These easy yet impressive Christmas puff pastry recipes are exactly what you need for the festive season – from sausage rolls and tarts, to pies and Wellingtons, there are ideas for every occasion. Explore lots more puff pastry recipes and Christmas recipes for further inspiration.
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.
With a gooey, oozy centre, this veggie main is absolutely perfect for any celebratory occasion. And you can make it ahead and freeze until the big day.
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 sprout and walnut pastry is a great Boxing Day main. Any soft melting cheese will work here - why not try Camembert for extra festive flavours?
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.
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.
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 stunning vegan galette is topped with miso-glazed roasted mushrooms and chestnuts to make a delicious Christmas dinner main.
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.
Bake a batch of vegetarian sausage rolls for a crowd-pleasing snack, whether at a Boxing Day buffet or a family picnic. With a creamy spinach and ricotta filling wrapped in crisp puff pastry, these easy bakes are sure to go down a treat.
For a festive vegetarian showstopper, try this beetroot and ricotta stacked pithiver recipe. Bright layers of beetroot are layered up with herby ricotta and wrapped in buttery puff pastry - bake until golden and slice to reveal the striking striped effect inside.
This plant-based, freeze-ahead main is sure to wow your guests this festive season. Whip up some vegan gravy and you are all set, leftover pie keeps well too – perfect for a lazy Boxing Day dinner.
A classic bake during Christmas festive season, these mince pie stars are a nice alternative to the standard shape, prepared ahead these will save you time during this busy time of year.
The woody-smokiness of salmon and the delicate fragrance of chives are mixed with luxurious soured cream in this elegant festive canapé
Puff pastry can be a saving grace for a last-minute dessert. Put together these festive stars in no time, your guests are sure to love them
Serve these cute cheese bites up at your next Christmas party. Made with just a handful of ingredients, these savoury pastries couldn't be easier (or more delicious!) Serve with a fiery tomato chutney for dipping.
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.
Upgrade your sausage roll recipe this season with the addition of softened leeks, zesty cranberry sauce and crunchy nigella seeds
If you're struggling to think of the perfect party food for your next celebration, try these delicious pastry straws, filled with tasty tahini (or peanut butter, if you prefer) and sweet honey
Do more than sandwiches with your Christmas leftovers this year and bake a batch of hearty turkey Chelsea buns. Filled with tender turkey, colourful roast veg and stuffing, these are an easy way to feed the family in between Christmas and New Year.
Combine classic festive flavours in this simple canapé recipe. A tangy homemade cranberry sauce and gooey, melting Camembert are layered on top of crisp puff pastry, perfect for Christmas parties.
Pull out all the stops this festive season with a stunning salmon centrepiece. Light baked salmon topped with creamy spinach and toasted almonds, all wrapped up in buttery pastry – this alternative Christmas dinner is sure to be the star of the show
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.
Great for a midweek meal or buffet fare for any occasion, this salmon tart can be made ahead and frozen, so when you need it, you'll have a wonderful meal on the table in next to no time.
Recipes don't get much more comforting than this warming carrot and chestnut soup. Cooked chestnuts give the soup a deliciously nutty flavour and depth while finely grated Gruyere provides a lush and moreish mouthfeel.
A classic veggie pie with buttery puff pastry. For the filling, mushrooms, chestnuts, and shallots are simmered in a rich red wine sauce thickened with Beurre Manie, a kind of roux.
This fun baking project takes inspiration from cinnamon swirls and turns them into these fun festive snowmen. Kids will enjoy decorating them with sweets and chocolate chips. Ho, ho ho - get stuck in!
A twist on the classic tarte tatin, this pud is a real crowd pleaser – and will fill your kitchen with festive spice aromas before guests arrive – or serve to family and enjoy the leftovers! Using easy rough puff pastry and super-convenient tinned pears, this dessert is one to try.
A hearty steak pie that can be prepared ahead and pulled out of the freezer when it's needed – the perfect Christmas meal for all the family