When designing your holiday table spread you should include some easy but delicious light and flakey puff pastry appetizers. Puff pastry is easy to use, turns out airy and crispy every time, and can even be made to look super festive.
Puff Pastry Appetizers for the Holidays
Puff pastry is a type of laminated dough that contains layers upon layers of butter. As a result, when baked, it becomes extremely light, airy, and flakey. This pastry is versatile enough to be used in both sweet and savory applications.
Because of its rich flavor and appealing texture, puff pastry is frequently used as a base for appetizers. You can combine puff pastry with a variety of savory ingredients, including cheese, mushrooms, onions, chicken, bacon, tomatoes, and more.
From mini beef Wellingtons and delicious sausage rolls to baked brie and onion tarts, these delicious snacks and hors d’oeuvres are simple and quick to prepare at the last minute without sacrificing flavor or presentation.
Use these puff pastry appetizers for Thanksgiving or Christmas this year, or try a few for each holiday! The colors and flavors of many of these appetizer ideas make them perfect for those two holidays. If you make a recipe from this list that is a big hit for Thanksgiving, you can try it again at Christmas.
Air Fryer Puff Pastry Courtesy of Flavours Treat
Air fryer puff pastry is the ideal dessert! Cook puff pastry in the air fryer and serve with a variety of toppings for a simple and tasty treat.
Apple Puff Pastry Tart Courtesy of Tasha’s Artisan Foods
The Best Apple Puff Pastry Tart – A delicious apple dessert that tastes just like an apple pie but takes a fraction of the time to prepare!
Apple Roses With Puff Pastry Courtesy of Jersey Girl Cooks
Learn how to make puff pastry apple roses with this simple recipe and tutorial. They’re both delicious and beautiful!
When it comes to cooking, taste is the most important factor in deciding whether or not to make a recipe. While presentation is important, the combination of flavors is usually what attracts me to certain foods.
Apple roses with puff pastry are surprisingly easy to make for such a beautiful dessert. They’re ideal for serving at parties, gatherings, and special events. The delicate layers of golden pastry and the elegant arrangement of thinly sliced apples make for a stunning presentation.
Artichoke Chicken In Puff Pastry Courtesy of The Dizzy Cook
This spinach artichoke chicken in puff pastry is like little pockets of heaven, filled with creamy Boursin cheese, spinach, artichokes, and tender chicken breast.
A simple combination of artichoke hearts, spinach, and chicken breast is wrapped in store-bought puff pastry and flavored with Boursin garlic and herb cheese. This means you won’t need many spices to make this puff pastry chicken!
This recipe is not only simple, but it will impress your guests and make you look like a top chef in just a little more than 30 minutes. It’s also convenient to prepare ahead of time!
Brie And Jam Puff Pastry Bites Courtesy of Simply Scrumptious Eats
Brie and Jam Puff Pastry Bites have a lightly crisp, ultra flaky exterior with a hint of jam and creamy, melt-in-your-mouth brie.
While these are delicious any time of year, they are especially tasty during the winter months!
Cherry Danish With Puff Pastry Courtesy of Vanilla Bean Cuisine
This simple Cherry Danish recipe includes puff pastry filled with sweet cream cheese and fresh cherries. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Chicken Or Turkey In Puff Pastry Courtesy of Ovenspiration
Use a puff pastry sheet to transform leftover turkey into something new! Flavored cream cheese adds creaminess to each bite.
The fact that shredded meat is readily available after Thanksgiving or from any poultry meal is a huge bonus! No one will call “fowl” on that!
Creamy Chicken And Leek Pies With Puff Pastry Courtesy of The Cinnamon Jar
Make quick, delicious chicken and leek pies with store-bought puff pastry and roasted chicken. We also use a secret ingredient.
What truly distinguishes these pies is a small sprinkle of magic: parmesan cheese. The parmesan adds richness and depth of flavour to the creamy filling.
Easy Apple Puff Pastry Tart Courtesy of Mother Would Know
Easy Apple Puff Pastry Tart is simple to make, elegant, and requires only eight ingredients. Bake it for company and get lots of oohs and aahs.
It would make an excellent Thanksgiving dessert. A unique twist on apple pie, with a less sweet and gooey filling. Plus, the outside has more crunch and is much easier to cut. This elegant winner is sure to impress your family and friends.
Easy Cherry Tartlets With Puff Pastry Courtesy of A Baking Journey
These Puff Pastry Cherry Tartlets are quick and easy little pastries that are ideal for an afternoon tea or party.
