This post will show you the best easy make ahead puff pastry appetizers.
Puff pastry sheets are an ingredient I always keep in my freezer for delicious snacks and last-minute guests. It’s so easy to work with, always comes out perfect and everyone loves the buttery and flaky layers of puff pastry finger foods.
I will be sharing my favorite mini puff pastry appetizers, that are ready in minutes, use simple ingredients, and most of all, are super delicious!
25 Make Ahead Puff Pastry Appetizers
Here are the best easy appetizers made with store-bought puff pastry.
1. Puff Pastry Tomato Tartlets
Tomato tartlets with puff pastry are a cheesy, flaky delight you can whip up in just 30 minutes. They’re bursting with layers of flaky puff pastry, creamy ricotta cheese, fragrant herbs, and juicy tomatoes.
Whether you make individual tartlets or one big tart to share, the best part is you can prepare them up to 3 days ahead, and just heat them when you’re ready to enjoy and serve them at room temperature.
Recipe by: The Heirloom Pantry
2. Spinach Dip Pull-Apart Christmas Tree
Want to impress your guests with a unique holiday treat? Try this Spinach Puff Pastry Christmas Tree, made with a delicious savory spinach dip and shaped into a Christmas tree!
Recipe by: OhClary
3. Pesto Parmesan Cups
If you’re looking for the perfect elegant appetizer for special occasions, then this easy recipe is for you!
Ooozing with delicious pesto sauce, parmesan cheese, and goat cheese filling and topped with sun-dried tomatoes – it is the perfect holiday appetizer.
Recipe by: Modern Honey
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4. Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls
No party is complete without puff pastry sausage rolls – the perfect appetizer for feeding a crowd of hungry people! Crispy puff pastry embraces spiced sausage; it’s so good you won’t be able to stop at just one!
Recipe by: Cooking with Curls
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5. Cranberry Brie Bites
You only need 4 simple ingredients to make this cranberry brie bites recipe. Melted brie cheese, and tangy cranberry sauce in golden, flaky cups. Ideal for your holiday gatherings!
Recipe by:Little Sunny Kitchen
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6. Asparagus Cheese Tart
Asparagus cheese tart features a cheesy trio, crowned with seasoned roasted fresh asparagus, cozy in puff pastry. Great for brunch, as a side dish, or as a crowd-favorite appetizer for any gathering!
Recipe by:In Fine Taste
7. Puff Pastry Roses
Puff pastry apple roses – simple yet elegant, whether as an appetizer or as a quick sweet treat!
Recipe by:SugarHero
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8. Caramelized Onion Tart
This large tart with sweet caramelized onions is great when feeding a crowd.
Recipe by: Life Love Liz
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9. Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Try these 5-ingredient ham and cheese pinwheels with puff pastry. It’s made with tasty puff pastry dough, cheddar cheese, and sliced ham and comes together in under 20 minutes!
Recipe by: Mrs Jones’s Kitchen
10. Puff Pastry Bacon Pinwheels
Bacon and cheddar puff pastry pinwheels are a hit! Great for parties and family get-togethers!
Recipe by: Julie’s Eats and Treats
11. Bacon & Cream Cheese Appetizer
Here’s a 3-ingredient puff pastry appetizer for your party guests. Perfect for last-minute gatherings, all you need is a sheet of puff pastry, cream cheese, and bacon.
Recipe by: Masala Herb
12. Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese in Puff Pastry
Create this appetizer for your upcoming cocktail party. Just 5 ingredients and a drizzle of honey adds sweetness to the dates and goat cheese.
Recipe by: Sense & Edibility
13. Pepper and Goat Cheese Triangles
Puff pastry triangles, filled with goat cheese and red bell pepper, and bake in an electric skillet. A quick, tasty appetizer with just a few ingredients!
Recipe by: In the Kitch
14. Honey Almond Puff Pastry Wrapped Brie
The combination of brie cheese, buttery pastry, honey, and almonds – makes this a sweet and salty festive party delight!
