12 Puff Pastry Appetizers

By

Tara Massouleh McCay

Updated on November 28, 2023

Puff pastry is a busy host's best friend. Also known as pâte feuilletée, puff pastry is essentially just laminated dough. Like a croissant, it's flaky, feather-light, and packs big butter flavor thanks to the butter tucked in between every paper-thin layer. The store-bought freezer staple is as versatile as it is delicious, which makes it a well-loved tool for throwing a fabulous party.

Fig, Pecan, And Brie Bites — Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

It can serve as the base for a rustic fruit tart served with ice cream, and it can just as easily roll up into addictive buffalo chicken pinwheels. And of course, nothing's more crowd-pleasing or time-saving than brie wrapped inpuff pastry. Whether you're planning a football tailgate or elegant fall dinner party, these 12 puff pastry appetizers will steal the show at your next get-together.

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Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

Baked Brie In Puff Pastry — Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

There are a million variations of this classic party appetizer. Swap out the flavor of preserves or pepper jelly you top the brie with, or get creative with accompaniments like toasted baguette or fresh figs.

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Pigs In A Blanket

Pigs in a blanket served with dijon mustard — Will Dickey

It's not a party without pigs in a blanket. Since Sister Schubert doesn't seem to be making her variety anymore, save this recipe so you can make your own for years to come.

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Fig, Pecan, and Brie Bites

Fig, Pecan, And Brie Bites — Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

This savory-sweet dish is wonderful as a warm, passed hors d'oeuvre. Nothing beats a bite-sized appetizer when you're mingling.

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Sausage Rolls

Baked sausage rolls with dipping sauce — Will Dickey

Sausage rolls may be a British staple, but we're adopting this perfect pairing of buttery puff pastry and spiced sausage for our next tailgate.

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Spicy Cheese Twists

Spicy Cheese Twists — Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

A close cousin to the classic cheese straw, this crunchy, cheesy, party-ready appetizer comes together in no time at all. Perfect for that last-minute Christmas cocktail party you unwittingly offered to host.

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Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Kathleen Varner

For the folks who always volunteer to bring the buffalo chicken dip, try serving this clever pinwheel recipe with a side of creamy blue cheese.

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Cranberry Baked Brie Bites

Cranberry Baked Brie Bites — Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Get in the holiday spirit with this Thanksgiving-inspired bite that's big on fall flavor, from tangy cranberries to herbaceous sage and nutty pecans.

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Mini Mushroom- And- Parsnip Pot Pies

Mini Mushroom-and-Parsnip Pot Pies — Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

Make this recipe part of your fall or winter dinner party menu. Serve it as a comforting first course, or make a larger version to serve as a side with a hearty pot roast.

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Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts

Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts — Alison Miksch

Tomato pie is a labor of love. This muffin pan tomato tart gives you all the same bright summer flavor in one easy, breezy bite-sized package.

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Pear-And-Brie Puff Pastry Tarts

Pear-and-Brie Puff Pastry Tarts — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Impress your guests with a "wow" moment thanks to the elegantly layered pears and bubbling brie in this easy-to-assemble tart.

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Bacon-And-Egg Tarts with Goat Cheese

Bacon-and-Egg Tarts with Goat Cheese — Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Whether you want to shake up your weekend breakfast routine or delight guests with a breakfast-for-dinner party, this recipe deserves a spot in your repertoire.

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Ham- And- Cheese Puff Pastries

Ham-and-Cheese Puff Pastries — Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Deli ham, gruyere cheese, and Creole mustard do the heavy lifting in these flavor-filled pockets of yum.

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