If you are looking for some creative, easy and savory puff pastry appetizer ideas, you've come to the right place! Here I have gathered some of the best puff pastry cup and puff pastry sheet recipes that would be perfectly suited for any party!
If you love brie cheese, check out this list of 16 brie appetizers that would go great with puff pastry!
I am a sucker for puff pastry appetizers. Cold, hot, sweet or savory, I am all in. When it comes to appetizers, puff pastry is such a versatile ingredient. Something as simple as a dollop of brie, or a shmear of cream cheese, topped with mushrooms or veggies is all you need.
I love how easy and quick an appetizer can be created using puff pastry. All you need is a package of store-bought puff pastry and just 2 other ingredients. If you want to make your own puff pastry, you can but it takes time and when your planning a party, time is not always our best friend.
My favorite brand of puff pastry is Pepperidge Farm. They offer puff pastry in two different packages such as:
- sheets- these are the most common
- shells- these are mini cups that you can fill
Both are super versatile and easy to work with. If you're looking for mini bites for a cocktail party, the cups is the way to go.
Don't forget to check out this list of 59 Finger Food Ideas For Your Next Party.
What Is Puff Pastry?
Puff pastry is like the magical chameleon of the baking world. It's made through an intricate layering process of butter and folding and is pretty difficult to make homemade.
It's the secret weapon behind those irresistibly crisp croissants, whimsical Danish pastries, and savory sensations that make your taste buds do a happy dance.
💡Puff Pastry Tips
When preparing puff pastry, there are a few things you should keep in mind to make sure your pastry dough comes out super flaky every time.
- Puff pastry comes frozen. Make sure to defrost your pastry dough in the fridge for a few hours or overnight before you're planning on using it. If you try to rush the thawing process, your dough will turn gummy.
- It helps to place your dough on top of a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking.
- To make sure your puff pastry puffs up and doesn't fall flat, set your oven to at least 400 degrees F.
- Don't try to unfold your dough before it is fully thawed! It will only break.
- Try to handle the dough as little as possible.
- Chilling your puff pastry appetizers before you bake them will ensure your dough puffs up as much as possible.
Puff Pastry Appetizers
Savory Palmiers with Bacon and Cheese
These savory palmiers are made with savory salty bacon, cheese and maple syrup so it's a delicious puff pastry appetizer to make in advance that will be sure to satisfy.
Puff Pastry Pigs In A Blanket With Sausage
These puff pastry pigs in a blanket are an appetizer I've been making for years. They are delicious at room temperature or cold and served with a dijon sauce, they will be a hit at your gathering!
Puff Pastry Garlic n' Herb Pinwheels
These puff pastry pinwheels are the perfect vegetarian appetizer. Brushed with garlic butter and herbs, your guests will love this recipe!
Puff Pastry Pizza
This puff pastry pizza is made margherita style and without tomato sauce. It is an easy but tasty appetizer to serve at an party.
Sausage And Cheese Puff Pastry Pockets
These savory appetizers are so easy and have only 6 ingredients. They would be fun for a sports party, but are pretty enough for a fancy event too.
Puff Pastry Pigs In A Blanket with Creamy Dijon Sauce
These are the best pigs in a blanket ever. The pastry dough is moist and buttery and full of flaky goodness. Serve with a creamy Dijon sauce for dipping!
Parmesan Puff Pastry Pinwheels
This appetizer is light and fluffy puff pastry dough rolled up with a salty filling of prosciutto, parmesan and parsley inside. The perfect pinwheel appetizer.
Puff Pastry Asparagus
An appetizer that is beautiful enough for an elegant event, but no one will ever guess how easy it is to prepare.
Puff Pastry Pinwheels With Bacon & Cheese
These appetizers are delightfully rich and buttery. They can be made ahead so you can serve them with no fuss at your event.
Easy Samosa Recipe-Chicken Puff Pastry Snacks
A crispy and golden puff pastry appetizer filled with a savory ground chicken and potato mixture. Serve them as is or with a yummy dipping sauce.
Quick And Easy Pear And Goat Cheese Tart
A tart is ideal to cut into bite-size pieces for an appetizer. This pear and goat cheese tart is sweet and tangy and your guests will love it!
Baked Brie
This is such a sophisticated appetizer with a fancy cheese, fruit and nuts. Serve it on crackers or crostini so your guests won't need any utensils.
Puff Pastry Air Fryer Pigs In A Blanket
Everyone loves pigs in the blanket. This puff pastry appetizer takes them up another notch. Adults and kids alike will gobble them up.
Zucchini Tart With Rainbow Cherry Tomatoes
This vegetarian tart is beautiful and makes a fresh and flavorful appetizer when the fall produce is in full harvest or anytime you want a quick and easy appetizer.
Mushroom Tart
Cover a puff pastry with garlicky, buttery mushrooms and cheese. The result is a mouthwateringly delicious appetizer. Your guests won't be able to eat just one bite!
Vegan Tomato And Rocket Puff Pastry Tart
Do you have guests with allergy concerns? This vegan tart has no eggs and no dairy, but it so beautiful and delicious that all your guests will enjoy it.
Veggie Puffs
These veggie puffs are a vegetarian Indian snack with tender curried vegetables wrapped in puff pastry and baked. They will add a spicy kick to any appetizer spread.
Apple And Brie Tartlet
When you bite into these cute little appetizers, you get the flavors of sweet apples, creamy brie and crunchy walnuts baked into a buttery puff pastry tartlet. These are a wonderful addition to your meal anytime of day.
