5 New Ways to Use Puffed Pastry
Though puffed pastry is a bit of a splurge (it sometimes costs as much as $7 per box! Crazy!), it's such a versatile ingredient to have on hand. We love keeping a batch of it in our freezer, the perfect pull-together item for impressing last-minute guests and adding on top of desserts and treats.
To really make your precious boxes of puffed pastry last, try using cookie cutters to slice it into shapes and topping on a few quick recipes. From pot pies to strawberry shortcake, here are some clever ways to use puffed pastry to dress up your favorite meals.
AWESOME POT PIE. Top your pot pie with a few golden brown puffed pastry stars. It's a easy way to turn your typical meal into something snazzy.
SNAPPY APPETIZERS. Cut puffed pastry into your favorite shapes, bake, then top with a soft cheese spread (like Alouette) and a few cucumber slices to make pretty appetizers that everyone will love.
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CHEESE BITES. Use cookie cutters to cut puffed pastry into bite-sized pieces, top with a smidgen of cream cheese, a small slice of ham, and a hefty amount of swiss cheese. Bake until the cheese is golden brown. Serve and enjoy!
SIMPLE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE. Spread a bit of butter over a puffed pastry cut-out. Sprinkle with sparkling sugar. Bake until golden. Serve with fresh berries and whipping cream for a quick, delicious dessert.
TWENTY MINUTE NAPOLEONS. Slice puffed pastry into 1″x 2″ strips. Sprinkle with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar. Bake until golden brown. Spread a bit of vanilla greek yogurt and slices of strawberries and blueberries between two or three layers of puffed pastry. Drizzle with honey. Serve and enjoy!
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