Recipe by: Modern Honey
15. Baked Brie with Jam
Baked brie with jam, a holiday party favorite. Creamy Brie, fig jam, and walnuts in buttery puff pastry. It’s a delightful and elegant great appetizer for any holiday party.
Recipe by: Yellow Bliss Road
16. Feta & Bacon Spinach Puffs
These mini puff pastry appetizers are so good!
Featuring a creamy filling made with bacon and feta cheese, wrapped in golden brown puff pastry, and made effortlessly in a muffin tin.
Recipe by: Cooking on the Front Burners
17. Spinach Artichoke Pinwheels
Spinach artichoke pinwheels are so easy to whip up. Grab some puff pastry, mix in the cheesy artichoke-spinach goodness, and you’ve got a winner for any gathering!
Recipe by: Flavour and Savour
18. Herbed Tomato Cheese Tart
Rustic tomato tart, easy and tasty for dinner parties or a light lunch. Tomatoes, cheese, and puff pastry make for a delightful vegetarian treat that tastes just as good as it looks.
Recipe by: Two Kooks in the Kitchen
19. Savory Cheese Puffs
Savor Gruyere cheese puffs with raspberry sauce – cheesy, herby, puff pastry delights! Ideal for appetizers, snacks, or alongside soup or salad.
Recipe by: Delicious Little Bites
20. Spinach Pinwheels
This is a well-loved recipe for spinach pinwheels that are so easy to make. Just make the filling, spread it on pastry, roll it up, and slice. Then bake them when you are ready to serve either as a quick snack for yourself or when you need an appetizer for unexpected guests.
Recipe by: Sheri Silver
21. Brie Cranberry Bites Appetizer
Cranberry brie bites: simple pastry squares with brie, and cranberry, perfect for holidays. Creamy and sweet!
Recipe by: XOXO Bella
22. Puff Pastry Cheese Straws
These easy-to-make cheese straws are way tastier than store bough cheese sticks. They are also incredibly easy to make following this simple recipe!
Recipe by: XOXO Bella
23. Mushroom Tarts
Mushroom tarts with Gouda and honey in puff pastry – perfect for celebrations!
Recipe by: The Delicious Spoon
24. Blue Cheese Puff Pastry Tarts
Blue Cheese Puff Pastry Tarts – a hit at any party. Easy, flavorful appetizers that are always a crowd-pleaser!
Recipe by: It’s Not Complicated Recipes
25. Ham and Cheese Hearts
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with ham and cheese puff pastry hearts – a lovely appetizer that tastes great with champagne and are light enough that they won’t weigh you down.
Recipe by: It’s Not Complicated Recipes
26. Smoked Salmon Cups
Smoked salmon puff pastry cups: Pretty, elegant appetizers for various gatherings. Make-ahead and fill when you’re ready to serve!
Recipe by: The Good Hearted Woman
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25 Easy Make Ahead Puff Pastry Appetizers
If you're looking for some easy make ahead puff pastry appetizers to serve at parties then you will love these savory puff pastry recipes.
Ingredients
- Puff Pastry Tomato Tartlets
- Pesto Parmesan Cups
- Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls
- Cranberry Brie Bites
- Asparagus Cheese Tart
- Puff Pastry Roses
- Caramelized Onion Tart
- Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
- Puff Pastry Bacon Pinwheels
- Bacon & Cream Cheese Appetizer
- Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese in Puff Pastry
- Pepper and Goat Cheese Triangles
- Honey Almond Puff Pastry Wrapped Brie
- Baked Brie with Jam
- Feta & Bacon Spinach Puffs
- Spinach Artichoke Pinwheels
- Herbed Tomato Cheese Tart
- Savory Cheese Puffs
- Spinach Pinwheels
- Brie Cranberry Bites Appetizer
- Puff Pastry Cheese Straws
- Mushroom Tarts
- Blue Cheese Puff Pastry Tarts
- Ham and Cheese Hearts
- Smoked Salmon Cups
Instructions
- Pick your favorite easy puff pastry appetizer recipes from the list above.
- Click through to find the recipe, make and enjoy!
Which of these easy puff pastry appetizer recipes will you be trying out first?
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