These Mini Cherry Tarts are a delightfully fresh, buttery, and crunchy little pastry that is incredibly simple to make. They simply mix a homemade cherry filling made from fresh cherries with frozen puff pastry. Easy peasy!
Lemon Curd Puff Pastry Cups Courtesy of Life Currents
Lemon Curd Puff Pastry Cups are a really fun dessert that’s easy to make, and individual mini lemon tarts only need two ingredients!
These lemon puff pastry cups are like miniature lemon pies. Despite this, they’re easy to make with store-bought puff pastry.
Lemon Puff Pastry Sticks Courtesy of Life Currents
Lemon Puff Pastry Sticks – flaky and delicious with a light sweet lemon filling and lemon icing drizzle – the perfect addition to any brunch.
Peach Puff Pastry Courtesy of Greenbowl2Soul
These peach upside down puff pastry tarts require only seven ingredients and can be prepared in 25 minutes.
This dish combines crispy, flaky, buttery puff pastry with juicy peaches seasoned with cinnamon and ginger. This simple summer dessert requires only 7 ingredients and takes 25 minutes to prepare.
Puff Pastry Blueberry Turnovers Courtesy of The Toasty Kitchen
Puff pastry blueberry turnovers are quick, easy, and ready in under an hour! The puff pastry makes these pies flaky, buttery, and tender.
You only need seven ingredients to get started. What is the best part? There is no messy slicing or serving involved. Turnovers are like little portable desserts; simply grab and go!
Puff Pastry Cinnamon Twists Courtesy of Spatula Desserts
These super flakey, sweet cinnamony, buttery Puff Pastry Cinnamon Twists are incredibly easy to make and delicious!
Serve these cinnamon sugar puff pastry twists immediately or keep them at room temperature for up to three days.
Puff Pastry Pizza Tarts With Tomato And Cheddar Courtesy of Flavour And Savour
Puff Pastry Pizza Tarts with Tomato and Cheddar provide classic pizza flavor in every bite. Top the puff pastry with cheese, tomatoes, and herbs.
Puff Pastry Pumpkin Spice Rolls Courtesy of Cooking On The Front Burner
Puff Pastry Pumpkin Spice Rolls are delicious. These flaky rolls are infused with pumpkin spice, brown sugar, and topped with maple cream cheese glaze!
If you want an easy and delicious recipe, these pastries are for you! They are ideal for entertaining or serving at breakfast or brunch any time.
Puff Pastry Pumpkin Turnovers Courtesy of Spatula Desserts
Puff Pastry Potato Roses are delicate, delicious, and easy to make if you follow this step-by-step recipe. Impress your friends with these celebratory treats!
Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Cups Gluten Free Courtesy of Flavour And Savour
Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Cups can be prepared in advance. Flaky puff pastry, either regular or gluten-free, is filled with spinach, artichokes and cheese.
Tomato Tart With Puff Pastry Courtesy of Gluten Free Tranquility
Tomato Tart with Puff Pastry is a quick and simple recipe. It’s extremely versatile and can be served as a main dish, side dish, light lunch, or snack.
Vegan Apple Turnovers With Puff Pastry Courtesy of The Daily Dish
I enjoy working with puff pastry; it’s one of those accidentally vegan products that gets a lot of use in our household. Consider these mini cherry galettes or this flavorful mushroom and barley pot pie. Puff pastry elevates everything, and it’s surprisingly simple to use.
Zucchini Puff Pastry Tart Courtesy of Walking On Sunshine Recipes
This simple zucchini puff pastry tart features a savory cream cheese spread, thinly sliced zucchini, and balsamic salad dressing baked for 20 minutes.
This recipe comes together quickly thanks to frozen puff pastry, but it’s not short on flavor. It’s delicious.
Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Puff Pastry Appetizer Courtesy of Vigor it Out
If you are looking for a holiday appetizer that guests will request year after year you have to try making this Christmas Tree spinach dip puff pastry! This recipe blends together one of the most famous holiday dips with light and crispy puffed pastry in the shape of a Christmas tree. Learn how to make this impressive appetizer step-by-step and wow your guests!
Christmas Appetizer Puffs Courtesy of Tastes of Lizzy T
Christmas Appetizer Puffs and a festive veggie tray make the perfect pairing with flavored hummus. Create an effortlessly elegant party food display this season.
Spicy Strawberry and Walnut Brie Courtesy of Whipped it Up
This is a perfect savoury appetizer for your Thasnkgiving or Christmas party! Spicy Strawberry and Walnut Brie is PERFECT for the holiday season! It is easy to make and it is absolutely delicious.
