Food Ingredients Guide 11 Recipes That Use Frozen Puff Pastry So You Can Save Time in the Kitchen Many of these dishes will come in handy this holiday season. By Samantha Leffler Samantha Leffler Instagram Website Samantha is the senior food editor at RealSimple.com. Prior to joining Real Simple, she wrote and edited stories about food trends, plant-based food, nutrition, and new product releases for Food Network, LIVEKINDLY, and Eat This, Not That. She also launched the US Weekly food vertical, where she wrote about the intersection of food and pop culture. She is a graduate of New York University as a University Honors Scholar. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 13, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email If you're looking for some time-saving cooking hacks this holiday season (and beyond), consider stocking up on some puff pastry. While this ingredient (which you can buy frozen in sheets at the grocery store or make yourself) can obviously be used to make everything from a blueberry tart to a batch of chocolate cookies, it's also versatile enough to shine in other dishes, including several savory favorites. For example, puff pastry can be used as a hassle-free topper for an easy take on chicken pot pie, which is basically the quintessential winter dish, or the base of a vegetable tart with bold and spicy red curry paste. 12 Winter Soups You Can Make With 10 Ingredients or Less And if you're looking to save some time in the kitchen this holiday season so you can be with your loved ones instead, puff pastry is the key to a myriad of holiday-approved appetizers, main courses (including breakfast!), and, of course, plenty of desserts. Keep reading to find out how this inexpensive supermarket staple can save you time this holiday season, and don't shy away from using these recipes after the holidays as well! 01 of 11 Fancy Pigs in a Blanket Use frozen puff pastry to make these addictive, crowd-pleasing snacks. Get the recipe:Pigs in a Blanket. Quentin Bacon get the recipe Whether you're hosting a holiday party or getting ready for game day, you can't go wrong with pigs in a blanket. This "fancy" and homemade take on the classic appetizer uses store-bought sausage (feel free to pick your favorite kind) and frozen puff pastry to create an undoubtable crowd-pleaser in 30 minutes. RELATED: 13 Bite-Sized Trader Joe's Appetizers That Are Perfect for Holiday Hosting 02 of 11 Parmesan-Scallion Pastry Pinwheels When you think of appetizers for a New Year’s Eve party one of the first things that probably comes to mind is classic puff pastry bites! These so-simple Parmesan Scallion Pastry Pinwheels couldn’t be easier with pre-made puff pastry from the freezer section of your supermarket. Plus you can assemble and pre-slice them to have at the ready in your freezer to bake off during your bash. Get the recipe:Parmesan Scallion Pastry Pinwheels. José Picayo get the recipe These savory pinwheels made with grated Parmesan cheese and sliced scallions work great as a holiday appetizer, but they could also be added to a breakfast spread along with some eggs, or simply enjoyed as a snack. 03 of 11 Pizza Croissants JENNIFER CAUSEY get the recipe As you may have guessed, this recipe merges pizza and croissants (courtesy of frozen puff pastry) to create a decadent dish that's bound to be a hit whenever you serve it. The result is a buttery, flaky version of pizza filled with marinara sauce, cheese, and pepperoni slices that, dare we say it, might just be better than the real deal. 04 of 11 Red Curry Veggie Tart Greg DuPree get the recipe If you're looking for a recipe that says "I spent hours in the kitchen perfecting this," but really only takes a fraction of that time to throw together, we've found it. This spicy vegetarian tart features a frozen puff pastry base paired with frozen vegetables, (another shortcut!) coconut milk, and red curry paste. RELATED: 22 Easy Vegan Dinner Recipes to Start Your Plant-Based Journey 05 of 11 Chicken and Gruyère Turnovers Romulo Yanes get the recipe Not only do these savory turnovers use frozen puff pastry, but they're also filled with shredded rotisserie chicken (which is great if you've got some leftover chicken languishing in the fridge), Gruyère cheese, and frozen peas. The result is a flavorful meal that's ready-to-eat in less than 45 minutes. 06 of 11 Flaky Mushroom and Gruyère Tarts Sautéed meaty mushrooms and melted cheese make a mouthwatering topping for the crisp, airy puff pastry. Get the recipe:Flaky Mushroom and Gruyère Tarts. Sang An get the recipe Impress your guests with these restaurant-quality tarts. The frozen puff pastry base is elevated by an assortment of mushrooms that have been cooked in white wine, as well as shredded Gruyère cheese. Eat these tarts solo, or serve them with the accompanying side salad made with radishes and a Dijon mustard dressing. 07 of 11 Quick and Easy Chicken Pot Pie Jennifer Causey get the recipe For a comforting meal that everyone will love, use frozen puff pastry to throw together a tasty chicken pot pie. The hearty dish, which is the perfect weeknight winter meal, is made with a frozen vegetable blend and a rotisserie chicken. It gets its creaminess from a filling combination of heavy whipping cream and chicken broth, and is ready in about 30 minutes. RELATED: 18 Hearty Winter Dinner Ideas Perfect for Cold Days 08 of 11 Beef and Sweet Potato Turnovers David Prince get the recipe Meat and potatoes—more specifically sweet potatoes and sautéed ground beef—get an upgrade thanks to a blanket of puff pastry that's been sprinkled with some grated cheddar cheese. Think of this dish as an adult take on Hot Pockets that you won't want to miss. 09 of 11 Cinnamon Rolls Betty Gold get the recipe Sure, you can buy packaged cinnamon rolls and pop 'em in the oven, or spend hours making the delicate dough from scratch, but if neither of those options sound appealing, you could use frozen puff pastry instead. By using the frozen dough, you're elevating those supermarket cinnamon rolls without spending half your day in the kitchen. The best part? You're left with a batch of tasty treats after just 30 minutes. 10 of 11 Puff Pastry Spiced Almond Wreaths Chances are you have most of the ingredients to make these almond wreaths on hand already (since you can substitute any nut you like for the roasted salted almonds). Don’t skimp on the egg wash, though, it helps to hold the wreaths together and also gives them a golden sheen. Get the recipe:Puff Pastry Spiced Almond Wreaths. Greg DuPree get the recipe Yes you can make a wreath out of puff pastry, and yes it's delicious. These festive treats are made with roasted salted almonds and a mix of warm spices including nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice. RELATED: 5 Fabulous No-Bake Holiday Desserts 11 of 11 Puff Pastry S'mores Poptarts When baked in the oven, sheets of frozen puff pastry become flaky and buttery—making them the perfect envelope for marshmallows and chocolate. A chocolate drizzle on top makes these reminiscent of the childhood breakfast favorite. Get the recipe: Puff Pastry S’mores Poptarts. Grace Elkus get the recipe If you love s'mores, chances are you'll enjoy these marshmallow-chocolate graham hand-pies enclosed in puff pastry. Not only are these pastries tidier than traditional s'mores, they're also a great kid-friendly kitchen activity, and take only 15 minutes to prep. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit