pastry Recipes
104 delicious pastry recipes from around the world
Apfelstrudel
A classic German Apfelstrudel featuring a delicate, paper-thin pastry encasing a warm, spiced apple filling. This recipe requires patience and a gentle touch for the dough, but the result is a truly rewarding dessert.
Authentic Cornish Pasty
A traditional Cornish pasty, a hearty and portable meal consisting of a rich shortcrust pastry filled with tender beef, potato, swede (rutabaga), and onion, crimped along the side. Originally a miner's lunch.
Beef Wellington
An elegant British classic, this Beef Wellington features a prime beef tenderloin coated in Dijon mustard, encased in a rich mushroom duxelles and savory prosciutto, all wrapped in golden puff pastry and baked to perfection. A true showstopper for any special occasion.
Bolas de Berlim (Portuguese Cream Donuts)
Bolas de Berlim are a beloved Portuguese classic, often enjoyed as a sweet treat at the beach. These light, airy donuts are filled with a vibrant yellow custard cream and coated in sugar.
Bouchée à la Reine
A classic French vol-au-vent, meaning 'windblown' or 'puff', this elegant appetizer features delicate puff pastry cases filled with a rich, creamy mixture of chicken, mushrooms, and a hint of white wine. Traditionally served as a sophisticated first course.
Bougatsa (Thessaloniki Custard Pie)
A beloved Northern Greek breakfast pastry from Thessaloniki, featuring layers of crisp phyllo dough encasing a rich, creamy semolina custard. Best enjoyed warm and dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar.
Brioche
A classic French butter bread, incredibly rich, eggy, and buttery. Its tender crumb makes it perfect for toast, French toast, sandwiches, or enjoyed simply on its own.
Canelé
Bordeaux fluted cakes - rum and vanilla custard cakes with a deeply caramelized, crisp crust and a tender, custardy interior. A signature sweet from the Bordeaux region.
Cannoli Siciliani
Sicilian pastry tubes - crispy shells filled with sweet ricotta cream.
Churros con Chocolate
Authentic Spanish fried dough pastry, ridged and crispy, served with a thick, rich hot chocolate dipping sauce. A classic Madrid breakfast or treat.
Classic French Butter Croissants
Authentic French butter croissants, crafted from a meticulously laminated dough, rolled, and shaped into iconic crescents. These croissants are the quintessential symbol of French patisserie, offering a flaky, buttery, and airy interior.
Dammsugare (Swedish Punch Rolls)
Dammsugare, literally meaning 'vacuum cleaner' in Swedish, are classic, no-bake Swedish pastries. These delightful rolls feature a rich, moist cake and butter filling, flavored with arrack liqueur (punsch), all enrobed in vibrant green marzipan and finished with chocolate-dipped ends. Traditionally made to use up leftover sponge cake, they are a beloved treat for fika (coffee break).
Diples (Greek Honey Scrolls)
Diples are traditional Greek honey scrolls made from thinly rolled fried dough, drenched in a sweet honey syrup, and often topped with crushed walnuts and cinnamon. They are a popular treat during holidays like Christmas and are also served at weddings.
Eccles Cake
Flaky, sweet currant pastries originating from Lancashire, England. These individual tart-like pastries are a classic British treat.
Éclair au Chocolat
An iconic French patisserie classic: crisp, elongated choux pastry shells filled with rich vanilla pastry cream and enrobed in a glossy chocolate glaze. Perfect for special occasions or a delightful afternoon treat.
Faworki (Angel Wings)
Faworki, also known as Angel Wings, are delicate, crispy, and airy fried pastries traditionally enjoyed in Poland, especially during Fat Thursday (Tłusty Czwartek). They are made from a simple dough, rolled incredibly thin, fried until golden, and then dusted generously with powdered sugar.
Faworki (Chruściki)
Faworki, also known as Chruściki or Polish angel wings, are delicate, crispy fried pastry ribbons, traditionally enjoyed during carnival season. They are incredibly light and airy, dusted generously with powdered sugar.
Galaktoboureko
A classic Greek dessert featuring a rich, creamy semolina custard baked between layers of crisp, golden phyllo dough, all generously drenched in a fragrant citrus-infused syrup.
Galette des Rois
A traditional French king cake, made with flaky puff pastry filled with a rich frangipane (almond cream). The lucky person who finds the hidden 'fève' (a small charm) is crowned king or queen for the day. Perfect for Epiphany celebrations.
Greek Baklava
Authentic Greek baklava featuring delicate layers of buttered phyllo dough generously filled with a fragrant walnut and spice mixture, all bathed in a sweet honey-lemon syrup. A truly decadent dessert.
Kanelbullar (Swedish Cinnamon Buns)
Authentic Swedish cinnamon buns featuring a fragrant cardamom-infused dough, a rich cinnamon-sugar filling, and a sprinkle of pearl sugar. Perfect for 'fika' (a coffee break).
Kardemummabullar (Swedish Cardamom Buns)
Intensely spiced, soft, and fragrant Swedish cardamom buns, a beloved classic for 'fika' (coffee break). This recipe focuses on achieving a rich cardamom flavor and a tender crumb.
Kouign-Amann
A traditional Breton pastry, Kouign-Amann (pronounced 'queen a-mahn') is a rich, laminated dough made with generous amounts of butter and sugar. The baking process creates distinct, caramelized layers, resulting in a dangerously addictive treat that is both flaky and chewy, with a deep buttery flavor and a crisp, caramelized crust.
Lardy Cake
A rich, sticky, and sweet yeasted cake, traditionally from Wiltshire, featuring layers of lard, sugar, and dried fruit folded into a soft bread dough. The characteristic sticky bottom is a prized element.