The everyday experts in the ThriftyFun community share their favorite pastry recipes.
Using Biscuits to Make Turnovers?Turnovers can easily be made using canned biscuits. This method helps save the time that would otherwise be needed to make pie crust dough. The crust consistency may not be the same however. This is a page about using biscuits to make turnovers.
Blueberry SconesDo you enjoy scones? Try making these delicious and fresh blueberry scones from home! They are much cheaper making from scratch than buying from the bakery too.
Crispy Cinnamon Sugar NestsThese delicious little sweet treats came about when I was making something with delicate phyllo dough and had several tiny scraps of dough left over from breakage. I couldn't bear to through them away, so I made these delightful little candied crisps.
Hazelnut Chocolate Berry PuffsUse frozen puff pastry to make these delicious pastries, filled with hazelnut chocolate and berry jam. They are perfect for a party or an after school snack.
Making Jam PastriesPlace a dollop of your favorite jam in the center of a piece of pasty dough, fold up or pinch closed and bake. Try adding a slice of brie for a fancy version.
Making Sweet DoughThis rich sweet dough is easy to work with and does not require a lot of kneading. Use it to make caramel apple rolls or coffee cake, both of these recipes are also found on this page.
Cranberry Brie Walnut CupsThis pastry recipe is a good way to use up leftover cranberry sauce after the holidays. This is a page about making cranberry brie walnut cups.
Making Raspberry Brie PastriesBring a French flair to breakfast or coffee. Raspberry jam and slices of creamy brie are rolled inside refrigerator crescents to make this sweet and decadent pastry. This page is about making raspberry brie pastries.
5 Minute Mini Cinnamon RollsFix a sweet tooth craving with these quick cinnamon rolls that are made from regular sliced bread. This is a page about making 5 minute mini cinnamon rolls.
Apple Dumpling RecipesFruit dumplings are a delicious dessert that is easy to make and a great way to use fresh fruit. This page contains apple dumpling recipes.
Butterhorn RecipesEnjoy these popular, delicious pastries that originally came to us from eastern European culture. This page contains butterhorn recipes.
Weight Watcher's Danish RecipesThis page contains weight watcher's danish recipes. Your diet doesn't have to keep you from enjoying a delicious treat.
Sticky Buns RecipesServe a special breakfast this weekend by making some fresh, delicious sticky buns. This page contains sticky buns recipes.
Danish Pastry RecipesThis page contains Danish pastry recipes. Make your own favorite flavor Danish at home for breakfast or brunch.
Recipes Using Puff PastryThis page contains recipes using puff pastry. Puff pastry can be used in a variety of recipes from main dishes to dessert.
Homemade Puff PastryThis page contains recipes for homemade puff pastry. Save money by making your own puff pastry for use in other recipes.
Cinnamon Roll RecipesThe scent of cinnamon wafting from the oven is only exceeded by the taste of freshly baked cinnamon rolls. This page contains cinnamon roll recipes.
Cream Puffs RecipesSurprise your family or friends with these tasty puffed pastries. This page contains cream puffs recipes.
Strudel RecipesThis page contains strudel recipes. The aroma of homemade strudel baking in the oven is intoxicating.
Prune Kolache Recipe?When I was in college my roommate's grandmother send her a care package of homemade prune kolaches. They were absolutely delicious. Does anyone have a favorite recipe for them? Thank you.
Apple Flappen Recipe?Does anyone have a recipe for apple flappen? Let me explain, you cut an apple into round slices with the core out. Then you dip in some kind of batter and deep fry. Finally, take the slices and cover with powered sugar and caramel.
Double Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe?I'm looking for a good chocolate, chocolate chip muffin recipe. I would like it more like a muffin and not a cupcake. Does anyone have a good one to share? Arnie's Restaurant has a good one, so a copy cat recipe for that one would be great.
Pizzelles Recipe?I would like a recipe for making pizzelles if anyone has one.
Chocolate Eclair DessertLine a non-stick cooking sprayed 9x13 inch pan or dish with whole graham crackers. Mix pudding and milk and fold in the Cool Whip. Put half of the pudding mixture on crackers.
Best Sugar to Use When Making Cannoli?I am making cannolis for Christmas dessert. I have viewed many recipes on line, some use regular sugar and some use powdered sugar, which one is better? Please also include your recipe.
Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie? I found a recipe Friday on the Internet. I bought the ingredients now I can not find the recipe. Can someone help me find a recipe for pineapple cream cheese pie with a sliced banana in the graham cracker crust?
