37 Quick and Easy Savory Puff Pastry Appetizers

Planning a special event and need some easy snack ideas? Try these savoury puff pastry appetizers! They are fast to make and just as easy to serve.

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If you need party appetizers for New Year, Christmas, or other special occasions, make puff pastry appetizers. They are easy and take no time at all to make.

Pastry Appetizers For Any Occasion

These DIY appetizers are cheap to make and easy to pass around on platters. Hot and delicious, these puff pastries can be served for a wedding, a party, at movie nights, or any time you are entertaining guests.

1. Quiche Puff Pastry Bites

These freshly baked mini bacon cheese quiche snacks are creamy on the inside with a crisp buttery outside. Who can resist? Easy to make in mini muffin tins, these individual quiche bites are the perfect party appetizer or good for a snack any time of the day.

Recipe for quiche puff pastry bites.

Puff pastry sausage rolls on a white plate with a small bowl of tomato sauce.

2. Puff Pastry Rolls

Light, flaky, crispy, and crunchy on the outside and a little spicy on the inside. These gourmet sausage rolls are easier to make than you think. You can even prepare these ahead of time and freeze them for later.

Recipe for puff pastry sausage rolls.

3. Puff Pastry Tomato Tartlets

This easy recipe for puff pastry tomato tartlets made with roasted cherry tomatoes and herbed ricotta cheese is a delicious snack or light lunch idea.

Recipe for puff pastry tomato tartlets.

Thais curried chicken curry puff pastry cups.

4. Mini Puff Pastry Cups

These curried chicken pastry cups are always the first thing to go at parties. The chicken is stirred through curried mayonnaise, enhanced with sweet apricots and sultanas. All encased within a delicate pastry cup. They are bright, inviting, and delicious.

Recipe for mini puff pastry appetizers.

5. Ham and Cheese Pastry Appetizers

Ham and cheese party puffs are easy puff pastry appetizers for holidays, celebrations, or any get-together. Made simply with just five ingredients and ready in 30 minutes!

Recipe for ham and cheese pastry appetizers.

Puff pastry cases filled with cheese with a drizzle of honey on top.

6. Goat Cheese Pastry Bites

These simple crispy, flaky savory four-ingredient appetizers are perfect for your next gathering or holiday party!

Recipe for goat cheese pastry bites.

Puff pastry squares with cheese and sundried tomatoes on top.

7. Caprese Pastry Bites

These puff pastry Caprese bites, made using ready-rolled puff pastry, are quick, simple, and eye-catching. Perfect for any party table!

Recipe for caprese pastry bites.

8. Bacon And Cheese Pinwheel Pastry Appetizers

Quick and easy, these make-ahead cheese and bacon appetizers are freezer friendly too!

Recipe for bacon and cheese pinwheel puff pastry appetizers.

Seefood pizza pieces on a piece of baking paper.

9. Seafood Pizza Bites

Made with two frozen puff pastry sheets and loaded with cheese and seafood, this puff-pastry pizza is perfect for dinner or as an appetizer.

Recipe for seafood pizza bites.

10. Puff Pastry Chicken Samosas

These hot snacks are small in size and are perfect as party finger food snacks. We’ll show you how to make this baked samosa recipe step by step.

Recipe for puff pastry chicken samosas.

Mini pigs in a blanket made with puff pastry.

11. Mini Pigs In A Blanket

Everyone loves mini pigs in a blanket at a party. Prepare them is as easy as wrapping sausages in a puff pastry sheet and baking.

Recipe for pigs in a blanket.

Vegetarian sausage rolls on a wire rack.

12. Vegetarian Puff Pastry Appetizers

A simple pastry treat for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Easy to make at the same time as meaty sausage rolls – to keep all your guests happy.

Recipe for vegetarian puff pastry appetizers.

Square puff pasty tarts with goats cheese and shredded lettuce garnish.

