Description
Puff pastry is a game-changer for quick and delicious breakfast ideas. Whether you’re making sweet pastries or savory bites, this buttery, flaky dough creates impressive morning treats with minimal effort. In this recipe, we’ll guide you through making savory egg and cheese breakfast pastries and sweet fruit-filled pastries, perfect for busy mornings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
For Savory Breakfast Pastries:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss)
- ¼ cup cooked bacon or ham (optional)
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (parsley or chives)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
For Sweet Breakfast Pastries:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- ½ cup fruit jam (strawberry, raspberry, or apricot)
- ½ cup fresh fruit (blueberries, sliced peaches, or apples)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Prepare the Savory Pastries
- Scramble the Eggs: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook in a pan over medium heat until soft and slightly runny. Remove from heat.
- Roll and Cut Puff Pastry: Lightly flour your surface and roll out the thawed puff pastry. Cut into 4 equal squares.
- Assemble: Place a spoonful of scrambled eggs in the center of each square. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon or ham.
- Fold and Seal: Fold the corners toward the center or leave them open for a rustic look. Brush with beaten egg for a golden crust.
- Bake: Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
Step 3: Prepare the Sweet Pastries
- Roll and Cut: Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into 4 squares or rectangles.
- Fill with Fruit: Spread a spoonful of fruit jam in the center. Top with fresh fruit. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.
- Fold & Crimp: Fold the pastry over into a triangle or leave it open like a Danish. Press the edges with a fork to seal. Brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Place on the baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Dust with Sugar: Once cooled slightly, dust with powdered sugar for a bakery-style touch.
Notes
- Pair with fresh fruit, yogurt, or coffee for a complete breakfast.
- Drizzle sweet pastries with honey or icing for extra flavor.
- Add a side of avocado or smoked salmon to savory pastries for a gourmet touch.