Pastry Recipes

These elegant appetizers get rave reviews at my office holiday party. The pastry leaves look as if they require hours...

This tender, nutty almond pastry is one of my favorite brunch treats. It looks and tastes so special, people won’t...

To surprise my banana-loving family, I made this dessert for a reunion, where it stood out among the usual fare....

My husband's Bohemian mother brought a kolachke recipe with her when she came to America. So these rolls are a...

Fresh warm doughnuts—felozes (sometimes also spelled filhos)—are a tradition in my Portuguese heritage, especially during the Easter season. Some people...

These deep-fried breads were a hit when I made them for our daughter's birthday party. They're a fun way to...

This family favorite was handed down to me by my mother, and everyone who tastes the flaky chocolate-filled strips asks...

For a little extra indulgence, serve these oven-fresh pastries with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. Cherry pie filling...

These blueberry turnovers are so easy to make that they just may become a baking priority every weekend, especially during...

Bring some old-world tradition to your brunch or dessert table with these apricot kolaches. The soft, fluffy sweet rolls with...

I take this impressive dessert to the table whole, then slice it and serve. It can be made ahead of...

Talk about convenience! Just one easy batch of this mouthwatering recipe from our Test Kitchen yields 16 buttery cream puff...

These savory biscuits have a flavorful tomato and bacon filling. “I got the recipe at a friend’s house one Thanksgiving,”...

Apple turnovers are the sweetest (not to mention the easiest) way to enjoy the flavors of an apple pie without...

A traditional dinner roll like this one is always welcome at holiday dinners. These homemade croissants make a big batch,...

Patricia Pruett of Pueblo West, Colorado shares this smaller and easier version of the sweet classic. The vanilla filling sets...

These melt-in-the-mouth, glazed goodies were adapted from a South African recipe. I make them at Christmastime, and they never last...

Golden crescent roll slices are scrumptious filled with dilled cream cheese and tender pieces of crab. You’re sure to appreciate...

You’ll have both kids and adults eating out of your hand with these speedy and simple pockets of tuna, celery...

How cute! Marge Free of Brandon, Mississippi carved these clever pumpkin pastries to feed her hungry bunch at Halloween. The...

Tender, buttery crescents surround a delicious filling, making these appetizers a real standout. No one will guess that they're light!...

Whip up these effortless cherry turnovers with just four ingredients and 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick dessert or breakfast,...

This is one of my best easy breads. Pesto and Italian seasoning upgrade crescent roll dough. —Ann Marie Barber, Oakland...

This is an Old World recipe derived from my grandmother, who didn't use traditional measuring cups. We figured out this...

Tender bits of lobster are nestled in golden brown puff pastry for an easy, elegant appetizer. Get ready to hand...

This tender cake doughnut is a little piece of heaven at breakfast. For a variation, add 1 tablespoon dark rum...

These cream cheese pastries are baked to flaky perfection and made to shine with a simple egg wash gloss. They...

Filled with three kinds of cheese and lots of spinach, these light little bites pack a delectable punch. They may...

A fellow home cook shared this recipe for a sweet, fruit-filled pastry. My son, who isn’t a dessert fan, was...