This Puff Pastry Basket is a golden, flaky delight — perfect for holding sweet fillings and adding a touch of elegance to any ...

In this collection, we've pulled together store-bought puff pastry recipes that put this essential to clever use, from breakfast options and snacks to lunches, dinners, and, yes, desserts.

1. Prepare the Tart Base In a large bowl, sift the flour. Add cold butter cubes and rub in with fingertips until crumbly. Add powdered sugar, salt, and egg. Mix until a dough forms. Add water only ...

Sprinkle work surface generously with additional sugar; place 1 puff pastry sheet on sugared surface. Cut sheet in half, forming two 9 1/2x4 1/2-inch rectangles.

Preparation Step 1 Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 400°. Place one sheet frozen puff pastry (one 14-oz. package or half of a 17.3-oz. package), thawed, on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

PASTRY19_275_cl.JPG Pastry chefs are designing desserts that flip the standard proportions, using more fruit and less pastry, to create lower fat dishes. Photo of Ice Cream-Stuffed Peaches.