These easy puff pastry appetizers are a versatile addition to any gathering, offering a combination of flaky pastry and flavorful fillings.
Puff pastry appetizers are versatile and delicious treats that can elevate any gathering or meal.
Made from layers of buttery, flaky dough, puff pastry serves as a perfect base for a variety of savory or sweet fillings.
From classic combinations like cheese and herbs to more adventurous options like smoked salmon and dill, the possibilities are endless when it comes to creating puff pastry appetizers.
Whether you're hosting a party or looking for a quick and easy snack, these delectable treats are sure to impress your guests with their delicate texture and rich flavors.
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- 1. Cheese Bourekas
- 2. Samosa Pinwheels
- 3. Asparagus Tart
- 4. Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry Tart
- 5. Baked Brie with Raspberries and Pecans
- 6. Caviar And Crème Fraîche Vol Au Vents
- 7. Truffle & Porcini Mushroom Puff Pastry Pinwheels
- 8. Pesto Zucchini Rosettes
- 9. Dill Chicken Salad Sliders with Puff Pastry Buns
- 10. Spinach and Artichoke Puff Pastry Swirls (Pinwheels)
- 11. Schinkengipfeli (Swiss Ham Croissants)
- 12. Cheese Tartlets
- 13. Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tart
- 14. Cream Cheese Bacon Puff Pastry Appetizer
- 15. Pesto Puff Pastry Pinwheels
- 16. Mini Pigs in a Blanket
- 17. Baked Brie with Honey and Walnuts
- 18. Spinach Puffs Recipe with Puff Pastry and Cheese
- 19. Sweet and Savory Baked Brie Bites
- 20. Tiropita with puff pastry
- 21. Mediterranean appetizer pinwheels
- 22. Caramelized Onion Tart With Figs And Feta
- 23. Bacon, Blue Cheese & Sweet Chilli Straws
- 24. Sausage Rolls
- 25. Prosciutto Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles
- 26. Tomato Puff Pastry Tart
- 27. Beef Wellington turnovers
- 28. Brie puff pastry bites
- 29. Pesto Parmesan Sundried Tomato Tartlets
- 30. Mushroom Tart
- 31. Taco Pinwheels
- 32. Puff Pastry Vegetable Tarts
- 33. Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Appetizer
- 34. Air Fryer Puff Pastry Garlic Cheese Twists
- 35. Puff Pastry Pizza Margherita Style
- 36. Brie and Bacon Palmiers
- 37. Puff Pastry Apple Tart
- Faq's
- 📖 Recipe
- 37+ Best Puff Pastry Appetizers For Any Occasion
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1. Cheese Bourekas
This cheese bourekas is made with puff pastry and filled with a delish cheese mixture that contains feta, ricotta, and mozzarella.
2. Samosa Pinwheels
A spin on a classic samosa, these potato and peas samosas are baked in flaky puff pastry in the shape of a pinwheel. It's the perfect, unmessy handheld appetizer for a party.
3. Asparagus Tart
This beautiful Asparagus Tart features tender-crisp asparagus and melted cheese atop a flaky puff pastry crust. Delicious, easy to make, and the perfect recipe to welcome Spring.
4. Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry Tart
Ideal for brunch or as an appetizer, this smoked salmon puff pastry tart features rich smoked salmon, frozen puff pastry, and goat cheese. Great for when you want something special but easy.
5. Baked Brie with Raspberries and Pecans
This baked brie is topped with raspberry jam, fresh raspberries and candied pecans, then is wrapped in puff pastry and baked to golden brown perfection.
6. Caviar And Crème Fraîche Vol Au Vents
Caviar And Crème Fraîche Vol Au Vents - flaky puff pastry vol au vents filled with cool crème fraîche and garnished with decadent caviar.
7. Truffle & Porcini Mushroom Puff Pastry Pinwheels
Flaky and savory Truffle and Porcini Mushroom Puff Pastry Pinwheels are an easy yet decadent canape to serve at parties.
8. Pesto Zucchini Rosettes
These baked pesto zucchini appetizers are made with puff pastry, Boursin cheese and 2 pretty colors of zucchini. They take less than an hour to make, you can make them a whole day ahead of time and they can easily be made vegan!
9. Dill Chicken Salad Sliders with Puff Pastry Buns
These precious dill chicken salad sliders are made with a delicious rotisserie chicken salad recipe and crispy, flaky, buttery puff pastry buns!
10. Spinach and Artichoke Puff Pastry Swirls (Pinwheels)
The ultimate appetizer for any occasion, these Spinach and Artichoke Puff Pastry Swirls (or Pinwheels) are perfect. They encompass the beloved flavors of spinach and artichoke dip in a refined, delicate bite.
