278 delicious pastry recipes from around the world
Pirukad are small, savory pastries filled with seasoned meat. They are a popular snack and appetizer in Estonia, often made with a simple, buttery dough and a flavorful ground meat filling.
Sambusa Baraki are traditional Tajik savory pastries, typically triangular in shape. They feature a flaky dough filled with a spiced mixture of ground meat (often lamb or beef with tail fat), onions, and aromatic spices. Baked until golden and crispy, these pastries are a popular street food, appetizer, or snack, often enjoyed with tea.
Delicate, crispy phyllo rolls filled with a fragrant almond paste, sweetened and often enjoyed with honey. These are a popular treat, especially during Ramadan.
Dal Puri is a popular savory pastry from Bangladesh, consisting of a flaky, deep-fried flatbread filled with a spiced lentil mixture. It's a common breakfast or snack item, often served with aloo bhaji (potato curry) or a spicy chutney.
Flaky, savory pastries filled with a creamy mixture of mashed potatoes, salty feta cheese, and aromatic herbs. A popular snack and appetizer.
These 'Puchas Salvadoreñas Rellenas' are a delightful variation of a traditional Salvadoran sweet bread, featuring a soft, slightly sweet dough filled with a rich, spiced fruit or custard filling, offering a unique dessert or snack.
Iconic Maltese savory pastries with a flaky, multi-layered crust, typically filled with ricotta cheese or mushy peas. They are a popular snack enjoyed at any time of day.
A savory pastry filled with seasoned meat and onions, baked in a traditional tandoor oven, resulting in a crispy crust and juicy filling. This variation focuses on the samsa baked in a tandoor, distinct from other samsa preparations.
A delightful sweet variation of the traditional savory Soparnik, featuring a thin dough filled with spiced apples and crunchy walnuts, baked to perfection.
Authentic Spanish fried dough pastry, ridged and crispy, served with a thick, rich hot chocolate dipping sauce. A classic Madrid breakfast or treat.
A sweet, spiral-shaped pastry made from rolled dough, grilled, and coated in sugar and walnut mixture. It's a popular street food.
A sweet and savory pastry, Empanadas de Chiverre are a beloved Costa Rican treat, especially popular during Lent and Easter. These turnovers are filled with a unique sweet filling made from chiverre (a type of squash) and panela (unrefined whole cane sugar), often spiced with cinnamon and cloves.
The iconic Pastel de Belém, originating from the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon. These tarts feature a blistered, caramelized custard filling encased in a shatteringly crisp, flaky puff pastry shell. Best enjoyed warm, dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar.
Idrijski Želnik s Skuto is a traditional Slovenian pastry from the Idrija region, featuring a delicate dough filled with a creamy cottage cheese mixture, often seasoned with herbs. These savory rolls are a beloved part of Slovenian culinary heritage.
Delicate, crescent-shaped pastries filled with a fragrant almond paste, a classic Moroccan sweet treat often served during celebrations and special occasions. The name translates to 'gazelle horns' due to their distinctive shape.
A decadent Turkish cheese pastry from Hatay, featuring shredded phyllo dough (kadayıf) layered with a stretchy, mild cheese and drenched in a sweet lemon-infused syrup. It's a warm, gooey, and delightfully crispy dessert best served immediately.
A traditional Glarus specialty, this sweet puff pastry tart is divided in half, one side filled with a sweet almond paste and the other with a prune (plum) filling. It's often decorated with a floral pattern and dusted with powdered sugar.
Soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet yeast doughnuts, traditionally made by grandmothers in Serbia, often filled with jam or cream and dusted with powdered sugar.
A delightful sweet cheese pastry, often made with phyllo dough and a creamy, slightly sweet cheese filling. This versatile pastry can be enjoyed as a dessert or a sweet snack.
A delightful and versatile tart featuring a creamy, slightly sweet filling made from kohupiim (Estonian quark or farmer's cheese), often enhanced with vanilla and lemon zest, encased in a buttery shortcrust pastry. It can be served as a dessert or a sweet treat.
A savory pastry from the Vaud region, featuring a spiral of puff pastry filled with a creamy cheese and herb mixture. Often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer.
Kuk-somsa is a delightful Uzbek pastry, particularly popular in the mountainous regions. It features a flaky dough filled with a savory mixture of fresh greens like spinach or cilantro, combined with onion and sometimes egg. This seasonal treat is typically enjoyed in the spring and is a lighter, vegetarian alternative to the more common meat-filled samsa.
Kullaj bil Ashta is a delightful Jordanian dessert featuring crispy, flaky phyllo pastry filled with a rich, creamy ashta (clotted cream) filling. These pastries are typically fried until golden brown and then drizzled with a fragrant sugar syrup, often infused with rose or orange blossom water. They are a popular treat for celebrations and special occasions.
Crispy, deep-fried pastries filled with a sweet and aromatic mixture of anari cheese (a soft, unsalted ricotta-like cheese), cinnamon, sugar, and rosewater. These delightful treats are often dusted with icing sugar and are a popular Cypriot dessert or sweet snack.
