Source: Pavelvozmischev, AdobeStockYou can make a delicious pie from puff pastry in just half an hour. Any filling will do – fruits, vegetables, meat, or cheese. We've gathered 20 interesting and proven recipes, so take note!
1. Puff Pastry Pie with Minced Meat
Source: AdobeStockHearty and aromatic – an ideal option for lunch or dinner.
You will need: 400-500 g puff pastry, 600 g minced meat, 2 onions, 1 bunch of herbs, salt, spices.
Preparation: Chop the herbs and onions, mix them with the minced meat, and season the filling to taste. Roll out most of the pastry into a heatproof dish, forming edges. Add the filling, cover with the remaining puff pastry, pinch the edges, and bake the pie for 30 minutes in the oven at 180-200 degrees.
2. Puff Pastry Pie with Cottage Cheese and Jam
Source: AdobeStockA simple dessert that goes perfectly with tea – sweet and very tender.
You will need: 400-500 g puff pastry, 350 g cottage cheese, 150 g jam, 4 tbsp sugar, 1 egg, 1 tsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Whisk the cottage cheese with lemon juice and sugar using a mixer. Unroll the puff pastry with the narrow side facing you, conceptually divide it into three parts, but do not cut it. Make diagonal cuts on each side part from the center to the edge to later fold the pie.
Place the cottage cheese filling in the center, and put the jam on top. Fold the pie with the cut strips in a braid pattern, brush with beaten egg, and bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees.
3. Puff Pastry Pie with Apples
Source: AdobeStockApples with cinnamon – a classic that never gets old.
You will need: 400-500 g puff pastry, 800 g apples, 50 g butter, 20 g starch, 30 g flour, 1/2 lemon, 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
Preparation: Peel, finely chop, and sprinkle the apples with lemon juice, mix them with half of the melted butter. Add starch, flour, sugar, and cinnamon, and mix the filling again. You can also add dried fruits or nuts here.
Roll out half of the pastry into a heatproof dish, forming edges. Spread the filling. Roll out the remaining puff pastry, cut it into strips, and cover the pie with a lattice. Brush everything with the remaining butter and bake for 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.
4. Puff Pastry Pie with Chicken and Mushrooms
Source: AdobeStockTender filling in a crispy shell – a combination that's hard not to love.
You will need: 400-500 g puff pastry, 400 g chicken fillet, 800 g mushrooms, 100 g hard cheese, 1 onion, 100 ml cream, 1 egg, salt, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, chicken fillet, and mushrooms. Fry the onion with chicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring. Separately fry the mushrooms until the liquid evaporates, add them to the chicken, season, and pour in the cream. Add grated cheese to the filling, mix, heat for another 1 minute, and let it cool.
Roll out half of the puff pastry into a mold, forming edges. Add the filling, cover with the second half of the pastry, and pinch the edges. Prick the top with a fork, brush with beaten egg, and bake the pie for 40-45 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.
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5. Puff Pastry Pie with Cherries
Source: AdobeStockThe sweet and sour cherry filling makes this pie especially vibrant!
You will need: 400-500 g puff pastry, 500 g pitted cherries, 200 g sugar, 2 tbsp starch, 1 egg.
Preparation: Sprinkle the cherries with sugar, leave for 20 minutes, then add starch and mix. Bring everything to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook the filling for 2-3 minutes until thickened and let it cool completely.
Roll out most of the pastry, place it in a mold, and form edges. Evenly distribute the filling and cover everything with a lattice made from strips of the remaining puff pastry. Brush the top of the pie with beaten egg and bake for 30 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees.
6. Puff Pastry Pie with Strawberries and Sour Cream
Source: AdobeStockA juicy and tender pie that melts in your mouth!
You will need: 400-500 g puff pastry, 800 g strawberries, 300 g full-fat sour cream, 150 g sugar, 3 eggs, vanilla.
Preparation: Wash and sort the strawberries, remove the stems, and cut the berries into pieces. Whisk the eggs with sour cream, sugar, and vanilla using a mixer. Roll out the puff pastry into a baking dish with sides and bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees. Then add the strawberries, pour in the sour cream, and bake the pie for another 40 minutes until done.
