total Time 30 min
Servings 16 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator: Fans of the classic Reuben sandwich will go crazy for baked pastry spirals of corned beef, Swiss and sauerkraut. They're so easy to make, and bottled Thousand Island dressing makes the perfect dipping sauce. —Cheryl Snavely, Hagerstown, Maryland
Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 114 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 198mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Quiche Pastry Cups

Total Time 45 min
Servings 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother used to make egg cup surprises for family brunches on special occasions. The added fillings were always a surprise since she never seemed to use the same combination of ingredients twice. As children, we took guesses as to what we'd find in the tender crust—the game always added fun to our meals. —Denalee Standart, Rancho Mureta, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 pastry cup: 229 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
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Sweet Almond Twists

Total Time 40 min
Servings 32 twists
From the Recipe Creator: These delicate almond pastries make lovely light-as-air accompaniments for coffee, tea or cocoa. Your guests will never guess the recipe calls for packaged frozen dough. When I give them as a fresh-baked gift, I tuck in a note saying that they're best served warmed—and right away! —Gloria Devendittis, Waterford, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts: 1 twist: 101 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 56mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Mushroom Palmiers

Total Time 35 min
Servings 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I found this recipe while working at a small-town museum in West Texas. It was the appetizer for a fundraiser a long, long time ago, and it’s still a huge hit at parties. Frozen puff pastry helps make it easy and impressive. The palmiers also freeze well. —Judy Lock, Panhandle, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 pastry: 58 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 52mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Mini Sausage Pies

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: The simple ingredients and family-friendly flavor of these little sausage cups make them a go-to dinner favorite. And everyone gets their own pies—which makes them even better! —Kerry Dingwall, Ponte Vedra, Florida
Nutrition Facts: 2 mini pies: 551 calories, 36g fat (10g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 784mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 16g protein.
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Peanut Butter Cup Napoleons

Total Time 25 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Top layers of puff pastry and peanut butter ice cream with a warm, sweet drizzle the whole family will love! It’s a terrific last-minute dessert, or you can freeze the cooled pastry and scooped ice cream separately in an airtight container the day before you serve it. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 994 calories, 54g fat (21g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 507mg sodium, 112g carbohydrate (56g sugars, 8g fiber), 18g protein.