Pastries

Homemade profiteroles are a bit of work, but boy are they worth it. The pastries and decadent chocolate sauce are too perfect to mess with, but you can switch up the...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

The taste and texture of a doughnut that's simply baked in a muffin tin.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Paczki are Polish sweet pastries that are filled with prune puree or cherry jam. They are then deep-fried and dusted with powdered sugar.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   2-5 hours

Your flawless pot pies and pastries won't let you go back to the packaged puff pastry once you make it from scratch. Also freezes well if you want to make an extra big batch.


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with water, pie crust dough, walnuts, sugar, ground cinnamon, honey, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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This recipe for vanilla eclairs is the perfect way to impress your friends and family. The pastry outside contrasts perfectly with the creamy filling and chocolate glaze on...

Method:   oven, stovetop, microwave
Time:   over 5 hours

These popular old fashioned doughnuts are made with a yeast-raised dough that is deep-fried and glazed. Best served warm.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with egg, orange juice, Bisquick, orange marmalade, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Blueberry cream scones are delicious pastries perfect for any occasion. They are made with fresh blueberries and yield a light, fluffy scone that is packed with flavor.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Make your own copycat version of Starbucks popular vanilla scones with this easy to follow recipe.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Baklava might seem like one of those pastries that you could never make at home, but it's fun to master the crunchy layered dessert.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Try out something new with this veggie fritter recipe. These crispy fritters made with artichoke hearts paired with a homemade herbed mayonnaise make for a...

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Puff pastry makes these elephant ears so easy - no messy flour to deal with. Plus, these are baked instead of deep fried so they are lower in fat than their from-scratch...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Who doesn't love a warm scone fresh out of the oven? These Irish buttermilk scones are easy to make and absolutely irresistible, especially when slathered with Irish butter.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

The conch may be most famous for its beautiful shell, but you can make some marvelous fried fritters with that mollusk.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pecans, egg, frozen roll dough, flour, butter, brown sugar, semisweet chocolate chips, shredded coconut

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with lemon, currants, egg, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, butter, milk


Time:   under 30 minutes

Whether you love making everything from scratch or just want to impress some ice cream-loving friends, this homemade ice cream cone recipe has your back.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Pain au chocolat, a classic French pastry made of flaky puff pastry dough filled with chocolate. With this recipe, you can recreate the flavors and textures of this beloved pastry in...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

How can you go wrong with chocolate chip banana scones? Delicious for breakfast or afternoon tea.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Golden-fried carrot fritters make an outstanding vegetarian party appetizer.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

You don't have to be a French pastry chef to look like one. Wow your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe and watch their surprise as they bite into...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Sure, you can drop by a bakery to grab a stack of danishes in no time. But biting into your own scratch-made masterpiece? Just can't be beat.


Time:   over 5 hours

Short on time but craving something delicious? These quick-to-make tiny filled dessert pastries wrap richness and flavor into every bite without overwhelming your kitchen...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with Cheddar cheese, fresh chives, dried apricots, flour, baking powder, salt, butter, eggs, buttermilk, salami

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with water, butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, flour, salt, fruit spread, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

These star-shaped donuts are out of this world. The combination of wheat germ, soy flour, and oat bran helps make them a bit healthier than other donuts.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with confectioners' sugar, ground nutmeg, vegetable oil, Red or Golden Delicious apples, lemon juice, pancake mix, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Get ready to impress your friends with these indulgent chocolate mousse eclairs. They might just think you've graduated from pastry school.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with buttermilk, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, butter, cinnamon chips, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Vietnamese banana fritters are a delicious snack or dessert that is easy to make. Ripe bananas are battered and fried until golden brown, then served with honey or powdered...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Aladdin Restaurant has some of the best baklava. The phyllo dough is light and flaky, and the filling is sweet and nutty. The honey syrup adds a touch of sweetness and keeps...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Bet you wouldn't guess how easy it is to make pop tarts at home. Here's a three ingredient recipe for simple fruit flavored pop-tarts, but by all means get creative and invent your...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Unlock the art of pastries with this easy recipe for cream puffs that promise smiles and compliments. They flirt with sophistication while delivering down-to-earth pleasure in...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with self-rising flour, vanilla extract, eggs, dates, water, cream, honey

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Ready to try your hand at something a bit different? Bunuelos de viento are light, crispy, and undeniably satisfying, perfect for those adventurous home cooks who want to step...

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

Cheese stuffed potato fritters are the perfect snack or appetizer. They are crispy on the outside and full of cheesy goodness on the inside.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Apple-filled deep-fried fritters glazed with a creamy vanilla icing make a delicious dessert or breakfast treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Have rich, homemade cake-like donuts in minutes with this easy recipe.

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

Pate a choux is a delicate pastry that can be used for anything like cream puffs, profiteroles, gougeres, or whatever filling you want.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

These delicate profiteroles are filled with a creamy coffee flavored filling and topped with a rich coffee liqueur chocolate sauce.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with powdered sugar, vegetable oil, milk, flour, fresh blueberries, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with milk, butter, salt, wild blueberries, flour, sugar, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with vanilla extract, baking mix, baking powder, salt, fresh blackberries, cinnamon, butter, sugar, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Flaky cream puff shells are filled with vanilla pudding that tastes like eggnog. A perfect treat for the holidays!

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with egg, milk, sugar, flour, salt, baking powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A great jelly doughnut is hard to beat. Biting through the powdered sugar, then the soft dough, then the sweet fruit filling? It's an experience worth making the...

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with cooking apples, brown sugar, milk, lemon juice, flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, eggs, lemon

Method:   oven, electric skillet/wok
Time:   1-2 hours

Even a bad doughnut (is there such a thing?) is pretty irresistible, let alone this vanilla variety. This recipe leaves the topping all up to you. So many options, so many doughnuts...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with baking powder, milk, egg, butter, cream-style corn, self-rising flour, bread flour, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes