Easy and Delicious Puff Pastry Appetizers: Quick Recipes for Any Occasion
Savory Puff Pastry Pinwheels
Ingredients:
1 sheet puff pastry
¼ cup cream cheese or pesto
½ cup diced ham, bacon, or sautéed mushrooms
½ cup shredded cheese (Parmesan, cheddar, or Swiss)
1 egg for egg wash
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out the puff pastry and spread a thin layer of cream cheese or pesto.
Sprinkle ham, bacon, or mushrooms evenly over the pastry.
Add shredded cheese on top.
Roll the pastry tightly into a log and slice into ½-inch rounds.
Place on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.
These pinwheels are an easy, crowd-pleasing snack that works for any gathering.
Puff Pastry Wrapped Asparagus
Ingredients:
1 sheet puff pastry
10-12 fresh asparagus spears (trimmed)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg (beaten)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut puff pastry into thin strips.
Wrap each asparagus spear with a strip of puff pastry.
Place on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and crispy.
This elegant appetizer pairs well with a lemon aioli or balsamic glaze.
Mini Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls
Ingredients:
1 sheet puff pastry
6 small sausages or hot dogs
1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Sesame or poppy seeds for topping (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the puff pastry into 6 equal rectangles.
Spread Dijon mustard on each piece (optional for extra flavor).
Place a sausage on each rectangle and roll tightly.
Place seam-side down on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
These sausage rolls are perfect for dipping in ketchup or honey mustard.
Sweet Puff Pastry Twists
Ingredients:
1 sheet puff pastry
¼ cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
Brush puff pastry with melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly.
Cut into strips and twist each one before placing on a baking sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and crisp.
These sweet twists pair perfectly with coffee or hot chocolate.
Final Thoughts
Puff pastry appetizers are easy, quick, and delicious—perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re making cheesy bites, pinwheels, or savory rolls, these recipes will impress guests and satisfy cravings.
So, stock up on puff pastry and get creative in the kitchen! Which recipe will you try first? Let us know in the comments! 🍽️🥐