11. Schinkengipfeli (Swiss Ham Croissants)
Schinkengipfeli (Swiss Ham Croissants) are the ultimate appetizer or snack to enjoy with a glass of wine. They feature a savory but mild ham and cheese filling all wrapped up in a golden brown flaky pastry.
12. Cheese Tartlets
Mini cheese tartlets make elegant party appetizers with a blend of cheeses, wine, and cream, resulting in buttery, crispy bites. They're perfect for using up leftover cheese, offering versatility with various cheese combinations for these puff pastry delights.
13. Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tart
This Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tart is savory and sweet and incredibly easy to make! It starts with store-bought puff pastry that gets topped with a caramelized onion and whipped goat cheese mixture, a layer of fig jam, and more caramelized onions on top.
14. Cream Cheese Bacon Puff Pastry Appetizer
A quick and delicious oven-fresh appetizer with bacon cream cheese over flaky puff pastry. You can't go wrong with these!
15. Pesto Puff Pastry Pinwheels
Pesto Puff Pastry Pinwheels have pesto, tangy Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, and plenty of cheese rolled in crispy flaky puff pastry. Perfect for a super simple snack, appetizer, or party nibble, these savory bites are ready in just minutes and very easy to make.
16. Mini Pigs in a Blanket
Mini Pigs in a blanket are some of my favorite party snack and appetizers. Serve them up to your friends at a tailgating party, or enjoy these tasty bites for games night.
17. Baked Brie with Honey and Walnuts
This Baked Brie with Walnuts and Honey is ooey gooey cheese is wrapped in puff pastry and baked until golden brown then topped with honeyed walnuts. Super indulgent, easy and the perfect party appetizer.
18. Spinach Puffs Recipe with Puff Pastry and Cheese
These golden brown, flaky puff pastry appetizers are the perfect finger food for any occasion. Whether it’s a family gathering, a tea party, or simply a tasty snack for a movie night, these spinach puffs are sure to impress.
19. Sweet and Savory Baked Brie Bites
Sweet and savory baked brie cheese is the star of every party! This recipe makes 1 big set of sweet and savory baked brie bites. Or, you can use the 2nd sheet of puff pastry to make a super easy baked brie galette!
20. Tiropita with puff pastry
Tiropita is a Greek-style feta cheese appetizer that is incredibly tasty. This Americanized version uses three different cheeses along with puff pastry to create a delectable dish that will bring rave reviews.
21. Mediterranean appetizer pinwheels
These tasty Mediterranean Appetizer Pinwheels start with frozen puff pastry sheets and are layered with gooey cheeses, salty olives, spinach, and roasted peppers.
22. Caramelized Onion Tart With Figs And Feta
Caramelized Onion Tart with Figs and Feta brings so much sweetness to your table still being a savory dish. It can be served as an appetizer or as a main dish combined with a leafy green salad.
23. Bacon, Blue Cheese & Sweet Chilli Straws
Impress your guests with these gorgeous leveled-up cheese straws. Crispy, flaky puff pastry, stuffed with crispy bacon and creamy blue cheese, twisted and baked to perfection.
24. Sausage Rolls
These savory Sausage Rolls make the perfect party food or appetizer! Lightly seasoned ground sausage is rolled up into a flaky puff pastry, sliced, and baked until golden brown.
25. Prosciutto Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles
Prosciutto Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles are perfect for parties! These puff pastry bundles are easy to make and can be enjoyed as an appetizer, as part of a brunch, or as a main on their own.
26. Tomato Puff Pastry Tart
Tomato Tartlets with Puff Pastry are a flaky, cheesy appetizer, brunch treat, or snack made in just 30 minutes. Each bite is a medley of flaky puff pastry, creamy ricotta, Italian herbs, and juicy tomatoes.
27. Beef Wellington turnovers
Beef Wellington turnovers with sweet chili wine sauce are puff pastries filled with tender, thin slices of sirloin, thin slices of prosciutto, sautéed mushrooms, and onion, seasoned with thyme and Dijon mustard.
28. Brie puff pastry bites
Brie puff pastry bites are a real showstopper. If you’re on the prowl for easy savory snacks with puff pastry, then these are the best appetizers. Super simple puff pastry pinwheels look gourmet and complicated but are made with just 5 ingredients!
29. Pesto Parmesan Sundried Tomato Tartlets
Pesto Parmesan Sundried Tomato Tartlets are made with flaky puff pastry baked until golden brown and filled with freshly made Buitoni Pesto Sauce, a parmesan goat cheese cream cheese layer, and topped with sweet sundried tomatoes.
