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

Looking for puff pastry recipes? Try our ideas for savoury and sweet dishes using this flaky pastry, including quick ideas using ready-made puff pastry (festive vol-au-vents, cheese pies and three different variations of tarte tatin) along with recipes to make puff pastry from scratch. Next, try our or filo pastries.

Savoury puff pastry recipes

Chicken and leek pie

This easy chicken and leek pot pie makes the most of ready-made puff pastry and is on the table in just 1 hour. It's the perfect comforting family meal for chilly evenings.

Chicken and leek puff pie with section taken out

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.

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.

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.

Miso and chilli squash tarte tatin

Serve this vibrant savoury tart with a couple of winter salads for an impressive but simple dinner party dish.

Miso and chilli sage squash tarte tatin on a green background

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.

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.

Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls Recipe with Cheese

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

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.

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.

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...

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...

Tomato and Ricotta Tart Recipe with Parmesan

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.

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.

Baked brie in puff pastry

Looking for a delicious and elegant appetiser? This seriously simple recipe features baked brie topped with chutney oozing from golden puff pastry, a crowd pleaser every time.

Ham, egg and asparagus tart

This recipe for a ham, egg and asparagus tart is a great option for a midweek meal for the family, or to make for a picnic in the summer.

Wild mushroom koulibiacs

Individual fish pies: inspired by the Russian classic coulibiac, puff pastry parcels filled with salmon, rice and leeks and mushroom in the best creamy sauce.

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

Sweet puff pastry desserts recipes

Chocolate and hazelnut millefeuille cake

Sandwich crisp puff pastry circles together with homemade hazelnut ganache, then top with sweetened Frangelico whipped cream, crushed hazelnuts and a drizzle of warm Nutella for a decadent dessert.

Puff pastry mince pies

Rustle up a speedy batch of mince pies using pre-made puff pastry and shop-bought mincemeat. We love the nutty crunch from adding pecans and the warmth from spiced rum.

Puff pastry rhubarb tart with star anise custard

The puff pastry makes this tart extra flaky, with a perfect combination of sharp, seasonal rhubarb and creamy star anise custard.

Apricot and cardamom tarte tatin

Prove your baking skills to friends and family with an extra juicy apricot tarte tatin, spiced with cardamon and served with a side of moreish no-churn chai ice cream.

A tarte tatin with a scoop of ice cream on top, on a purple plate with a mottled pink stone background

Easy tarte tatin

Caramelised apples wrapped in puff pastry makes a classic, comforting dessert. All you'll need is a pack of puff pastry, apples, butter, cider and sugar. The cider-caramel sauce is a delicious finishing touch. Serve with creamy vanilla ice cream on the side.

Apricot and hazelnut pastries

Use some ready-made croissant dough to make these flaky apricot pastries, with custard and sweet apricots. They're the perfect weekend treat, and ready in just 35 minutes. Try topping with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to make an extra decadent dessert.