5 Puff Pastry Recipes That Will Leave You Light And Warm

With the holidays right around the corner, the baking craze has begun. The scramble to make tasty treats for all your family friends to show them you care this year. But if you’re like me, and baking does not come naturally to you, it can be difficult to give your family those cute treats this season. Society19 is here to help! Here are 5 pastries that will leave you light and warm this holiday season.

This recipe is out of this world for flavor and sweetness.

1. French Toast Squares

This recipe is perfect to satisfy that sweet french toast craving while giving you that light and airy feeling of a puff pastry. This sweet treat is perfect for when you’re looking to impress your family and friends with a unique sweet treat. 

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 package of puff pastry sheets
• 2 tsp cinnamon sugar, ( note you can make your own but using half sugar and half cinnamon and mixing together thoroughly)
• Berries of your choice for serving
• 3 dashes of powdered sugar

Directions

Preheat your oven to 400F. Prepare a baking pan lined with parchment or glass baking dish. Beat your egg and stir in your vanilla extract. Next, take one puff pastry sheet and roll out into a 12 inch square. Lightly brush with your egg and sprinkle your cinnamon sugar over its surface. Then cut your puff pastry into 3 squares. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Add berries and lightly dust with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy. 

Try this recipe if you want a taste of tradition and sweetness.

2. Beignets

This puff pastry classic is a must try for any sweet treat lover. This French treat has been around for centuries, getting it’s renowned fame from the historic city of New Orleans. If you want to give your taste buds a sweet vacation, try this recipe out. 

Ingredients

• 1 packaged puff pastry sheets
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 6 dashes powdered sugar

Directions

Take a large pan and fill with cooking oil on high heat. Add in your oil and wait until it reaches the frying point of 350F. Cut your puff pastry sheet into 1 to 2 inch rectangles. Add in your pastry sheets to the frying oil and fry for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on a towel lined with a paper towel. Lightly dust your beignets in powdered sugar while they are still hot. Serve and enjoy. 

This recipe is perfect for when you’re looking for a sugary but not too sweet treat.

3. Croissant Doughnuts

Craving something different to bake this year? Try this recipe out! Croissant doughnuts are a unique texture of fluffy and rich that will take your taste buds out of this world. This recipe is also perfect for those who enjoy the soft fluffy texture of a puff pastry but not the overtly sweet rich textures of a normal doughnut. If you want to try something different this baking season, try this recipe out. 

Ingredients

• 1 package of puff pastry sheets
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Cooking oil ( for frying)
• 1 dash sugar
• 1 cup vanilla pudding
• Jam of your choice ( for serving)

Directions

In a large pan, add your oil and heat on high. We want our oil to be 350F before adding our croissant doughnuts. Take your puff pastry sheet and brush lightly with your egg wash. Make sure to cover every surface so it doesn’t burn! This will help get that golden brown effect. Fold your pastry sheet into thirds and cut a 3 inch round hole out of the middle, making sure they are in the middle of the pastry and an inch away from the edge of the pastry. Chill in the fridge until the dough has firmed up. This should take around 30 minutes. Remove from the fridge and place in your frying oil, frying each side for 3 minutes each or until golden brown. Place on a paper towel lined plate and sprinkle lightly with sugar. Next, fill a pipe bag with your vanilla pudding and gently fill the doughnuts, on each side. If you don’t like filled doughnuts, skip this step. Lightly drizzle with jam. Serve and enjoy. 

This recipe is a healthy alternative to the Hot Pocket.

4. Breakfast Pockets

Do you love the texture of puff pastries but wish they had something more than sugar? Maybe you are not a huge sweet’s fan. If you’re looking for a puff pastry that has more substance, try this recipe out. Breakfast pockets are filled with your favorite ingredients while still giving you that puffy light texture to keep you warm. This recipe is also a great start to your day and could be made a few days in advance! When you want your tasty breakfast treat, simply pop it in the microwave. Breakfast pockets are a much healthier alternative to the typical Hot Pockets that we all know and love. If you’re looking for a fluffy healthy alternative to puff pastries, this recipe is perfect for you. 

Ingredients

• 3 eggs, scrambled
• 2 eggs, beaten ( used for egg wash)
• 1 package of puff pastry sheets
• Cheddar cheese, grated
• 3 slices of bacon, cooked

Directions

Preheat your oven to 400F. Cook your bacon and scramble eggs to your liking. Next, take your puff pastry and cut into 12 inch squares. Cut them about 4 inches long and 2 inches wide. We want to make sure there is enough room for all your ingredients to rest on! Layer your bacon, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and other ingredients of your choice onto the puff pastry sheet. Carefully take the bottom of the pastry and fold in half all the way up to the top. Use your egg wash and lightly coat all surfaces of the pastry. This will allow it to cook evenly and golden brown. Crimp the edges with a fork so your ingredients won’t fall out. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve and enjoy. 

This recipe is perfect for those who are not craving a sweet treat.

5. Herb Croutons

While this tasty pastry is a little unorthodox when it comes to puff pastries, this crunchy delight is a must try. These herb croutons are great for adding to salad or simply snack on. Tired of the soggy or overly crunchy store bought croutons? Try this recipe out. 

Ingredients

• 1 package of puff pastry sheets
• 1 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 1 sprig parsley, chopped
• 1 pinch salt

Directions

Preheat your oven to 400F. Roll out your puff pastry sheet and cut into 12 inch squares. Mix your butter with your minced garlic. Brush over your pastry squares. Lightly sprinkle with your parsley and salt. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool. Serve and enjoy. 

When you’re looking to wow your friends with your puff pastry prowess but don’t have a lot of experience in the baking department, these recipes are a lifesaver. Impress your friends and family this year with these unique puff pastries.