pastry Recipes
104 delicious pastry recipes from around the world
Vol-au-Vent
Vol-au-vent are delicate, hollow puff pastry cases, traditionally filled with a rich and creamy mixture. This recipe features tender chicken and earthy mushrooms in a velvety sauce, making for an elegant appetizer or light main course perfect for special occasions.
Zeppole di San Giuseppe
Traditional Italian fried dough rings, often filled with pastry cream and topped with a cherry, especially popular for St. Joseph's Day (March 19th).
Baklava
Layered phyllo pastry - paper-thin sheets layered with butter and nuts, baked crisp and drenched in honey syrup.
Kataifi
Shredded phyllo dessert - nests of crispy shredded dough filled with nuts, drenched in syrup. Ramadan sweet.
Baklava
Turkish layered pastry - phyllo layers with nuts and syrup. The iconic sweet.
Sambousek
Lebanese meat pies - crispy fried pastries with spiced lamb. Mezze essential.
Baklawa
Lebanese baklava - phyllo layers with mixed nuts and orange blossom syrup. Celebration sweet.
Ensaymada
Filipino sweet brioche - a rich, buttery, and slightly sweet bread topped with grated cheese and sugar. Traditionally enjoyed during Christmas and special occasions.
Karipap (Malaysian Curry Puffs)
Delicate, flaky pastry encasing a savory and aromatic spiced potato and meat filling, deep-fried to a perfect golden crisp. A beloved Malaysian snack.
Kataifi (Shredded Phyllo Nests)
Delicate nests of crispy shredded phyllo dough, filled with a fragrant mixture of chopped nuts and drenched in a sweet lemon-infused syrup. A traditional and beloved sweet, especially popular during Ramadan.
Knafeh Nabulsieh
Knafeh Nabulsieh is a legendary Middle Eastern dessert featuring shredded phyllo dough (kadaif) layered with stretchy, brined cheese and drenched in a sweet sugar syrup. This version is a classic Lebanese rendition.
Künefe
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.
Lebanese Baklava
A classic Lebanese celebration sweet featuring delicate layers of phyllo dough, a rich mixed nut filling, and a fragrant orange blossom syrup. This baklava is crisp, sweet, and aromatic, perfect for special occasions.
Lokma (Turkish Fried Dough)
Lokma are delightful, bite-sized Turkish fried dough balls, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, generously soaked in a sweet lemon-infused syrup. A beloved street food and dessert.
Sambousek (Lebanese Meat Pies)
Crispy, golden fried pastries filled with a savory mixture of spiced ground lamb, onions, and toasted pine nuts. A quintessential mezze dish, perfect for sharing.
Spiral Curry Puff
Flaky, crispy spiral pastries filled with a savory curry mixture. The unique spiral technique ensures extra layers of crispiness in every bite.
Tulumba (Turkish Syrup Fingers)
Tulumba are delightful, crispy fried dough pastries shaped into ridged fingers and then generously soaked in a sweet, fragrant syrup. Traditionally enjoyed during festivals and celebrations, these treats offer a wonderful contrast of textures and flavors.
Cachitos de Jamón (Venezuelan Ham Rolls)
Deliciously flaky and buttery pastry rolls filled with savory ham, a beloved breakfast and snack staple in Venezuela.
Churros
Crispy, ridged fried dough sticks, generously coated in a warm cinnamon-sugar mixture. Traditionally served with a rich, spiced Mexican chocolate for dipping, these churros are a delightful sweet treat.
Churros con Dulce de Leche
Authentic Argentine churros, a beloved street food, are made from a simple choux-like dough, fried to a perfect crisp, and generously filled with creamy dulce de leche. This recipe guides you through creating these delightful treats at home.
Conchas
Iconic Mexican sweet bread, known for its soft, enriched dough and a distinctive, sweet sugar topping scored to resemble seashell patterns. A beloved breakfast staple.
Cuernos (Mexican Sweet Rolls)
Cuernos, meaning 'horns,' are a beloved Mexican pan dulce. These are not French croissants but rather a richer, sweeter, and denser crescent-shaped roll, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. They boast a tender crumb with a slightly crisp exterior when fresh.
Empanadas Argentinas
Argentina's beloved hand pies - flaky, golden-brown pastry filled with a savory, seasoned ground beef mixture, punctuated by the briny pop of olives and the richness of hard-boiled egg.
Empanadas de Cambray
Delicate and sweet Colombian empanadas filled with creamy arequipe (dulce de leche), perfect as a dessert or sweet snack.