7. Puff Pastry Pie with Spinach and Feta
Source: AdobeStockHealthy, delicious, and beautiful – perfect for those who love greens and light pastries.
You will need: 400-500 g puff pastry, 150 g spinach, 500 g feta, 30 g butter, 1 egg, salt, spices.
Preparation: If using frozen spinach – thaw it, and if fresh – simply wash and dry it. Fry the spinach in butter until soft and season to taste. Let it cool and then mix with crumbled feta.
Roll out the puff pastry into a rectangular sheet and place the filling in a wide strip in the center. Cover with the free edges, brush the pie with egg, and bake for 35-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.
8. Puff Pastry Pie with Black Currants and Nuts
Source: AdobeStockCurrants give the pie a pleasant tartness, bright taste, and rich aroma.
You will need: 400-500 g puff pastry, 300 g black currants, 100 g walnuts, 2 tbsp starch, 1 egg.
Preparation: Thoroughly wash and dry the currants, mix them with starch. Roll out the puff pastry into a mold so that the edges hang over on both sides. Spread the currants, sprinkle with chopped nuts, and fold the free edges to close the pie. Brush it with egg, prick with a fork, and bake for approximately 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.
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9. Puff Pastry Pie with Sorrel
Source: AdobeStockSlightly sour, very juicy, and unusually delicious – definitely give it a try!
You will need: 400-500 g puff pastry, 100 g sorrel, 200 g sugar, 30 g starch, 50 g butter, 1 egg yolk.
Preparation: Roll out the pastry into a thin sheet, brush it with melted butter, and sprinkle with chopped sorrel over the entire surface. Then sprinkle with sugar and starch, roll everything into a log, and place it on parchment paper. Mix a little more butter with the yolk, brush the pie, and bake for about 30 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees.
10. Puff Pastry Pie with Meat and Potatoes
Source: AdobeStockA complete homemade lunch or dinner in one pie!
You will need: 400-500 g puff pastry, 500 g minced meat, 250 g potatoes, 100 g onion, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, sesame seeds, salt, spices.
Preparation: Mix the minced meat, egg, salt, spices, grated potatoes, and finely chopped onion. Roll out half of the puff pastry onto a baking sheet, add the filling, cover with the second half of the pastry, and pinch the edges. Brush the pie with yolk, prick with a fork, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake for 40-50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.
11. Puff Pastry Pie with Cabbage
Source: AdobeStockA childhood classic that will leave no one indifferent.
You will need: 400-500 g puff pastry, 500 g cabbage, 4 eggs, 1 bunch of herbs, 1 egg yolk, 30 g butter, salt, spices.
Preparation: Finely shred and stew the cabbage until it becomes softer and reduces in volume by about half. Boil and chop the eggs into cubes, finely chop the herbs, mix everything with the cooled stewed cabbage, and season to taste.
Roll out the puff pastry into a large rectangle, brush with butter, add the filling, and fold all the edges. Brush the pie with yolk and make a few holes for steam. Bake it for 30 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees.
12. Puff Pastry Pie with Ham and Cheese
Source: AdobeStockA stunning combination of salty cheese and tender ham!
You will need: 400-500 g puff pastry, 200 g ham, 200 g hard cheese, 3 tbsp grainy mustard, 1 egg.
Preparation: Whisk the egg with 1 tbsp of water, then divide the puff pastry into two equal parts and roll them out. Brush one part with half of the egg, then with mustard, and arrange slices of ham and cheese. Cover with the remaining pastry, pinch the edges, and brush the pie with the remaining egg. Make a few cuts on top and bake the pie for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees.
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13. Puff Pastry Pie with Cottage Cheese
Source: AdobeStockThis pie is wonderfully suitable even for a family breakfast.
You will need: 400-500 g puff pastry, 400 g cottage cheese, 1 egg, 3 tbsp flour, 40 g butter, sugar, vanilla.
Preparation: Mix cottage cheese, half of the beaten egg, vanilla, and sugar to taste. Separately rub butter, flour, and 3 tbsp sugar into crumbs for sprinkling. Roll out the puff pastry and place the filling in a strip in the center.
