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Puff Pastry Appetizers

December 01, 2011
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The flaky crunch of purchased puff pastry makes a delicious starting point for simple party snacks.
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Delicious Puff Pastry

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View Recipe: Tomato-Baby Bell Pepper Tartlets

Frozen puff pastry is a handy shortcut for appetizers during the holidays and beyond. Our quick and delicious recipes will become party staples in no time.

When preparing our Tomato-Baby Bell Pepper Tartlets, for the prettiest appearance, use red, yellow, and orange bell peppers. If you can't find baby bell peppers, use julienne strips of regular bell pepper.

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Caramelized Onion Tartlets

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View Recipe: Caramelized Onion Tartlets

It's important to keep the puff pastry from puffing so much that toppings slide off. To prep: 1| Pinch dough together to repair any tears. 2| Cut into shapes as directed; a fluted pastry wheel makes pretty scalloped edges. 3| Score dough close to outer edge. 4| Prick dough inside score marks to tame puffing.

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Potato-Gruyère Tartlets

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View Recipe: Potato-Gruyère Tartlets

Love the flavor of potato gratin? How about a handheld mini version brought to you by delicious, flaky puff pastry? Either baby Dutch or fingerling potatoes work well here.

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Sun-Dried Tomato Palmiers

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View Recipe: Sun-Dried Tomato Palmiers

You can either thaw the puff pastry in the fridge overnight or leave it out at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours until it's pliable. These palmiers look a bit more complicated, but don't be alarmed. Just roll each side in a jelly-roll fashion until they meet in the middle. Be sure to chill dough for 20 minutes before cutting.

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Haitian Chicken Pâté Puffs

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View Recipe: Haitian Chicken Pâté Puffs

Rather than a more traditional pâté, a chicken picadillo is first made and then whirred up for a filling in these little first-course puff-pastry packets. The filling is then sealed in the puff pastry dough and baked. It's highly spiced for sure, but also very aromatic, a nice start to any party or meal.

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