13. Goat Cheese Tartlets

Crunchy sweet and salty goat cheese mushroom tarts for a delicate afternoon treat!

Recipe for goat cheese tartlets.

14. Tuna Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Tuna puff pastry pinwheels are the ultimate. This easy-to-prepare appetizer is suitable to serve hot or at room temperature.

Recipe for tuna puff pastry pinwheels.

15. Asparagus Cheese Tart

Topped with cheese and tender asparagus, all nestled in a puff pastry crust, this asparagus cheese tart is a perfect appetizer or accompaniment to soup or salad.

Recipe for asparagus cheese tart.

Tomato and cheese puff pastry pizza. on a board.

16. Tomato Pizza

This easy puff pastry pizza is such a fabulous use for frozen puff pastry sheets! The flakiness of this pastry makes the pizza perfect for an appetizer!

Recipe for tomato pizza.

17. Flaky Puff Pastry Cheese Straws

These easy-baked cheese straws are made with flaky puff pastry folded and twisted with cheese and baked to perfection!

Recipe for flaky puff pastry cheese straws.

18. Easy Veg Puff Pastry Snack Idea

Veg puff is a common and popular snack made with a spicy filling of mixed vegetables. All tips, tricks, and FAQs to make bakery-style veg puffs.

Recipe for veg puff pastries.

Chorizo and thyme tarts on a baking tray.

19. Sausage and Apple Tarts

Simple and sophisticated can be had with these cheesy chorizo apple thyme tarts, whether you’re looking for a savory snack or a satisfying supper.

Recipe for sausage and apple tarts.

20. Pumpkin, Onion and Ricotta Puff Pastry Tart

This savoury pumpkin tart with onion, ricotta cheese, and rosemary makes a delicious lunch or light dinner to enjoy this Autumn and Winter. The pumpkin and onion tart made with puff pastry can also be served as an appetizer for your next party or the Holidays!

Recipe for pumpkin, onion and ricotta pastry tart.

21. Cranberry and Brie Puff Pastry Bites

Festive, easy, cranberry brie bites make the perfect appetizer that tastes and looks fancy! Gooey melty cheese with tart cranberry sauce wrapped in a golden, buttery, and flaky puff pastry, to make these bite-sized snacks or appetizers for your next holiday gathering!

Recipe for cranberry and brie pastry bites.

22. Bombay Lamb Rolls

Full of Indian spices, Bombay lamb rolls are a fun and tasty alternative to classic sausage rolls. These pastry rolls are a treat at any time of the year but particularly enjoyable as the weather cools in time for Halloween parties and Bonfire Night.

Recipe for Bombay lamb rolls.

23. Zucchini Flower Puff Pastries

These mini puff pastry appetizers with zucchini are easy to make, delicious, and look impressive for holiday dinners and parties. Learn how to make this tasty zucchini version!

Recipe for zucchini flower puff pastries.

24. Lebanese Savory Puff Pastry Appetizers

These small Lebanese cheese parcels are great for get togethers and are normally a hit with all ages.

Recipe for Lebanese savory appetizers.

Bacon puff pastry appetizers on a white plate.

25. Bacon Puff Pastry Appetizers

Here's how to make the best puff pastry bacon and cheese turnover. This recipe is a copycat of Gregg's bacon and cheese wrap. Here's the secret!

Recipe for bacon puff pastry appetizers.

Cheesy puff pastry twists on baking paper.

26. Puff Pastry Prosciutto Twists

Puff pastry twists with prosciutto and parmesan are deliciously crunchy and so moreish that it’s hard to eat just one! Easy to make and probably even easier to eat. Everyone will love these puff pastry twists with prosciutto and parmesan.

Recipe for puff pastry prosciutto twists.

27. Chicken Crescent Ring

This chicken crescent ring is one of the simple appetizer that’s ready to serve within no time. Perfect for holiday brunch, birthday dinners, and sports gatherings!

Recipe for chicken crescent ring.

