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7 of the Best Puff Pastry Appetizers Ever

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The holidays are coming, and with them an endless stream of parties (sigh). Whether you’re hosting or attending, store-bought puff pastry is going to be your secret weapon this season. We’ve whipped up seven savory puff pastry appetizer recipes, all of which use premade dough as a base. So stock up at the store and then get cooking.

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italian pinwheels recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

Italian Pinwheels

All the elements of a cheese board (cured meat, cheese and carbs) in one delicious bite.

roasted garlic pesto strips recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

Roasted Garlic And Pesto Strips

With just a few twists you’ve got a ’Gram-worthy, flaky masterpiece.

french onion cups recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

French Onion Cups

You love French onion soup. Now imagine this classic baked into bite-size bowls of puff pastry.

spinach artichoke squares recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

Spinach Artichoke Squares

The modern version of spinach artichoke dip with all the same delicious, cheesy flavor.

goat cheese honey bites recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

Goat Cheese And Honey Bites

They’re cheesy, creamy, salty and crispy (and the best accompaniment for red vino).

bacon cheese straws recipe
Erin McDowell

Bacon-wrapped Cheese Straws

Cheese straws should be served at all gatherings, from casual dinners to lavish parties.

cranberry brie pops recipe1
Erin McDowell

Cranberry-brie Puff-pastry Pops

These are perhaps the most grown-up—and delicious—lollipops ever.



erin jeanne mcdowell

Freelance Food Editor

Erin Jeanne McDowell is a recipe developer, food stylist and author of multiple cookbooks, including The Fearless Baker, which was named one of the Best Baking Books of 2017 by the New York Times. She studied baking and pastry at The Culinary Institute of America in New York, and in addition to developing recipes for PureWow, her work has appeared in Better Homes and Gardens, Food Network Magazine, Food52, The Kitchn and more.