Buttermilk Pie Recipe?Any good recipes for buttermilk pie?
Recipe for Black Bottom Zucchini Bars?I tried making the black bottom zucchini bars and there must be an ingredient missing. Can someone clarify?
Making the Pastry for Eclairs?Has anyone got a good recipe for the pastry part of eclairs? I tried to make them and they were a disaster! Not even good enough for crackers.
Chocolate Raspberry SupremeYummy goodness in every bite! Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spoon flour into a measuring cup. Level off. In a bowl combine the flour and powered sugar.
Butterscotch Pie Using Coffee Creamer?Years ago, I made a butterscotch pie using powdered coffee creamer from a recipe on the back of a powdered coffee creamer jar. Does anyone have this recipe? Thanks.
Paczki - Polish Prune Filled Donut Recipe?I am looking for a recipe. It's a polish donut with prunes in the middle.
Swiss KuechliBeat eggs, salt, vanilla,and sugar to a froth. Work in flour to make a stiff dough (make take a little more or less of the 2 cups flour). Break off walnut-size pieces of dough and roll on floured board until tissue paper thin.
Hot Caramel DumplingsMix all sauce ingredients in a large saucepan and let come to a boil while preparing dumpling mix. For dumplings: Mix dry ingredients together.
Polynesian Deep Fried Sweet PuffsHere is another yummy sweet treat. These puffs are good plain, but taste really good sprinkled with powdered sugar or gently spread with your favorite jam or jelly.
Greek Deep Fried Sweet PuffsI don't have my Papa's (grandpa) excellent recipe of this because he never wrote it down but this one is pretty darn close! The honey and cinnamon make it to die for.
Blarney StonesPeanut covered, glazed sponge like cake that has been a family Christmas tradition of my husband's family for many generations.
Strawberry Almond SlicesA teatime treat with strawberry filling. For the base. Cream butter and sugar till well blended. Add beaten egg and add flour gradually and making a soft dough. Roll on floured surface and spread on a greased tray.
Sweet PastryThis is a lovely pastry that just melts in the mouth. Sift together the flour icing sugar and corn flour. Rub in the butter. Add eggs if the mix is dry. Bind together then rest in fridge.
Monkey Bun Recipe?Does anyone have the recipe for monkey buns from the back of the monkey buns "kit" that I saw at Bed Bath and Beyond yesterday? The recipe calls for cream cheese wrapped in the biscuit before placing in the baking pan and adding the butter and brown sugar topping.
Chocolate WafflesCombine first 6 ingredients in bowl. Add eggs and buttermilk, mixing until just blended.
Recipe Using Stale Chocolate Cupcakes?Does anyone have any ideas or recipes for using up less than fresh chocolate cupcakes? I don't want to just throw them out. They don't have frosting on them. They got dried out from being in the freezer too long.
Cinnamon CrispsAdd sugar gradually to butter or shortening, mixing until light and fluffy. Add flour mixture alternately with milk. Begin and end with flour mixture. Turn out on a floured board.
Strawberry Cream RollPrepare cake mix according to package directions and spread in prepared pan. Bake in 375 degree F oven for 15-17 minutes or until firm to touch. Do not overbake.
Lynn's BarsSpread 1 package of the crescent rolls in a 9x13 inch pan and seam together. Mix the cream cheese and sugar together and place on top of the crescent rolls. Top with the other package of rolls and seam together.
CrescentsCream margarine and sugar well. Gradually work in flour (hands are the quickest method) until dough is similar to pie dough. Work in nuts. Break off chunks and roll into 1 inch balls, flatten slightly with a fork.
Cheesecake Bread RingDissolve yeast from roll mix in 1/4 cup warm water. Combine roll mix and 1/4 cup sugar in bowl. Add yeast, 1 egg, sour cream and butter, mixing well. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease surface. Chill, covered, for 2-3 hours. Roll into 18 inch circle on floured surface.
Buttermilk PuffsSift all dry ingredients together. Stir in buttermilk, oil, and egg; beat until smooth. Drop by teaspoon into hot oil until brown (they will turn over on their own).
Recipe for Scottish Scones?Does anyone have a recipe for Scottish Scones?
Jelly GemsMix ingredients and fill buttered muffin cups half full. Place 1 tsp. jelly in center of batter. Add batter to have cups 2/3 full.
Cinnamon ThumbsCream together butter, sugar and vanilla. Blend in flour, using pastry blender. Pinch off pieces of dough and roll into large marble-sized balls. Press slightly with thumb to flatten.
