This holiday season, ditch the stress of complicated recipes and embrace the ease and elegance of puff pastry Thanksgiving appetizers.
Included in this collection are recipes for brie with cranberries, spinach artichoke and even a fun green bean casserole recipe to serve as a starter and not a side dish!
Make sure you check out the full collection of Puff Pastry Recipes for even more holiday favorites to serve!
Recipes at a Glance
What You’ll Find: Festive, flaky bites made with store-bought puff pastry—perfect for starting your holiday meal in style.
Why You’ll Love It: Elegant yet easy recipes that look impressive, taste amazing, and can be prepped ahead for stress-free entertaining.
Perfect For: Thanksgiving gatherings, holiday parties, or any time you want quick but beautiful appetizers.
Time-Saver or Pro Tip: Thaw puff pastry in the fridge overnight so it’s ready to roll, shape, and bake to golden perfection.
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Make Ahead Tips for Puff Pastry Appetizers
Assemble and chill: You can fully assemble most puff pastry appetizers a few hours in advance. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake.
Freeze unbaked appetizers: For longer prep, arrange assembled appetizers on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer bag or container. You can bake the appetizers straight from the freezer; only add a few extra minutes to the baking time. Try my collection of 15 Mini Phyllo Cup Appetizers!
Prep fillings in advance: Many savory or sweet fillings can be made 1–2 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator. On baking day, simply fill and bake the pastry for fresh flavor with minimal fuss.
Looking for more Thanksgiving recipes? Try my collection of Thanksgiving Pies or my family's favorite Classic Stuffing Recipe.
Chill Before Baking for Perfect Layers
Chill assembled puff pastry appetizers for at least 30 minutes before baking.
This allows the butter to firm up, which helps the pastry hold its shape, prevents shrinking, and creates those gorgeous, flaky layers everyone loves.
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Recipe FAQ's
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Avoid overworking puff pastry dough, as this can toughen the final product. Make sure the dough and butter remain chilled before baking to achieve those desirable flaky layers.
Puff pastry should be kept chilled and used within 30-40 minutes of being at room temperature. This prevents the butter from melting and the gluten from over-relaxing, ensuring light, flaky layers.
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