I’d completely forgotten about puff pastry – it’s been such a long time since I last baked with it! I have to admit, though, that this isn’t really the best time of year to make it from scratch. Puff pastry likes to be kept cool, and working with soft butter in a warm kitchen
Pistachio puff pastry rolls are quick to make and irresistibly delicious. Made with ready-rolled, all-butter puff pastry, they are beautifully flaky while being wonderfully simple and quick to prepare. These pistachio rolls require just a handful of ingredients and
Pear tarte Tatin – making the most of autumn fruit before the first rhubarb appears. Absolutely delicious. Crisp, flaky pastry, fragrant pears in a caramel sauce and a touch of cinnamon. There is really nothing more to say – it is simply delicious.
My favourite treat ever since we moved here. I discovered them at Cornish Bakery in Stratford-upon-Avon, a lovely place to stop for coffee and a warm mushroom and mozzarella croissant, not to mention the perfect Cornish pasties with different fillings.
A delicious puff pastry tart filled with rich almond frangipane and juicy plum pieces. The pastry is partially baked before adding the filling, ensuring it stays crisp and fully baked underneath despite the soft almond filling. This elegant tart is quick to prepare
These puff pastry turnovers with curd cheese filling are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or to serve when unexpected guests arrive. They’re made with ready-made butter puff pastry, a sweet vanilla curd cheese filling and juicy raisins
Galette des Rois, also known as the French King Cake, is a traditional French pastry baked to celebrate Epiphany (6 January). The classic version consists of two layers of puff pastry filled with rich almond frangipane. Hidden inside the filling is a small dried bean
Another beautiful rose-inspired bake, this time made with ready-made puff pastry. Buttery puff pastry (look for an all-butter version), sweet marzipan and delicate apple “petals” create these stunning apple roses. They can be assembled in advance and stored in the fridge
A simple and speedy tart: just 3 minutes of preparation plus baking time! The only requirement is having a good-quality ready-made puff pastry in the fridge (fresh or frozen, but preferably made with butter rather than margarine). I like to buy good-quality fresh
A quick dessert for the weekend! Crisp, flaky puff pastry topped with a refreshing lemon cream and plenty of fresh raspberries. The cream is wonderfully light and delicate, making this an original yet incredibly easy dessert to prepare. I highly recommend
These delightful mini puff pastry apple pies are simply thick slices of apple wrapped in puff pastry, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and baked until beautifully golden and crisp. They taste absolutely incredible and look wonderfully elegant.
These French-style rhubarb pastries are quick, easy and absolutely delicious. Better still, if you already have a sheet of frozen puff pastry or Danish pastry in the freezer, they can be prepared in no time at all :).
A fantastic recipe for classic vanilla slice (Polish napoleonka), made using ready-made all-butter puff pastry that simply needs baking. The secret to a truly exceptional Napoleonka lies in perfectly baked, buttery pastry and a silky vanilla cream prepared with milk
A slightly less traditional take today. The stars of this dessert are crisp puff pastry, silky vanilla custard cream and roasted rhubarb — all brought together in the form of an elegant tart. You can start preparing the dessert the day before by making the vanilla cream
Quince tarte tatin is one of the most rewarding desserts you can make with quince. Quick (especially if you already have quince preserved in honey syrup), beautifully flaky, and surprisingly delicious. The fruit is arranged at the bottom of the dish with a bit of syrup, covered
An irresistibly juicy and sweet plum tarte Tatin, glowing with autumn colours. Fragrant fruit, rich caramel, crisp puff pastry and — absolutely essential — a scoop of vanilla ice cream… that’s all you need for this wonderfully simple dessert. It works beautifully with