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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast & Brunch » Puff Pastry Breakfast Ideas

    Puff Pastry Breakfast Ideas

    Published: Oct 27, 2021 by Barbara Curry · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A collage of breakfast puff pastry ideas.

    There’s nothing better than golden brown, flaky puff pastry. Whether you’re in the mood for sweet or savory, here are some scrumptious puff pastry breakfast ideas for your next brunch, holiday gathering or breakfast.

    Powdered sugar being sprinkled over cream cheese puff pastry.

    When it comes time to wow your friends or family, puff pastry is your answer. It’s easy to work and there’s nothing like that buttery, flaky texture in each bite. I especially love to use it for breakfast and brunch gatherings. So with the holidays coming up, I’m sharing some fantastic puff pastry breakfast ideas to serve to your family and friends.

    Table of contents

    • Why should you make recipes with puff pastry
    • What is puff pastry
    • What type of puff pastry should you use for breakfast pastries
    • Tips for working with puff pastry
    • FAQs and tips
    • Puff pastry appetizer recipes

    Why should you make recipes with puff pastry

    • You can use it for sweet or savory dishes
    • It doesn’t take long to bake
    • You can prep the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning
    • Everyone loves the buttery taste
    • While light and flaky, it’s strong enough to hold a filling

    What is puff pastry

    Puff pastry is a laminated dough which means that butter is layered between the dough creating pockets of air. This is what makes it so light and flaky. The butter is what gives it that distinct flavor that we love. While they love to make the contestants on Bake Off make it, it’s a very time consuming process to make your own puff pastry. As long as you use a puff pastry that contains butter, it’s not worth the effort to make your own. Buy it frozen.

    What type of puff pastry should you use for breakfast pastries

    First choice: The best puff pastry that I’ve found is Dufour. It is an all butter puff pastry which will result in a light and flaky pastry with a buttery flavor. It is readily available at most speciality stores like Whole Foods and Fresh Market in my area of the country and can be found in the freezer section.

    Second choice: Trader Joe’s puff pastry. This is also made with butter and is much less expensive than Dufour. However, it is seasonal. You can only find it starting in the Fall but once they run out, you can’t get it anymore. When you find it, if you have the space, stock up.

    Third choice: Pepperidge Farms Puff Pastry is readily available and less expensive. However, it has no butter so you will not get that rich flavor you will get with an all butter puff pastry. It will still be flaky and is a great option if you are looking for a vegan puff pastry.

    Tips for working with puff pastry

    For any puff pastry recipe whether it’s for breakfast, appetizer or dessert, there are a few tips that can make working with this laminated dough a little easier.

    • Let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight. If you forgot, you can thaw it at room temperature, but once thawed, place it back in the refrigerator to cool down.
    • Once thawed, use it within a day. If it goes longer, the texture will not be as good.
    • If it gets too warm and hard to work with while you are assembling your pastry, place it back in the refrigerator for a few minutes. It helps to work on a piece of parchment paper. You can just slide a cookie sheet underneath it and put it in the fridge.
    • Once you have shaped your pastry, put the whole thing in the freezer for a few minutes to allow the butter to firm up. This will help it keep its shape while baking.
    • Puff pastry doesn’t re-freeze well, so if you didn’t get to your recipe within a couple of days, throw it out. If you re-freeze it, it gets dry and won’t have the same texture. It also spoils very fast even in the refrigerator.
    • Use an egg wash on the puff pastry to not only seal the edges if you are wrapping it around something, but to give your pastry a nice golden color.

    So if you’re ready for some melt-in-your-mouth puff pastry recipes for breakfast, treat yourself and your family and friends to some of these fabulous breakfast ideas.

    Berry Pastry Braid

    Slices of pastry with berries in the background.
    Berry Pastry Braid
    Puff pastry and fresh berries combined with cream cheese are all you need for an EASY and simple berry pastry braid.  It's much easier than it looks. So simple but delicious for breakfast or dessert. You can't go wrong whichever berry you choose. 
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    Breakfast Puff Pastry

    Two breakfast puff pastry pockets on a linen napkin.
    Breakfast Puff Pastry
    Breakfast puff pastry pockets with sausage, egg and apples, are an easy and quick savory breakfast made with frozen puff pastry that will melt in your mouth. Bakes in just 20 minutes!
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    Broccoli, Ham and Swiss Quiche

    Squares of quiche on a brown board.
    Broccoli, Ham and Swiss Quiche
    Using shortcut ingredients like puff pastry, this is a quick and simple quiche made with broccoli, ham and Swiss cheese (from Must Love Home). It’s an easy brunch favorite!
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    Puff Pastry Breakfast Pizza

    A breakfast pizza on parchment paper.
    Puff Pastry Breakfast Pizza
    This Puff Pastry Breakfast Pizza recipe (from The Life Jolie) is super easy and fast. You can put any toppings on it, but I love it with bacon, eggs and cheese. This is great for brunch, Christmas morning or a nice, relaxing weekend breakfast!
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    Cinnamon Twists

    A stack of cinnamon Twists.
    Cinnamon Twists
    Cinnamon Twists (from Food Lovin Family) – Only four ingredients to make these light and flaky cinnamon sugar twists. Serve with a side of frosting for a delicious treat.
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    Boursin Cheese, Eggs, Prosciutto, and Arugula Salad

    A breakfast tart with greens and prosciutto.
    Boursin Cheese, Eggs, Prosciutto, and Arugula Salad
    Boursin cheese, eggs, prosciutto, and arugula salad are topped on a buttery puff pastry to make up this Baked Prosciutto and Egg Breakfast Tart (from Lena's Kitchen). Its bright, savory, and creamy flavors are perfect for spring!
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    FAQs and tips

    What’s the difference between a croissant and puff pastry?

    They are both laminated dough, but a croissant has yeast in the dough.

    Does puff pastry need an egg wash?

    The egg wash will help seal the shape and it also gives it a golden brown color.

    How do you make an egg wash?

    An egg wash is generally made with a whole egg or egg white and a little water mixed together.

    Is puff pastry vegan?

    Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry is vegan as it does not contain any butter. Other brands that are made with butter will not be vegan.

    Can you freeze breakfast puff pastries?

    Some breakfast puff pastries can be frozen like the Berry Braid, and the cinnamon twists.

    How do you reheat breakfast puff pastry recipes?

    Puff pastry is best reheated in the oven. The microwave can change the texture of the pastry.

    Where can you find puff pastry?

    Puff pastry is found in the freezer section along with pie crusts and frozen dough.

    Puff pastry appetizer recipes

    • Mini Croque Monsieur
    • Pinwheel Recipe with Puff Pastry
    • Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls
    • Puff Pastry Appetizers – with Caramelized Onions

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