Whether you're making puff pastry from scratch or taking advantage of pre-made, we've got you covered with our puff pastry recipes and ideas. Try our tasty sausage rolls, decadent pies and sweet little treats like homemade Danish pastries.
Here's a stunning veggie main for your Christmas dinner that's a doddle to make. This tart features a trio of red onions, leek and shallots to make a gorgeous caramelised topping, reminiscent of the classic French dessert tarte Tatin.
With its light, flaky pastry and delicious meaty filling, homemade sausage rolls really are the best party food all year round. They’re also perfect picnic fare, easy to transport and even easier to eat. You can double the quantities in this sausage roll recipe and freeze half the batch for impromptu guests or last-minute alfresco feasts. Find out how to make sausage rolls and you'll never look back!
Nargisse is a chef and author, she says:'During Ramadan having easy-to-prepare meals makes a big difference. This sausage roll recipe is perfect for iftar: the bold spices and rich textures feel like a treat after a long day of fasting.'
This sprout and walnut pastry is a great vegetarian Christmas dinner idea or Boxing Day main. Any soft melting cheese will work here - why not try Camembert for extra festive flavours?
This recipe deliciously pairs buttery puff pastry with caramelised shallots, ripe pear, creamy Stilton and aromatic rosemary. It's an elegant Christmas starter that not only looks stunning but tastes delicious, too – the ideal way to kick off dinner
If you're having Christmas for two this year, swap out the turkey for these Christmas vegetable and Stilton pies. These festive pies make a perfect vegetarian Christmas main for a smaller Christmas, loaded with carrots, parsnips and melting cheese.
An indulgent starter idea to add to your staple of dinner party ideas. Making these tartlets is also a great way of using up any leftover Stilton. The earthy walnuts are the perfect topping to the strong flavours of Stilton and watercress.
Add a Christmas twist to beef Wellington by adding in Stilton. The cheese is mixed with horseradish, breadcrumbs, pine nuts and garlic, and spread over the beef once it's been browned. Using ready-rolled puff pastry makes this gorgeous beef dish easy, too.
Christmas equals parties with prosecco and hot canapés, and these Stilton and walnut puffs are just the ticket. Simply cut circles into ready-made puff pastry and spoon over Stilton mashed with cream cheese. Fold into half moons, top with walnut pieces and bake until golden.
Now here's a lunch that's sure to impress! Yet it's ready in just over half an hour. Shiitake mushrooms lend a meaty texture and umami flavour, balanced with fresh, creamy ricotta. We've used ready-rolled puff pastry, so it's a doddle to make.
Is there anything better than sausage rolls for a party or gathering? We certainly don’t think so! Unless, of course, you upgrade them by combining the usual sausage meat with a stuffing mix in these 20-minute wonders. Another A-star for the air-fryer.
These moreish little pinwheels are packed with bold flavours, inspired by a classic British sandwich. Fun to serve at parties or as tasty savoury snack, you can make-and-freeze ahead – if you can wait that long to eat them!
This vegetarian tart makes a lovely dinner party main. It looks impressive (and tastes delicious) but is actually quite easy to rustle up using ready-rolled puff pastry and ready-whipped feta. We've used Tendersweet carrots for their elegant shape, distinct crispness and sweet flavour – they're certainly the star ingredient!
This gorgeous sausage roll wreath is a great centrepiece for your Boxing Day buffet table. Top the pastry with brie and serve with a pot of cranberry sauce in the middle for festive flavours.
Popping a pastry lid on a rich smoked haddock chowder turns this dish into the ultimate creamy comfort food that all the family will love. It can also be partially made in advance to save you time in the evening.
Cosy up with a comforting twist on a classic! Packed with tender mushrooms, this rich French-style stew is topped with crisp puff pastry. Serve with steamed greens for an impressive veggie feast.
We've given a classic steak pie a spooky twist with this simple but totally delicious and fun recipe. Make your beef filling and let it simmer away while you prep the pastry lettering (use ready-rolled to keep things really easy). Serve this to the family after trick-or-treating or to guests at your next Halloween party – watch everyone tuck in!
Layers of tender ham hock, creamy sprouts, and sweet shallots come together in this festive pithivier that’s as elegant as it is comforting. A pinch of nutmeg adds warmth, while the easy-to-make filling transforms Christmas leftovers into a delicious centrepiece.
This salmon tart is perfect for a relaxed weekend brunch or light lunch. Puff pastry is topped with tzatziki, pickled radishes, avocado and smoked salmon. And the secret finishing touch? A drizzle of honey to offset the smoky salmon – delicious!
Simple, quick and tasty, this Med-style chicken tart has a lot going for it. For starters, it provides one of your 5-a-day and is a source of fibre and protein. Secondly, it uses leftover chicken stew – see recipe below – so it's great if you like batch-cooking. Rustle this up for a deliciously different lunch or a fab family meal in just half an hour.
Transform your roast parsnips and carrots into a show-stopping centrepiece with this impressive puff pastry vegetable tart. This is the perfect veggie main for Christmas dinner or any festive occasion.
This festive tart combines sweet roasted carrots, savoury shallots, punchy pesto and a hint of orange. Extra pesto can be saved in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
All the components of a vegan cheeseburger are turned into an epic plant-based wellington
Fed up with turkey? Mix it up this year and serve this succulent pork wellington recipe with cranberry, pistachio and pork stuffing
This lavish meat-free wellington gets over the problem of what to serve veggies for special occasions
This is a really impressive dish for an ambitious team in the kitchen, but worth the results with a fresh twist on the classic beef wellington
Make this veggie wellington ahead of time, then freeze it to enjoy on the big day. Packed full with festive flavours, this is the perfect vegetarian centrepiece for your Christmas dinner.
Bring some festive cheer to friends or family with this indulgent – and alternative – Christmas main
This is a savoury bake that will wow the crowd at your next street party
Get the kids to roll up their sleeves and help make these tasty and simple mini chicken sausage rolls. You can serve them up on picnics, pop them into packed lunches or pile them high at kid's parties
This stunning vegan galette is topped with miso-glazed roasted mushrooms and chestnuts to make a delicious Christmas dinner main.
This special fish supper takes salmon en croûte to the next level with an extra layer of king prawns and spinach in the filling
Top puff pastry with crème fraîche and tender fillet steak to make this simple, gluten-free tart. Finish with some rocket and a drizzle of horseradish for a brilliant Boxing Day dinner.