Evening FairyPreheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Beat egg whites until frothy. Combine salt and sugar and gradually beat in.
Cream Cheese CloudsSeparate dough into 12 biscuits. Press each into 1/4-inch thickness. Mix sugar and cinnamon in dish. Dip cream cheese cubes in melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar.
KolacheCombine milk, sugar and shortening and heat until milk is scalded. Cool to lukewarm. Sprinkle yeast into warm water and stir to dissolve. Add lukewarm milk mixture, egg, mashed potatoes and 3 cups flour.
Chocolate RollSift together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. To beaten egg whites, gradually add half of the sugar. To beaten egg yolks, add the remaining half cup of sugar and cold water.
Cinnamon Cheese Roll-UpsFlatten bread with a rolling pin. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, egg yolk and confectioners' sugar. In another bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Spread about 1 Tbsp. of cheese mixture on each slice of bread.
Almond SlicesMix first 4 ingredients and prepare like pie dough. Roll out 1/2 or a little more and cover bottom of 9x13 inch pan. Bring up the sides 1 inch. Beat egg yolks, add milk, sugar, flour, salt and flavoring. Beat only until well blended.
Butter Pecan Lust DessertCrust: Mix like a pie crust the flour, butter and nuts and spread in a 9x9 inch cake pan. Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees F (watch closely) and let cool. Mix powdered sugar, whipped cream, and cream cheese.
Apple Nut RingPreheat oven to 400 degrees F. Separate biscuits. In small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Dip biscuits into butter; turn over to coat both sides. Add to sugar mixture; turn over to coat completely.
Apple Cinnamon BismarksPreheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place biscuits 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake 11-15 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, place pie filling in large bowl; mix well with pastry blender until no apple chunks remain.
Butterscotch PinwheelsCombine flour, baking powder, and salt; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add milk, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 4 or 5 times.
Oatmeal Scones?Oatmeal Scones Recipe. I used to make scones with oatmeal and flour but I no longer have the recipe. I think the recipe came from a Better Homes and Garden cookbook, I just haven't located the correct edition. Does anyone have a recipe for scones using oatmeal and flour?
Rolls With Powdered Sugar?Rolls With Powdered Sugar. I would like to find the recipes for the rolls they serve at HOPS in Charlotte NC. They are very light and drizzled with powder sugar.
English Pasties Recipe?Does anyone have recipe (they have used successfully) for English Pasties? The crust is my problem? Every time I attempt the crust it falls apart and seems to not be enough.
Fruit SquaresRecipe for Fruit Squares. Cream together butter, sugar and eggs and add the rest of the ingredients and stir. . .
ChimicheesecakeRecipe for Chimicheesecake. Beat cream cheese until fluffy; add sugar and eggs, then beat again. Add vanilla extract and mix well. Fold toffee bits and apple pieces in cheese mixture. . .
Pillsbury Orange Walkabouts?Does anyone have a recipe from Pillsbury called "Orange Walkabouts"? It is a strudel-like dough with nuts and orange (I think) flavoring rolled up in it. Someone gave me a taste and said that's what they were called, said she got it from the contest Pillsbury had a few years ago.
Awesome Cinnamon RollsMake these delicious cinnamon rolls for a weekend breakfast or brunch. They are so easy and your family is sure to love them. Learn how to make Awesome Cinnamon Rolls in this short video.
Whoopie PiesThese little cream filled confections are a classic American dessert. Learn how to make them in this short video.
Sticky Bun Recipe?My grandmother would make a plate of stickies for me in the late 60s. They were not the soft sticky buns but a buttery, sweet somewhat hard, crunchier treat. I can not find that recipe anywhere, I would be most grateful for anyone's help.Blessing,Linda
Dessert Recipes Using Phyllo Dough?I would like to know if anyone has any good dessert recipes using phyllo pastry. I have not tried to make anything with phyllo but I really want to try.
Frozen Bread Dough Cinnamon Rolls?I am making cinnamon rolls made from frozen bread dough. Does anyone have any suggestions for special flavors they use in theirs? Thanks.
Making Old Fashion Strudel?I am looking for a recipe for strudel that was made in the olden days. It consists of nuts, raisins, apples, and the seasoning. I would love to make it for my husband, but I can't find the recipe. His grandmother use to make this.
Pumpkin Roll Recipe?I am looking for a recipe for a good a pumpkin roll. I saw a recipe that a lady's sister-in-law used to made a good pumpkin roll and now I can't find it. Please help. Thanks!
Apple Crumble Slice Recipe?Does anyone have the recipe for apple crumble slice?