28. Spinach and Artichoke Puff Pastry Swirls

The ultimate appetizer for any occasion, these spinach and artichoke puff pastry swirls (or pinwheels) are perfect. They encompass the beloved flavors of spinach and artichoke dip in a refined, delicate bite.

Recipe for spinach and artichoke swirls.

29. Savory Baked Brie In Puff Pastry

Savory baked brie in puff pastry is an easy Mediterranean cheese appetizer stuffed with olives, roasted red peppers, and artichokes en croute and baked until golden.

Recipe for baked brie in puff pastry.

Pesto and goats cheese pastry shaped like a snowflake.

30. Pesto and Goat Cheese Snowflake Pastry

This pull-apart pesto and goat cheese snowflake pastry is a beautiful, festive appetizer for the holiday season. Using just six ingredients, make this fast, easy and impressive appetizer for your Christmas party! One sheet of puff pastry makes three snowflakes!

Recipe for pesto and goat cheese snowflake pastries.

31. Bacon and Spinach Danish

Make this delicious savory bacon and spinach danish recipe in just 20 minutes. Perfect for lunch, snacking, parties, or even a light dinner.

Recipe for bacon and spinach Danish.

Sausage rolls with black and white sesame seeds.

32. Festive Sausage Roll Recipe

Crisp puff pastry enswathes festively flavoured sausage meat, dotted with sweet bursts of cranberry sauce in this festive sausage roll recipe that's perfect for a Christmas buffet.

Recipe for festive sausage rolls.

33. Hazelnut Pesto Palmiers

Buttery, flaky puff pastry envelopes hazelnut pesto, taleggio cheese and prosciutto ham. It's a winning combination.

Recipe for hazelnut pesto palmiers.

Cranberry and brie puff pastry squares on a white plate with a fork.

34. Cranberry Brie Appetizer

Melty brie, tangy-sweet sauce, and buttery pastry come together in this cranberry brie puff pastry holiday appetizer. Quick to bake, easy to please!

Recipe for cranberry brie appetizers.

35. Pear and Cheese Bites

These personal sized pastry tarts are easy to make.

Recipe for pear and cheese bites.

Halloween Puff Pastry Ideas

Have some fun with puff pastry and make these cute Halloween puff pastry appetizers.

A bunch of mummy hot dogs on an upturned tin.

36. Mummy Hot Dogs Pastry Appetizers

These mummy hot dots puff pasty snacks are so easy and a great fun idea for a Halloween party or kids' lunches. Made with puff pastry you can whip up a batch of these in no time.

Recipe for mummy hot dogs.

37. Spider hot dog appetizers.

Use puff pastry and hot dogs to make the cutest spider hot dogs ever! Kids and adults will love these adorable Halloween snacks. This 4 ingredient recipe is budget-friendly and easy to make.

Recipe for spider hot dogs.

Should I Use Homemade or Frozen Puff Pastry?

If you want to make quick party appetizers use frozen readymade all-butter puff pastry.

Frozen puff pastry is convenient to use when you are busy because all you need to do is defrost it and use it.

If you are unable to buy puff pastry, make your own rough puff pastry dough.

It is quicker to make than traditional puff pastry, and it is just as good.

Make the rough puff pastry a day or two before you need it because it needs to be well chilled before use.

General Tips For Using Readymade Puff Pastry

Frozen puff pastry can be kept frozen for up to six months.
Remove only as many sheets of puff pastry as necessary.
The remaining frozen puff pastry can be put back in the freezer. Remember to wrap tightly in plastic to avoid freezer burn.
Handle sheets of frozen puff pastry carefully as they break easily when frozen.
Allow puff pastry to fully thaw before using but it should still be cold to the touch.
Chill prepared puff pastry appetizers for at least 15 minutes before baking. You want the unbaked appetizers nice and cold before baking this will give them the best puff.
Puff pastry needs a hot oven so, for the best results preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) for at least 10 – 15 minutes before baking.