Pastry Recipes

Advance your baking skills with delicious pastry recipes. Learn how to work with puff pastry and create original pastry treats.

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    Spinach Feta Turnovers

    3 reviews

    These quick and easy turnovers are a favorite with my wife, who says they are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. —David Baruch, Weston,...


    Chocolate Mint Eclair Dessert

    3 reviews

    My college roommate gave me this recipe, which I lightened up a little. You can try other pudding flavors, but...


    Baked Elephant Ears

    4 reviews

    My mother-in-law handed down this recipe from her mother. These are a special treat—even better, I think, than those at...


    Traditional Funnel Cakes

    1 review

    When I was in high school, I made these funnel cakes every Sunday after church for my family. They are...


    French Breakfast Puffs

    6 reviews

    "Rather than serve typical pastries, I like to make these light tender treats when I have guests at breakfast," writes...


    Curried Chicken Turnovers

    3 reviews

    Whenever I have leftover chicken, these turnovers are on the menu. The tasty secret is in the curry. —Laverne Kohut,...


    Blue-Ribbon Doughnuts

    3 reviews

    What could be more delicious than a warm homemade doughnut? I've been making these tasty treats for my children and...


    Tasty Tuna Turnovers

    1 review

    You’ll have both kids and adults eating out of your hand with these speedy and simple pockets of tuna, celery...

    Pancetta, Pear & Pecan Puffs

    2 reviews

    I was recently at a wedding reception where the menu was all small bites. Here’s my rendition of the pear...


    Crab Crescent Triangles

    1 review

    When friends who love crab were planning a party, I created this recipe just for them. These comforting baked bundles...


    Chocolate Eclair Torte

    1 review

    I take this impressive dessert to the table whole, then slice it and serve. It can be made ahead of...


    Elephant Ears

    6 reviews

    "Reaction from those who eat them makes them worth the effort!" assures Suzanne McKinley of Lyons, Georgia.


    Classic Fruit Kolaches

    10 reviews

    We love making these melt-in-your-mouth goodies. For extra fun, use Christmas cookie cutters instead of a biscuit cutter. —Glen &...


    Swiss Butterhorns

    1 review

    My husband and I like to entertain at breakfast, and we're always looking for new recipes. So I was thrilled...


    Hungarian Nut Horns

    3 reviews

    My mother shared this recipe with me over 30 years ago. Nut horns are especially nice for buffets because they...


    Teriyaki Salmon Bundles

    1 review

    If you're bored with the same old appetizers, give this one a try. I serve the little salmon bundles on...


    Flaky Danish Kringle

    This traditional yeast bread wonderfully reflects my Scandinavian heritage. Flaky layers of tender dough are flavored with almond paste. The...

    Swedish Doughnuts

    14 reviews

    One day, my father got a hankering for doughnuts and asked me to make him some. I ended up trying...


    Blueberry Cheese Danish

    4 reviews

    A layer of blueberries is the sweet surprise hidden inside this pretty pastry. The recipe comes from our Test Kitchen...


    Eggnog Cream Puffs

    If you want to receive rave reviews and recipe requests, combine two Christmas classics: eggnog and cream puffs. When it...


    Snowman Doughnuts

    4 reviews

    No need to bundle up to build this snowman—you construct it in the kitchen out of doughnuts and candy! T


    Chocolate Baklava

    7 reviews

    I've been cooking for years, and baklava remains a favorite. Most folks find one piece of this rich dessert very...


    Strawberry Bliss

    8 reviews

    You'll love this homemade puff pastry crust topped with a soft-set pudding layer that has a hint of strawberry flavor....

    Frosted Pumpkin Doughnuts

    2 reviews

    Our three children grew pumpkins to sell. During harvest, it was time to make these scrumptious doughnuts. The orange frosting...


    Banana Cream Eclairs

    2 reviews

    To surprise my banana-loving family, I made this dessert for a reunion, where it stood out among the usual fare....


    Brunch Beignets

    2 reviews

    Enjoy breakfast the New Orleans way with these warm, crispy bites. Topped with powdered sugar, they are a delight! —Lois...


    Mini Apple Turnovers

    7 reviews

    These cute little pastries are so yummy! I'm tempted to hoard them for myself when I make a batch, but...


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    Feather-Light Doughnuts

    3 reviews

    When I was growing up, our farm family always had an abundance of mashed potatoes at the supper table. We...


    Puff Pastry Pillows

    10 reviews

    Robert Ryan of Newton, Iowa is known for these pretty sweet treats. "My family and co-workers love them," he says.