Chicken Curry Puffed Pastry
A delicious appetizer for all the curry lovers. Enjoy them for a breakfast buffet or for a before dinner appetizer. I’m sure your beverage has never had a better homemade accompaniment!
Mini Tomato Pastry Bites
A succulent pastry bite that's easy and fun to make and a real flavor bomb for any appetizer smorgasbord. These would make a beautiful hors d'oeuvre!
Simple Puff Pastry Bourekas
Potato bourekas (aka boreks) are a genuine Israeli treat with delicious pastry surrounding a delicious potato filling. These can be made ahead of time and then just slice them up for your appetizer display at party time.
Buffalo Chicken Puff Pastry Pinwheels
This spiral appetizer has all that buffalo chicken wing flavor you know and crave, all rolled up and baked in a puffy, flaky pastry dough. These are the ideal game day or party food.
Goat Cheese Appetizers With Roasted Tomatoes
These goat cheese appetizers will become your go-to appetizer recipe for a variety of reasons. They’re simple, yet impressive, bursting with flavor, vegetarian friendly and they look sophisticated.
Lobsteries-Lobster Pastries
Lobster is an elegant appetizer ingredient for any occasion! These are a combination of lobster, cheese, spinach and mushroom in puffed pastry. Try them for your next occasion.
These puff pastry appetizers bring together the beloved flavors of spinach and artichoke dip in an exquisite, delicate bite. Your guests will love the ease of eating this treat with no utensils.
Radish Puff Appetizer
This appetizer of mini puff pastry tarts with goat’s cheese, radishes, and micro greens are a unique, peppery, and delectable bite. They are a superb appetizer to pass around at any gathering.
Bacon Puff Pastry Twists
These tasty bacon appetizers can also be served as breadsticks with creamy soups. Are you entertaining at the last minute? This recipe has only 5-ingredients and takes 10-minutes to prepare, plus your guests will devour them.
Puff Pastry Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels
These pinwheels include all the flavors of jalapeno poppers in an easy puff pastry pinwheel. Serve these zesty appetizers with ranch on your next big game day or barbq.
zPear Puff Pastry Tart with Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese
Puff Pastry topped with juicy pear, caramelized onions, crumbled blue cheese, and walnuts makes a memorable appetizer for any party. Guests will love the flavor profile of pear and caramelized onion, combined with the crunch of the walnuts and earthy blue cheese drizzled with sweet honey.
Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Pastry Appetizer
Crisp and airy puff pastry squares, topped with a layer of garlic flavored, whipped cream cheese and a piece of smoked salmon. An appetizer that is so simple, but makes a big statement at any party.
Gruyere, Sage & Prosciutto Puff Pastry Twists
These meat and cheese crisps have the unique flavor of fried sage to make them an especially interesting appetizer. They are so simple to whip up and your guests are sure to ask for the secret ingredient.
Puff Pastry Straws
Delicate, light puff pastry straws made with Parmesan cheese, sesame seeds and poppy seeds. These little twists are perfect for adding to a charcuterie board or any appetizer spread.
Cake Pop Maker Puff Pastry Chicken Balls
Use your cake pop maker for a savory application to make these puff pastry balls filled with a flavorful combination of cooked chicken breasts, fruit, nuts and cheese. Whip up this gorgeous appetizer for your next gathering in no time at all.
Spring Vegetable Tart
This Spring Vegetable Tart is a cinch to make with fresh or frozen veggies and store-bought puff pastry crust. The vegetables are colorful and will make your guests think of Spring anytime they see this beauty on your appetizer spread.
Chorizo Sausage Rolls
Switch up your usual sausage roll with chorizo for an appetizer with an extra flavor kick.
Easy Goat Cheese And Honey Bites
You will be amazed at the depth of flavor in these simple, bite-sized appetizers. They will be delightful as an appetizer for any occasion.
Spiced Potato Puff Pastry
These appetizers will look extraordinary at your next event. So beautiful and full of flavor and a fancy presentation!
Puff Pastry Pizza with Blue Cheese, Apples & Kale Chips
This is such an eye catching appetizer and with the flavors of mild blue cheese, sweet red apples, earthy green asparagus and crumbled up kale chips, the taste will live up to the promise of its appearance.
Vegetarian Buffalo Cauliflower Puff Pastry Pizza Bites with Blue Cheese Sauce
Everyone loves the flavor of buffalo sauce and this pizza is a vegetarian option that looks so delicious that everyone will want to try it. Perfect for a game day gathering.
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📖 Recipe
50+ Puff Pastry Appetizers - Chili Bites
Ingredients
- 1 Package Frozen Puff Pastry Dough ((2 Sheets))
- 1 Can Hormel Chili ((with or without beans))
- 2 Tsp. Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 Scallions
- ½ Cup Shredded Cheese ((Jack, Mozzarella & Cheddar bag mix))
To Top It Off
- ½ Cup Sour Cream ((Optional))
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F and take out your puff pastry dough.
- Mix chili, vinegar, and scallions together in bowl and set aside. (Reserve 1-2 tablespoon of scallions to garnish.)
- Prepare your puff pastry dough by opening puff pastry sheets and cutting each sheet into 12 equal squares. (Tip* Working with cold dough is easier than room temperature!)
- Place a tablespoon of chili mixture onto the center of each square. Refreeze any extra dough for another time. You should get at least 18 bites (1 ½ sheets.)
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until pastry dough is golden brown.
- You can choose to add the cheese and stick it back in the oven to melt the cheese OR you can just add the cheese and serve right away!
- Then add a dollop of sour cream to each followed by chopped scallions for a better presentation!
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