30. Mushroom Tart
These are a savory baking favorite! The individual mushroom tarts come together with puff pastry dough; mushrooms, shallots, and herbs; and gorgonzola cheese.
31. Taco Pinwheels
Taco Pinwheels are the perfect party food for your next celebration! These delicious puff pastries are stuffed with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese topped with your favorite taco toppings.
32. Puff Pastry Vegetable Tarts
Puff Pastry Vegetable Tarts feature flaky puff pastry, creamy herbed goat cheese filling, and scrumptious seasonal vegetables. These easy tartlets take just 30 minutes to make with minimal prep.
33. Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Appetizer
It’s never too early to think about new recipes for Christmas. A homemade pesto puff pastry Christmas tree appetizer is definitely worth considering. This puff pastry recipe is in the shape of a Christmas tree, so it’s definitely a fitting, festive choice.
34. Air Fryer Puff Pastry Garlic Cheese Twists
Parmesan and mozzarella air fryer puff pastry garlic cheese twists make a wonderful air fryer appetizer or side dish. It is so easy to make cheese twists from scratch.
35. Puff Pastry Pizza Margherita Style
This Puff Pastry Margherita Pizza recipe is AWESOME! Using store-bought puff pastry dough makes it super quick all you need to do is top it off and bake. No kneading dough is required!
36. Brie and Bacon Palmiers
Brie and Bacon Palmiers baked in 15 minutes with 3 ingredients. You will need store-bought puff pastry, crisp crumbled bacon, and some brie. An easy last-minute appetizer packed with bacony goodness, golden puff pastry, and that classic brie taste.
37. Puff Pastry Apple Tart
This puff pastry apple tart is the perfect easy apple dessert. It is made with caramelized apples and store-bought puff pastry!
Faq's
When prepping puff pastry, it's best to plan ahead. You can make puff pastry dough in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.
For best results, follow the specific storage instructions on the packaging or recipe you are using.
To keep puff pastry crisp after baking, it's essential to allow it to cool on a wire rack. This prevents condensation from making the bottom soggy.
Additionally, storing the pastry in a paper bag or cardboard box at room temperature helps maintain its crispness by allowing air circulation while preventing moisture buildup.
To keep puff pastry warm for a party, consider wrapping it in foil and placing it in a preheated oven at a low temperature, around 200°F (93°C).
Place the puff pastry at room temperature for 2-3 hours until it's thawed or place it in the fridge overnight.
Yes! If you love making your puff pastry, use it! If it is frozen, make sure that you thaw it an hour or two before making this recipe.
More puff pastry recipes
Apple Pie With Puff Pastry- This apple pie with puff pastry is made with buttery store bought puff pastry and filled with an easy and delicious apple pie filling!
Cream Cheese Strawberry Danish- This bakery-style strawberry danish is made with frozen puff pastry, fresh strawberries, and cream cheese filling, and is topped with either powdered sugar or zesty lemon glaze.
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37+ Best Puff Pastry Appetizers For Any Occasion
Ingredients
- Cheese Bourekas
- Samosa Pinwheels
- Asparagus Tart
- Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry Tart
- Baked Brie with Raspberries and Pecans
- Caviar And Crème Fraîche Vol Au Vents
- Truffle & Porcini Mushroom Puff Pastry Pinwheels
- Pesto Zucchini Rosettes
- Dill Chicken Salad Sliders with Puff Pastry Buns
- Spinach and Artichoke Puff Pastry Swirls (Pinwheels)
- Schinkengipfeli (Swiss Ham Croissants)
- Cheese Tartlets
- Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tart
- Cream Cheese Bacon Puff Pastry Appetizer
- Pesto Puff Pastry Pinwheels
- Mini Pigs in a Blanket
- Baked Brie with Honey and Walnuts
- Spinach Puffs Recipe with Puff Pastry and Cheese
- Sweet and Savory Baked Brie Bites
- Tiropita with puff pastry
- Mediterranean appetizer pinwheels
- Caramelized Onion Tart With Figs And Feta
- Bacon, Blue Cheese & Sweet Chilli Straws
- Sausage Rolls
- Prosciutto Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles
- Tomato Puff Pastry Tart
- Beef Wellington turnovers
- Brie puff pastry bites
- Pesto Parmesan Sundried Tomato Tartlets
- Mushroom Tart
- Taco Pinwheels
- Puff Pastry Vegetable Tarts
- Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Appetizer
- Air Fryer Puff Pastry Garlic Cheese Twists
- Puff Pastry Pizza Margherita Style
- Brie and Bacon Palmiers
- Puff Pastry Apple Tart
Instructions
- Select your favorite recipe that caught your eye.
- Make a shopping list and purchase the ingredients.
- Make your favorite puff pastry appetizers!
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