Best 8 Ways to Fold Puff Pastry
Discover eight creative and easy techniques to fold puff pastry into beautiful shapes that are as delicious as they look. Using a variety of fillings from creamy cheese and fresh berries to Nutella, or fruity jams, you can make pastries perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a special family treat.
Ingredients
- 400 g puff pastry
- for filling:
- 100 g cream cheese room temperature
- sugar to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh Raspberries Cranberries & Strawberries
- 4 tbsp Nutella
- 1 apple sliced
- For Egg wash
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp milk
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together soft cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Roll out your puff pastry and cut it into even squares.
- For some squares, spoon in the cream cheese mixture and top with a mix of fresh raspberries, cranberries, and strawberries.
- For others, spread a little Nutella and add cranberries for a rich, chocolatey twist.
- Fold or shape each pastry using one of the creative methods (as shown in the video or guide).
- Place the shaped pastries onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together one egg and a splash of milk. Brush this mixture over the tops of the pastries for a golden, shiny finish.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C / 400°F for about 15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.