A puff patry ham and cheese galette with a large chunk taken out to reveal the cheesy filling

Chicken and leek puff pie with section taken out

Mushroom wellington

Serve our meat-free version of beef wellington for your next Sunday lunch, where mushrooms provide a deliciously meaty texture.

Rough puff pastry recipe

Check out our quick and easy rough puff pastry. This simple yet fool proof recipe is the perfect swap for recipes using shop-bought puff pastry.

Smoked salmon and cream cheese galettes

Serve these sesame seeded galettes topped with herby cream cheese and delicate smoked salmon as a starter or light lunch with some salad leaves.

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Puff pastry tarts with squash and feta

These delicious simple tarts are made with just 3 ingredients - caramelised squash, crumbled feta and buttery puff pastry.

Perk up your party buffet with our epic sausage roll and camembert wheel.

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Giant champagne and lemon prawn vol-au-vents

Take your Christmas dinner starter to the next level by adding champagne to your king prawn vol-au-vents.

Prawn Vol Au Vents Recipe with Champagne

Croque monsieur galette

Impress your friends and make this galette recipe with golden puff pastry and indulgent ham oozing with nutty and creamy gruyère cheese. We love cheese, click here for more cheesy recipes...

Russet and rum tarte tatin

Check out our showstopping tarte tatin recipe with russet apples, flaky puff pastry and dark rum. This impressive pudding may take a bit of time to make but it's well worth the wait.

Pistachio cream rugelach

Inspired by the Jewish pastry rugelach, these dainty pistachio cream pastries by John-Gregory Smith come bursting with pistachio cream and dark chocolate, finished with a sugar glaze.

Portuguese chocolate custard tarts

Try our recipe using ready-made puff pastry. If you love Portuguese custard tarts, then you'll love this recipe – we've added Nutella for extra indulgence. Make these impressive tarts for an easy weekend treat.

Beef wellingtons

Perfectly cooked beef, mushrooms and flaky pastry make the best Beef Wellington. Make these individual versions for a special occasion or just for special family and friends.

Easy puff pastry tarte tatin

Caramelised apples wrapped in puff pastry make the best Tarte Tatins. These individual ones are designed to be easy but impressive enough for a dinner party. The cider-caramel sauce is a delicious finishing touch.

Easy cinnamon buns

Get creative with a block of puff pastry and make our easiest ever cinnamon buns by twisting long cinnamon spiced pastry strips into spirals; perfect for a weekend breakfast that'll go down a storm with family and friends. Delicious served freshly baked and warm out the oven or they can be frozen ahead for another time. We have loads of cinnamon bun ideas to try here...

Vegan sausage rolls

We think this homemade vegan sausage roll is a winner – packed with meaty mushrooms, encased in flaky puff pastry and topped with crunchy poppy seeds.

Lamb kofta puffs with tahini and tomato sauce

In this recipe from Persian cooking guru Sabrina Ghayour, flakey puff pastry is used to make little parcels of tender lamb koftas accompanied by 2 delicious sauces; yoghurt with tahini and a rich tomato and harissa sauce, plus extra for dipping. An easy and unusual appetizer to tempt your dinner party guests.

Lamb Kofta Rolls Recipe With Tomato Sauce

Left-over roast chicken pie

Use the remains of a roast chicken or turkey to create this creamy 1-hour pie, perfect on a chilly day.

Blueberry and mascarpone slice

Make the puff pastry base and blueberry compote ahead for a speedy assembly job ideal for your next summer dinner party.

Cheese pastry

Transform your left-over Christmas cheese into delightful puff pastry pies with minimal effort. These five-ingredient snacks are a perfect way to repurpose surplus holiday cheese.

Cheese straws on a wooden board with a side salad

Scallop shell pies

We serve these pretty pies in their original scallop shell and top with flaky puff pastry, a perfect way to impress guests.

Flaky rhubarb tart with star anise custard

Put rhubarb at the centre in this pretty afternoon tea idea. Puff pastry makes this tart extra flaky, with sharp rhubarb and a creamy star anise custard.

Sausage twist

Elevate the humble sausage roll in this show-stopping sausage twist with step-by-step help from olive's test kitchen. Ideal for a dinner party or as part of a festive feast, puff pastry surrounds sweet caramelised onions and spiced sausage meat studded with herbs, dried apricots and pistachios.

Blackberry mascarpone puff pastry tart

With only a handful of ingredients and a sheet of puff pastry, you can create this simple and quick blackberry tart with sweetened vanilla mascarpone for a crowd pleasing dessert. A perfect light and fruity finish to an indulgent meal.

Toffee-banana tart

Banana and toffee is a classic flavour combination. Try it in this impressive-looking, delicious, sticky tart and serve it with a decadent toffee cream for extra indulgence.

Tomato and ricotta puff pastry tart

Check out this super easy tomato tart recipe with ready-made flaky puff pastry, creamy ricotta and fresh basil. Serve with salad for a simple veggie midweek meal. We have plenty of ideas for savoury tarts here...

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Butternut squash and gruyère pithivier

This pithivier is a vegetarian centerpiece to impress everyone. The butternut squash and gruyere make a deliciously rich filling for the golden puff pastry.

Vegetarian Pithivier Recipe With Butternut Squash

Cherry jam and almond galettes

Check out our almond galettes with whole black cherries and cherry jam. These mini tarts are made easy with ready-made puff pastry and a simple homemade almond frangipane.

Curried mutton pie

This beautifully crafted curry pie recipe from chef Calum Franklin of the Holborn Dining Room uses puff pastry to encase a hearty mutton filling spiced with the flavours of India. With a little effort, take your puff pastry skills up a notch and you will have the perfect meal to impress your friends and family. The individual pies are served with a fresh mango salad laced with chilli, lime and coriander to bring a fresh, zesty kick to a warming winter dinner.

Chicory and dolcelatte puff pastry tart

Ready rolled puff pastry makes light work of this easy vegetarian centrepiece which can be ready in under an hour. Golden, caramelised chicory and creamy dolcelatte in a crisp puff pastry tart are drizzled with a honey and lemon thyme drizzle for a finishing touch of aromatic sweetness. Best served warm alongside a green salad for a weekend lunch or light midweek dinner.