Cut the side parts into diagonal strips from the center to the edge and fold the pie into a braid. Brush everything with the remaining egg, sprinkle with flour crumbs, and bake for about 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.
14. Puff Pastry Pie with Salmon
Source: AdobeStockFish, herbs, and aromatic spices – all you need.
You will need: 400-500 g puff pastry, 300 g salmon fillet, 300 g spinach, 1/2 lemon, 4 tbsp olive oil, 1 egg, salt, spices.
Preparation: Blend the spinach with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and spices. Divide the puff pastry into two parts and roll them out. Place salmon slices on half of the pastry, and spread the spinach filling on top. Cover with the second sheet of pastry, pinch the edges, brush the pie with egg, and make a mesh pattern of cuts on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees.
15. Puff Pastry Pie with Feta and Herbs
Source: AdobeStockSalty feta and fresh herbs – a light yet vibrant combination.
You will need: 400-500 g puff pastry, 400 g feta, 4 eggs, 150 ml milk, 50 g butter, 1 bunch of herbs, spices.
Preparation: Mash the feta with a fork, finely chop the herbs, melt the butter, and mix all of this with 2 eggs. Season the filling. Roll out the puff pastry into a wide sheet, add the filling, roll everything into a thin long log, and arrange it in a spiral in a baking dish. Whisk the milk and 2 eggs, pour over the pie, and cook for 30-35 minutes in the oven at 180-190 degrees.
16. Puff Pastry Pie with Banana and Chocolate
Source: AdobeStockA dessert that takes minutes to prepare but will delight the whole family.
You will need: 400-500 g puff pastry, 100 g chocolate, 100 g strawberries, 1 banana, 1 egg.
Preparation: Cut the puff pastry into 8 identical triangles and overlap them in a ring on a parchment-lined baking sheet to form something like a star with rays. Brush everything with melted chocolate and arrange banana and strawberry pieces in the center of the star. Fold the rays towards the middle, partially covering the filling. Brush the pie with beaten egg and bake for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees.
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17. Puff Pastry Pie with Broccoli and Cauliflower
Source: AdobeStockEven those who aren't keen on these vegetables on their own will enjoy this.
You will need: 400-500 g puff pastry, 400 g cauliflower, 400 g broccoli, 2 eggs, 100 g cream cheese, spices.
Preparation: Separate the broccoli and cauliflower into small florets, parboil for 10-15 minutes, and let them dry. Set aside a few florets, and blend the rest with cream cheese, separated egg yolks, and spices.
Separately whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the puree, then fold in the reserved florets. Roll out the puff pastry, add the filling, cover with the second half of the pastry, and pinch the edges. Optionally, brush the pie with egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.
18. Puff Pastry Pie with Pumpkin
Source: AdobeStockBe sure to add some various autumn spices!
You will need: 400-500 g puff pastry, 300 g pumpkin, 4 tbsp apple jam, 1 egg.
Preparation: Roll out the puff pastry and spread half of it with jam. Arrange thin slices of pumpkin, cover with the second half, pinch the edges, and prick the top of the pie with a fork or make cuts. Brush with beaten egg and bake the pie for approximately 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.
19. Puff Pastry Pie with Peaches
Source: AdobeStockIf desired, you can also make it with plums or apricots.
You will need: 400-500 g puff pastry, 4-5 peaches, 50 g butter, 150 g sugar, 1 egg yolk.
Preparation: Peel and slice the peaches, then lightly fry them in butter with sugar until caramelized. Roll out half of the pastry, arrange the peaches, and cover with the second half of the puff pastry. Pinch the edges, prick the top with a fork, and brush with yolk. Bake the pie for about 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.
20. Puff Pastry Pie with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Source: AdobeStockAmazing pastry with notes of Italian cuisine!
You will need: 400-500 g puff pastry, 4 tomatoes, 200 g mozzarella, basil, spices.
Preparation: Roll out the puff pastry into a mold and form edges so that they are slightly higher than necessary. Arrange slices of mozzarella and tomatoes in rows, alternating them. Salt, pepper, and sprinkle with basil. Slightly fold the edges of the pastry inwards. Bake the pie for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.